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Maria
Master June 2018

Brides walking alone

Maria, on May 31, 2018 at 11:08 AM

Posted in Wedding Ceremony 27

I'm strongly considering walking down the aisle alone. My issue is that the church I'm getting married is historic and the aisle is very narrow, so it's a tight fit. Ideally I would prefer to walk down with both but that's just not possible. I think even just my dad and I would be a tight fit. I'm...

I'm strongly considering walking down the aisle alone. My issue is that the church I'm getting married is historic and the aisle is very narrow, so it's a tight fit. Ideally I would prefer to walk down with both but that's just not possible. I think even just my dad and I would be a tight fit. I'm wearing a ballgown. So far I'm warming up to the idea of having my parents go down the aisle before me, and stay standing at the end of the aisle to receive me and give me a hug and a kiss once I reach the end. I imagine they also hug FH. I think it's a sweet moment.

I really don't want to have a squished effect on my dress. Obviously I can't help it when FH walk back after being married but I want to have a smooth entrance.

My fear: What if I stumble? Am I graceful enough to walk alone? Has anyone else walked alone? How did it go? Did you love it? No?

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  • Tamika
    Dedicated August 2018
    Tamika ·
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    My parents have passed on. So I thought strongly on walking alone just like Earias said its the confidence of being an independent woman who is confident in my choice of partner and for us to have our eyes steady on each other. Though I want to do the walk alone, my oldest brother want to walk me down the aisle. So I'm still trying to figure a way to let him know this but I know it'll make him very happy to accompany me.

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  • J
    Savvy June 2022
    Jessica ·
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    So this decision is totally up to you but please think about it and think about it some more. My father passed away about 2 years ago and I would give anything to have him by my side on my big day. I have an 11 yo son who is doing the job but that is a moment that you and your father will cherish forever. No matter how old we get, our fathers always view us as those same little girls who used to think they were super hero’s.
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  • ThatGirl
    Super January 2019
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    I am planing on walking alone till about half way then having FH come meet me and we walk up together. This is the plan for a few reasons... 1) I am estranged from my dad, 2) While my mom isn't thrilled about my choice, as she thought she "deserved the honor" I really don't dig the idea of being "given away," I have lived on my own for more than 15 years and the time has long past that I was anyone's to "give." And my age and place in life aside, I don't like the idea that a bride is property to be transferred... I know, I know... nasty feminist! LOL 3) because FH and I are not "young" ( we will be 37 and 41 at the time of the wedding) I think meeting in the middle is a good metaphor for how we found each other a little bit later in life but are starting fresh together, as a couple - truly 2 individuals becoming a unit.

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  • Kristy
    Devoted December 2018
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    I'm walking alone. My first wedding both my dad and my brother walked me and they have both passed on. I dont feel right with anyone else walking me. So instead I'm attaching a little container of my dads ashes to my bouquet so its like hes walking me. This was such a huge conversation for us and took me 6 months to make that decision.
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  • amandaaok
    VIP June 2018
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    Aw I love this photo! I will be walking alone as well, hope they get a cool shot like this!
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  • Maria
    Master June 2018
    Maria ·
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    I haven't been able to get in touch with my dad yet. I did talk about it to my mom who flat out told me that in our culture walking alone meant the father had passed away or was estranged. So that settles it. Wish she had been this frank earlier but it's been settled before any feelings were hurt. Thanks for bringing it up.

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  • Maria
    Master June 2018
    Maria ·
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    I'm also still in love with how bold you ladies look in your pictures!!!

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