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Elaine
Dedicated June 2018

Logistics - both parents walking down aisle

Elaine, on June 19, 2018 at 3:31 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 1 14
Both of my parents are walking me down the aisle, which I’m really excited about, but I’m trying to sort out the logistics. Do I hold either of their arms or do they hold mine? How do I hold my bouquet? What side is the father on traditionally, my left or right? My dad just had surgery on his right shoulder so I’m going to have to be on his left, but I can’t remember if it even matters what side the father walks on. I’m not sure if this is as complicated as my brain is making it out to be...I’m 11 days out and my brain is fried haha!

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Latest activity by Cassidy, on June 19, 2018 at 4:39 PM
  • Tpatb
    Master August 2019
    Tpatb ·
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    Following 😊 I’m considering both as well!
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    Just Said Yes June 2018
    Evelyn ·
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    I had both walk me down just this last Saturday. I don’t think it really matters. Just enjoy it and smile!

    Plus the day will go by so fast you won’t even be able to remember the details.
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  • Kristina
    Master August 2018
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    You're wayyyy overcomplicating it! Just do whatever feels natural and whatever works for both you and your parents. Smile and enjoy the moment!

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  • Elaine
    Dedicated June 2018
    Elaine ·
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    I guess I’m just nervous about it feeling awkward to all move together, and coordinating everything. Do you remember at all if you held onto them, or just held your bouquet and they held onto you?
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  • Elaine
    Dedicated June 2018
    Elaine ·
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    Haha I’m positive I’m overthinking things! I just started to wonder when my dad had unexpected surgery and was asking about how we will handle walking down the aisle and dancing and everything, and then it just got me thinking how to coordinate everything.
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    Dedicated June 2018
    Stefanie ·
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    My situation was a little different since I had both my dad and step dad walk me down the aisle (one of the most memorable moments of my life!) but for that I interlocked both arms on each side with one of theirs holding my bouquet at the center of my torso. I don't think it really matters which side your dad is on, especially since he had surgery!

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    Just Said Yes June 2018
    Evelyn ·
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    We just walked arm in arm slowly. You can hold on to your dad and with the other arm link to your moms arm so that you can hold your bouquet. As long as everyone walks steadily and with a smile, everything will be fine! You’ll be so excited you won’t even know you’re walking!
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  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    Google Jewish wedding procession and you can see some real life examples of how others did it.
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  • MrsV1027
    Master October 2018
    MrsV1027 ·
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    I googled it and here are some examples of both parents walking the bride down the isle

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  • Jen
    VIP July 2018
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    I am doing the same with both of my parents. I think I will hold my bouquet in one hand (my right hand) and have my other hand (left hand) through my Dad's arm. Then my Mom can put her arm/hand through my arm that is holding the bouquet. Technically your Dad should walk on your left side (if he is walking you alone) since your FH would then be on your right side when you get to the end of the aisle. Since both our parents are walking us down, that may not really matter but I'll probably keep my Dad on the left anyway.

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  • Elaine
    Dedicated June 2018
    Elaine ·
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    Thanks everyone for the photos and advice!
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  • Mrs. Fall Bride
    Master October 2016
    Mrs. Fall Bride ·
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    Both my parents escorted me, it doesn't matter what side they walk on. You can see I'm holding onto my dad's arm, and then my mom and I linked elbows. You don't really need to put too much thought into this, we just did what felt natural in the moment, it wasn't a pre-planned thing what we did with our hands.

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  • caitlin
    Super May 2017
    caitlin ·
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    I did this and i honestly had to go back to my pics to remember what we did--i linked arms with both of them. PPs are right, just do what feels natural!

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  • Cassidy
    VIP October 2017
    Cassidy ·
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    I walked down the aisle with both my parents. I linked arms with them and held my bouquet. Don't know what side anyone was supposed to be on. The people were supposed to be on opposite sides when they sat down. So usually the brides family is on the left and groom's on the right. Well my family was on the right and his was on the left. It actually worked out better because then each set of parents could see their children better.

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