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Katharine
Beginner May 2022

Need non-traditional walk down the aisle ideas.

Katharine, on July 11, 2021 at 11:01 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 12
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My fiancé and I are trying to figure out how I should walk down the aisle. I would prefer not to be escorted by family/friends. My dad and I have a great relationship but I feel like being escorted by a parent isn’t a good fit for who I am. We’re also cutting a lot of other traditional elements and having a non-religious ceremony at the same hotel the reception is at. He suggested that we could walk down the aisle together and I love that idea but also don’t want people to think he didn’t show up to the wedding if all the groomsmen are up front and he isn’t. Maybe he could meet me at the beginning of the aisle but still be inside the room. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Latest activity by Elizabeth, on July 14, 2021 at 5:12 PM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah Online ·
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    I don't think anyone would assume he just didn't show. I've been to weddings where the groom walks down the aisle during the processional. If you feel like it would be less awkward, you can have the groomsmen also be part of the processional so that people automatically assume everyone is walking down the aisle.
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  • Katharine
    Beginner May 2022
    Katharine ·
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    That’s a great idea! I haven’t been to a wedding since 2009 and none of my close friends are married so planning the ceremony is the tough part for us.
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  • Emilia
    Super June 2019
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    HI ! Me and my husband went together down the aisle. It was an obligation in our City Hall. But then we also did it in church. I was 35 and I wasn't really given by my father to my husband... Smiley xd

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  • Nicole
    Devoted August 2022
    Nicole ·
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    We're walking down the aisle together. No one will think your fiancé didn't show when they see him walk up with you.
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    VIP July 2017
    Becky ·
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    No one will look at the altar, with the GM standing there, and think he didn't show - and if they do, shame on them. Walk in together, if that's what your hearts desire.

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    Melle ·
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    My husband walked down the aisle himself first and then i walked down by myself after.

    do whatever works best for you!

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  • Katharine
    Beginner May 2022
    Katharine ·
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    Thanks for the input!
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  • Katharine
    Beginner May 2022
    Katharine ·
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    Yeah, I’ve been struggling with the whole being given away thing. I’ll be 32 at the wedding and competed my PhD last year so I want us to be viewed as individuals and equals.
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  • Katharine
    Beginner May 2022
    Katharine ·
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    Thanks for your input!
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  • Emilia
    Super June 2019
    Emilia ·
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    Exactly, that's the spirit ! You ARE equal individuals, and you're coming to this together. I thing that the entrance as a couple would be original and fair at the same time.

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  • Katharine
    Beginner May 2022
    Katharine ·
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    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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  • Elizabeth
    Dedicated October 2021
    Elizabeth ·
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    You know what? Even if your guests did think that he didn't show up, would it really matter? It wouldn't be for long, would it? they'd soon be put straight, wouldn't they?

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