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Iva
Super September 2019

Nontraditional Walk Down the Aisle

Iva, on February 12, 2019 at 9:42 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 8
My father passed away a while ago & I don’t have any other important male family members. I have my mom & my sister & three of us are close, but I’m closer with my sister.

My family is from European country in which bride & groom walk together down the aisle (my FH & I agree we don’t want to do that), so my family wouldn’t get offended or find it strange if they were not involved in my walk.

Also, my sister & I both agree she shouldn’t be a bridesmaid, because in my country there is no bridal party so she doesn’t really care about it & more importantly she cannot separate from her toddler daughter for the length of the ceremony or her daughter will become agitated & cry, even with her husband present (yes, I know 😳).

So I’m thinking of walking with both my mom & sister, because my sister is close to me & that’s the only way to involve her in the ceremony. Or I walk by myself, which I wouldn’t mind at all, but might look strange because FH is walking with both of his parents & I’m as close to my mom & sister as he is to his parents.

I know this is a very personal decision, but curious to hear what would you choose & why.

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Latest activity by JustKidding, on February 12, 2019 at 3:01 PM
  • JustKidding
    VIP April 2018
    JustKidding ·
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    I walked in alone and it was wonderful. I will always say go that route if you are okay with it because it is such a powerful moment.

    But since you really like the idea of mom and sister walking you, that is totally cool as well. At the end of the day the only person you should be thinking about is you. What you want. This is a huge moment, and it wont look strange to walk alone or with the women close to you.

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  • Tara
    Master May 2020
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    I would choose to walk down with my FH because I’m closer to him compared to my parents. They are divorced and I haven’t lived with them in 9 years. I never ask them for money, I can provide for myself and I only see them about 3 times a year. Since you mentioned several times that you’re close to your mom and sis, then I recommend you have them walk you down.
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  • Jennifer
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    I think the idea of splitting it between your mom and sister would be great!
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
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    My hubby & I walked together and it was wonderful. Sweet, calmed our nerves & even more pics together.
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  • HayMrsO
    Master October 2018
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    I walked alone and it was the best decision for me. I took my time. I looked at the beautiful beach, the guests and best of all, locked eyes with my hubby. It was the most at peace I have ever felt.

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  • Iva
    Super September 2019
    Iva ·
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    Aw... that sounds beautiful. I think I would feel the same way 😍
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  • Iva
    Super September 2019
    Iva ·
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    Thank you! And I totally agree on the powerful moment comment! I’m also not traditional & the whole idea of someone “giving me away” is not really my thing.
    I’m just wondering if it might imply that my family is not that important to me (which is not the case) if they don’t walk with me, but my FH walks with his parents 🤔
    Although my mom & sister don’t see it as a big deal at all & are completely indifferent to it (because it’s not custom in our country).
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  • JustKidding
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    I don't see it that way.

    I was an "older" bride. Got married at 32. I didn't want someone to give me away. I'm my own person. I entered my marriage of my own free will and wanted that moment to be able me.

    I don't have any family, but my husband asked if I wanted his dad, or a friend. Nope. I knew just me was what I wanted. I don't share pictures on WW anymore, but I got one of my favorite pictures from that walk.

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