Second Time or Older Brides

I am a second time bride, at 41, and even though my dad walked me down the aisle for my first wedding, he is walking me down for this wedding. He actually asked if he could. I feel that depending on your relationship with your father, no matter how many weddings you have, if he wants to, he should be able to walk you down as many aisles as he wants.

This is a second wedding for me. My 11 year old son will be walking me down the aisle.

This was my second wedding (third ceremony, yikes) and I had my dad walk me down the aisle. I just had him wear a nice suit. Suit rentals are typically cheaper than tux rentals.

Usually! We were looking at Men's Warehouse for both before we decided to do neither.

I'm a first-time bride but I'm 34, and my father passed when I was 14.

I'm walking with my FH. We're going together, hand-in-hand. Another woman here who recently lost her father is going halfway down the aisle on her own and her FH is meeting her and walking her the other half.

I would ask your dad first if he wants to walk you down the aisle, and if he does, then you can have him wear whatever you want - it doesn't have to be a tux. (And remember you could potentially find a tux or suit at a thrift store and have it tailored, which could be a very inexpensive option if you absolutely must have him in one.) And if he doesn't think it's appropriate to give you away, then you can make a decision from there on what you want to do.

Also, it's your FH's first wedding and if he's picturing your dad doing it, then that's something to take into consideration, too. He might have a vision in his mind of how you'll come down the aisle.

This is my first wedding and i am having my pop escort me. It is something he has always wanted to do, but because I am 40 (i'll be 42 by the time the wedding comes around) i am having my son (who is the officiant) skip over the line "who gives this woman away". Plus we will also be already legally married.

As a second time bride whose father has past i would be honored to have my dad walk me down the aisle regardless of the number of times. Its a blessing and a honor to have your dad/father/step father etc walk you down the aisle.

Since my dad past 6 years ago i will walk myself down and to include him I am using one of his favorite neckties to wrap my bouquet which will also include a pin charm with his picture along with a piece of jewelry from my grandmothers.

Never miss the opportunity to spend a very special moment or event with your love ones.

Julie

I think it's really up to you. I was debating on this myself (also a 2nd time bride), until I found out my dad wouldn't be able to travel to the wedding due to a sudden medical condition. I was far more upset about it than I expected to be, as I'm very close with my dad. So, now I'm probably going to ask my mom to walk me down instead (my parents are divorced).

If we end up having to reschedule and dad is healthy enough, I will definitely have him walk me down. I don't view it as being given away. I'm grown ass woman and I give myself away, thank you very much, lol. I see it as a gesture of support and a show of love.

Oooooh, I rather like this idea as an alternative! I might talk with my FH about this possibility and see what he thinks.

I am a second time bride and it never crossed my mind of my dad not walking me down the aisle until I read your post. It is your day and your relationship. You should do whatever makes you happy on your wedding day. The people who will join you love you and will be happy for you either way. Follow your heart and be happy!!

Dad can wear a nice suit if he has it or church outfit. He will be happy walking his baby down the aisle. Best of luck!