Walk Down the Aisle Alone or Together?

That is a personal decision. The bride can choose anyone she wishes to walk her down the aisle. Contrary to popular belief it has nothing to do with the "bride is property transfer" tradition of prehistoric times. The only time I have seen a bride walk alone, she froze a few steps in from nerves and had to be escorted by a friend. After witnessing that as a guest and knowing how I would be in a crowd, the idea of walking alone, because I do not have a close male relative, was never an option.

We're choosing to get pictures done before the ceremony for various reasons and don't care about the shot of the groom watching the bride enter.

Do what works for both of you.

I did alone because I just wanted each person to have their moment but I think the idea of walking together is so unique

I can see pros and cons for both! I walked down the aisle by myself and was so glad I did.
I will say I locked eyes with my husband the entire time and didn’t look at anyone else. We had done a first look so he wasn’t surprised by how I looked but he still smiled huge and that helped any nerves I had!

H cried when I walked down the aisle (he hadn't seen me since the night before) - I wouldn't miss that moment for the world.

When you say “miss out on having the classic shot” do you mean the moment, or the photograph? My suggestion is not to let what you do be determined by photo ops. If walking in together would be meaningful to you both, do it. If having the moment when he sees you walk to him would be more meaningful, then opt for that.

It’s personal preference! I like the idea of walking down separately first, then together once you are married, to signify the actual joining together.


I had both my parents walk me down the aisle. 💕

This decision is up to you. We cannot tell you what you should do for this situation

I totally get this! When you do everything together it makes sense. My FH even came dress shopping with me and he was the BEST support ever. For me I’m choosing to see his reaction with the classic walk down the aisle though. Its that one moment I’ve always dreamed of as a child.

My fiance will walk with me at least partway down the aisle, if not the full way. It was a decision that my fiance and I made together. It is totally personal preference on whether to have someone escort you down the aisle or walk alone, but I definitely agree with the previous comment to not let photo ops make your decisions for you. Decide what is most meaningful to you as a couple, and the photos will tell that story.

I’ve been married before but haven’t had a wedding. My father is very much part of my life but hasn’t walked either my sister nor I down the aisle. He’s walking me down. My fiancé wants the first time he sees me is walking down the aisle. It’s really a matter of personal preference.

We walked together! It was sweet (great pics) and we were nervous. Without a wedding party, walking together seemed perfect and I liked the symbolism too.

Can you start alone and have him waiting for you halfway. Then you finish the walk together?

I'm going to be bias because we walked down together! But also, we've been together 2 decades so NOBODY could "give me away" to him lol My family tried so hard too! My step-pop really wanted to but he came in the picture almost 13 years after me and hubby were dating. I had to explain to him YOU cannot give me to HIM. Me and Him met you at the same time LOL Someone suggested my favorite male cousin, still I'm like No thank you. My sons were suggested, that was the most comical to me. Like okay sure, let them give me away to their father whom I created them with! haha I'm not all that traditional, I know it didn't have to be "that deep" like someone was actually "giving me away" but regardless, the only thing that made sense to me was your two options. I'm either walking it alone or we do this together.

We were supposed to do a first look but me and the girls ended up running late due to a makeup mishap with one of them so there wasn't much time before the ceremony and I didn't want to rush photos so he didn't see me beforehand. We had two doors for entry, guys on one side, ladies on the other. so the wedding party couples walked in at the same time but from 2 different doors and met at the aisle to walk down together. Hubby walked out first and waited for me at the aisle (I was hidden the whole time the wedding party was lined up to walk in) so my entrance for 20 steps was grand and to myself but we walked down the aisle together, hand in hand. But I guess technically I still got to see "that face" of him seeing me walk to him, even if just a few steps. One of my favorite photos is of us walking down together, I love the way he's looking at me

We walked together and I loved it! Calmed our nerves and more pics of us together. 💕

We're doing a bit for this. I'll come to the aisle and be confused when he's at the dais. The best man will pull out a cardboard cutout of my FH and he'll rush to the end of the aisle to walk with me. I get not wanting to do jokes at your ceremony, though.

Are there two entrances? You could enter from different spots and the photographer can get you expressions then. Then the two of you can walk together.