Walk down the aisle alternate options

Are you against walking down by yourself? I've seen this a few times

View Quoted Comment Hi, thank you for your reply! I thought about that/what Megan markle did. Idk though, I just feel like I would rather avoid it if possible

I know exactly what you mean about the anxiety. Walking alone is the worst idea imaginable if you have anxiety. Because without an escort, you will freeze in place and not be able to walk without anyone assisting you. So it always puzzles me personally why that is suggested since it will have the opposite intended result.

Do you have a friend you can ask to walk you down the aisle? It doesn't have to be a parent. It can be anyone you like.

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No problem! I thought what she did looked beautiful and everyone's focus was solely on her. I've never been to a wedding with no aisle, but you can do anything you want for your wedding. If you're more comfortable with just walking in from the side, you can definitely do that. The only downside is you wouldn't get the aisle pictures that a lot of brides look forward to. Do you have a grandparent or uncle who is important in your life who you could walk with instead?

Would you walk halfway and then your FS would meet you halfway down the aisle and you’d walk together the rest of the ray to the altar? Kind of symbolic that you would join and then finish the walk together as a couple

We met with our officiant last week and she shared some options for the ceremony entrance - one of them was to just mingle with your guests until it's time to start the ceremony and then casually head over to the altar. Maybe that could work for you.

If walking down the aisle gives you anxiety, you don't have to do it. Or you can walk with a brother or uncle or good friend. Or enter at lower side front, and have a shorter walk just to where groom waits. ( what my people traditionally do.) Or you can walk in with your FI and walk out with your Husband. The most important thing is that you come to marriage happily, not scared to death. So do what puts a smile on your face.

Love Stacey’s idea about walking hallway! Do you have a dog (that’s well trained) that you can walk with?

View Quoted Comment Hi, thank you for the idea! I will definitely consider this!!

View Quoted Comment Loooove that idea! Thank you!

View Quoted Comment Hey. This is perfect. I will probably do this. Thank you!

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Hi, I just want to say thank you to everyone who responded! You have been so helpful!

I will be walking alone most likely and to me that feels empowering and lets me focus solely on looking at my groom as I enter. I also have thought about having my mom walk me halfway - so maybe another family member?


Another option is walk on with your spouse! Or remove the aisle altogether and just walk in from the side. Do what makes YOU feel the most you ❤️