Walking Down the Aisle Alone

My father was not in my life and although my step dad was for a short time, I am walking myself down the aisle. Actually I am sticking between walking alone or having my children lead me down. FH suggested that his father could give me away but I like the idea of walking down by myself. I love it actually. Do what you feel is right. I'm all for walking down alone.

*stuck between*

Awee, I agree with the officiant.
But do what you want to do because it is your wedding

I dont really think that the amount of times you've been married should influence your decision.
Whether this is your first, second, tenth marriage, you should do what feels better for you.
Wanna walk yourself down? Awesome. Want your dad to give you away? Cool. Wanna walk down with a group of friends doind a conga line? Go for it!!! (Now that I think about it, I kinda want that conga line! Lol)
I'm having my mom walk me down the aisle because my mom is the only person who's been in my life 100%. She is not necessarily giving me away, but I want us to walk together one last time before I move forward with my joint walks with FH. 😉

There is nothing wrong with walking down alone. If you really want someone to walk you maybe he could walk you part ways down the aisle. That way you would have both that moment alone and moment w dad. Another option is if you have kids have them walk you down the aisle.

I think if you want to have your dad walk with you, you don’t have to look at it as him “giving you away” but rather the joining of two families and your family accepting FH as part of their family.. that’s how I look at it. I don’t get the whole “giving me away” concept and this is my first marriage lol. I think whatever you decide is fine.. a lot of women walk down alone. Both concepts are beautiful. Don’t let your number of marriages influence your decision.

I'm 39 and my second marriage, FH is 40 and his first marriage. We're walking down together. I no longer have my dad to walk with.

What do you picture for yourself?

You're dressed, all made up, you've got your bouquet, you're waiting to make your enterance, who's standing next to you?

It is up to you as it is your wedding. I was married once before as well but my dad is all excited to walk me down the aisle again. I see it as I've finally found my mr right and I want it to be the wedding I've always dreamed of. To me that includes my daddy walking me down the aisle again. The first marriage doesn't matter because it didnt last, so why change a tradition I love because of that.

I am 50, spunky and independent. I was going to walk myself due to those reasons and the fact my father had passed. Even if he were still alive he would have been 96! My best friend's husband offered to walk me and I agreed because I thought it would be comforting to have someone to hold onto and chat with moments before I make such a big change in my life.

If you would rather walk alone, by all means! It's your day, so you do what makes you feel comfortable. When my mom got remarried several years ago, her dad was there, but she had my brother walk her down the aisle instead. Do you have a son or daughter that would want to walk with you? In my opinion if I got married for a second time and had a child, I would want them to walk with me.

I am in my late 40s getting married for the second time. I am having my 20 year old son walk me down the aisle because my kids are very important to me. When I told my parents, they loved the idea. If I didn’t have kids, I might just bask in the spotlight alone. I’m not a Center on attention type of girl, but this is a big opportunity to have the spotlight on you in a wonderful way!

I'll be 42 when I get married (for the first time) and I will not be escorted down the aisle. I have a great relationship with my dad but I just want to walk alone. (We'll still do a father-daughter dance, though.)

I just got married for the second time last month, I am 38.

I briefly considered walking alone, but to be honest I wanted the memory of him walking me. I know I am independent, my dad knows that and so does my now husband. I felt like "proving" that I am by walking alone would be like cutting off my nose to spite my face.

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Thank you! Think I feel the same way right now!

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Great Advice! Love the Conga line! Thanks!

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LOVE the idea of the partial walk! God willing the weather will be nice and the walk outdoors is a bit long! Think that is great for him to walk me into the ceremony area and to the isle and I walk down myself! I will really consider that! thank you!!

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That is a great way to think about it! I am so sorry about your dad. Love that you and your FH will walk together too.

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I agree, and ty. I am not sure why there seems to be this stigma I feel for some reason. Stll not sure how I will work it out, but you are exactly right it should be based on what I see for myself that day

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I am sorry about your father. That sounds like a great idea! I also agree that it would be comforting to have him with me...i loved the suggestion about him walking me part of the way too!

View Quoted Comment I have seen brides who have walked part of the aisle alone and been met by their father, or whatever relationship they shared, to escort them the remainder of the way down the aisle. It was quite beautiful and empowering! I encourage you not to feel limited by the number of marriages you have been through; if you wish your father to walk you down the aisle, allow the meaning of the gesture to you and to him determine your choice. Whatever you decide, I'm certain it will be a powerful moment for all the guests in attendance!