Walking down the aisle solo...

Be firm and stand your ground. If they get upset, that is not your fault.

“Dog’s name is walking me down the aisle”. Don’t play into anyone’s emotions and if someone tries to throw a fit or change your mind, tell them you’re ending the conversation and walk away or hang up.

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If anyone brings it up, simply say that you've decided to have your dog walk you and you're so excited. If you're confident and happy with your choice, no one will try to influence it.

You don’t need a reason. How pushy of him to even think that.
I’m good at the raised eyebrow questioning LOL I Would look at him in surprise and say “Why would you think that?” and then let him flounder. Then say “That’s interesting” whenever he answers.
Someone who has so little social awareness they’d assume they are walking a new adult step daughter down the aisle will likely only understand pointed comments.

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Agreed entirely!

OP, I think your new stepdad thinking he would walk you down the aisle is so presumptive. Marrying your mother has absolutely nothing to do with your relationship with him. I would absolutely walk down the aisle with your dog and not worry about hurting feelings here.

Also is your mom involved in this conversation at all? She could step in and tell her new husband he has no specific role in your wedding other than to be her date. If she thinks he's entitled to the honor of walking you down the aisle then she's a part of the problem here.

View Quoted Comment Yeah my mother seems because she is married to him he is my dad now. But that's just how she is.

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View Quoted Comment You are right. Thank you for the support. I tried calling him so looks like I'll just message him instead.

I agree with everyone. Nowadays,many brides choose to walk down the aisle with mom only, both parents,alone or with their fiancé.
You can do whatever you want. Walking down with your dog is such a sweet idea. Some couples had their dog as ring bearer.

I know where you are coming from because my parents have a new partner and the partners won't walk down the aisle. I don't want them to 'walk down'. I feel you.

I don't think there's a way to tell him this without hurting his feelings since he assume he is' walking you down but as long as you are politre,respectful you're NOT in the wrong. But be firm because your feelings are more important than his and your mom's when it comes to YOUR wedding .Good luck Savannah!

The dog is such a cute idea, but I know me, and if I were attending a wedding and there was a dog walking down the aisle with the bride... I'm not going to look at the bride, LOL. Just something to think about.

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Ugh sorry you have to deal with that.

Stick to your dog and stay firm! Best of luck!

View Quoted Comment Thank you, I'm still waiting for a reply..

I don't know what your interactions are with your mom's husband, but you can say that while you appreciate the gesture (of walking you down the aisle) you want to have a moment of reflection that is only between you and your future husband in that moment, and you want the wedding photos and wedding video of this.

If this man is the pushy type, or if no one "accepts" this answer, then put your foot down, and simply say, "No. I've already thought about this, and this is what I want." and become a broken record from there.

The more information you give people who are pushy or prying, the more they try to use it against you. Hold your ground. You don't even have to invite them to your wedding in the first place.

I would even go so far as not mentioning that you are walking with your dog, and leave it as a wedding day surprise that way no one can make fun or criticize your choice. (Your dog sounds like a much better companion than these folks).

I wonder if you phrase it differently it might be better accepted? What if you were to say that you are walking alone with your dog,_dogs name___.

View Quoted Comment When I orginally said "my dogs walking me down" I got a huge lecture from my mom about how her new man has been there for me, he has not. But how would I phrase it?

View Quoted Comment I didnt think to not tell them and just keep it a surprise.. yeah pushy is definitely an understatement with this person..