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Walking down the aisle

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Nicole, on May 25, 2019 at 4:11 PM

Hello lovely ladies. I just wanted to write and talk about something that had been weighing on me. Walking down the aisle. My father died when I was 5 so I've always had a struggle with who will walk with me. I thought asking my sister's father would work but I have been trying to get together with him since October. Not only does he not come to events that I have invited him to (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, birthdays) but he doesn't even reply. Why would I want someone who clearly doesn't care that much to be such a big part of my day? So I decided to walk alone but that just didn't feel right either.
This morning I made my decision. I will be asking my mom to walk with me. She has always been there for me. Playing both mother and father rolls so why wouldn't I have thought of this before? I didn't want to just ask her so I worked for hours and made a puzzle.
I am so beyond excited to give this to her. My plan is to take her out for birthday in a few weeks and just give her the puzzle to make. I can't wait to see the look on her face. I'll share a picture of it for you to see.

I would love to hear any of your stories.

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Liz · on May 26, 2019 at 1:58 AM
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That's a cool idea! I'm sure she will feel honored.
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Futuremrs · on May 26, 2019 at 7:38 AM
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This is something I've struggled with. My father is alive and says he'll be at the wedding (not holding my breath. He's bailed last minute before to important things ie: grad school graduation), but he's never been an important part of my life. I'd always figured my mom would walk me, but since getting engaged, I keep thinking I want to walk alone. This is the strongest, biggest, most independent thing I've ever done and I want to symbolize that.
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mrsaj2b · on May 26, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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Your mom walking you down the aisle is fabulous. I love that puzzle by the way. My father passed away in 2012. I thought about doing the walk myself until my FH said my son should walk me down the aisle. Of course, my son is more than happy to do it. :-)
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Nicole · on June 15, 2019 at 8:40 AM
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She loved it! ❤ It was the best. I gave it to get for her birthday. I love that she had no idea what she was putting together until the end.
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Anna · on June 15, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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Awww that is the sweetest thing ever ! Hooray! ❤❤❤
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Melissa · on June 15, 2019 at 12:13 PM
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I love it!!!!!
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Meghan · on June 15, 2019 at 12:13 PM
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I absolutely love this!!! I think having your mom walk you down the aisle is a great idea and I love the puzzle!!!! My FH actually used a puzzle in my proposal 🤗. Keep us posted on your moms reaction!
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Melissa · on June 15, 2019 at 12:13 PM
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Brought a tear to my eye!
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Jeana · on June 15, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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The pictures made me tear up!!
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Crystal · on June 15, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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This is amazing!!! So glad you picked your mom !!! I can’t decide if I want both my parents or just my dad. We had a long and rocky portion of our relationship but we are good now but my mom has ALWAYS been there for me so I want her too.
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Mary · on June 15, 2019 at 12:52 PM
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I love the puzzle idea.

My father passed away from ALS just this year. The plan all along was to have my mom do it but have him at the end of the aisle to actually give me away but after he passed my mom will do.
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Ingrid · on June 15, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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I think that's a great idea. I decided to have my son walk me down the aisle and not as neither my father that didn't raise me or my stepfather that raised me out of obligation not a real desire. My son will be 18 when I get married and his acceptance of my fiance has meant the world to me.
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Emily · on July 9, 2019 at 12:50 PM
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I think this is a wonderful idea, and she will be honored! I am so sorry that your stepfather is/was not a support system to you.
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Cassi · on July 9, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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I LOVE THIS!!!! I love how unique people are getting with this. I am so sorry about your father but you have another AMAZING person in your life that can absolutely do this justice. My friend had her moms (lesbian couple) walk her down the aisle (both of them). I love the non-traditional things! If she is anything like my mother she will ball her eyes out. Good luck, look forward to seeing a picture of her reaction!
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LaLa · on July 9, 2019 at 3:45 PM
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My dad passed away when I was 3. I'm also having my mom walking me down the aisle. I know my mom walking me down will help calm my nerves lol. There were never any father figures in our lives, just us 3 girls. I think it will be one of the most meaningful parts of the wedding, for me.
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