Walking down the Aisle

You can walk down the aisle with your partner (especially if you're having a first look) so the eyes will be on the 2 of you or even better, you can skip the "walking down" altogether: you can opt for being at the altar with him beforehand.Good news: Walking down the aisle is not mandatory 😉, some guests may disapprove but they don't have a say on the matter. You and your fiancé being comfortable on your big day is more important.
Plus: you'll spend more one on one time with him!

Walking down the aisle is a lot like public speaking, once you get over the initial jitters and nerves, you realize you're ok and you can do this! Take a deep breath, or several, and don't psyche yourself out about it. It helps to pick a focal point across the room from you and focus on it (but also focus on walking and making down the aisle lol). Do not think about the people around you, or what they may be thinking. Lastly, try to enjoy the moment!

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I think as well as the other helpful tips above, is to put it in perspective - the aisle walk will likely only be a few minutes. You will be nervous beforehand but it will be over so, so quickly! Like jumping off a diving board or getting your ears pierced! And afterwards you will probably barely even remember the walk even happened!

I have zero stage fright but was also nervous about this. I walked alone down the aisle, too! What helped was locking eyes with my now husband and not looking at anyone else.

Just stare straight ahead at your husband! I was SO nervous as well, but my photographer said just remember it's just you two. Sounds cheesy, but I felt like i was just starting at him and that was it... floating sensation. It's nerve wrecking for sure, but remember everybody is there for both of you and it's just so magical.

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Ask someone to walk down the aisle with you. If you have any type of nervousness about the attention on you, walking alone is the worst idea. Brides do freeze up like a deer in the headlights and often have a guest jump up to help them the rest of the way down the aisle, so it’s easier to pick someone beforehand. Contrary to popular belief, no one anywhere will ever assume that the person you choose as an escort is exchanging you as property, which is a common argument against brides picking an escort when they know they will be nervous.

I walled down with my mom, but honestly, as soon as I saw my husband standing at the altar, everyone and everything faded away except him, as cheesy as that sounds.

You can always ask your officiant to announce for people to stay seated during the time that you’ll be walking down the aisle! That way people aren’t like hovering over you

I get nervous too and plan to have a glass of wine or two before walking. 😁

Remember, everyone there loves you and is happy for you and this moment. Look at your future hubby waiting anxiously for you at the other end of the aisle and you'll forget all about everyone else.

Will you be having someone escort you down the aisle? Walking with somebody always helps take the pressure off you. Also, will you be having the Officiant instruct your guests to stand while you walk down the aisle? if not, I would suggest doing so! Having everybody standing with you makes it feel as though you are just walking through a group of your friends and family, rather than being put on display with everybody sitting and staring up at you.

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I agree with everyone saying to have someone to walk with. You can still opt to not walk with them but have someone who you trust hang around to walk with you if you're too nervous to go alone. Sometimes having that support there and knowing you have back up is enough to help with the nerves.

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This is by far my favorite suggestion. I get super nervous being center of attention with so many people. Between that and saying the vows we wrote to each other in front of everyone, I'm a bundle of jitters lol. Wine is always a good idea though

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I took a couple of sips of wine. The limo picked up me and my MOH. We got to the church, husband showed up at the same time I did because the best man was late! Lol. Next thing I know everyone is at the front, my niece and sis in law fluffed the train thing, and the only thing I remember is staring at my groom because he looked so handsome. Vows, service and we were walking back down the aisle to go out. It seemed like seconds! You won’t be nervous because your lovely husband will be standing there and you will be looking into each other’s eyes.