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FutureMrs.C
Dedicated August 2020

Walking Myself Down the Aisle?

FutureMrs.C, on October 24, 2019 at 12:02 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 15

Hi!

So, without getting too into it, I don't really have anyone who could walk me down the aisle. My sister suggested that my brother could do it, but honestly that just feels weird to me. Given my circumstances, I kind of just want to walk down the aisle by myself. We're having a small wedding anyway, so i don't think it'd be a big deal. However, I'm very very self-conscious and nervous about it. I'm afraid that it'll be glaringly obvious and awkward that I'm alone (and draw attention to the circumstances around that), so I feel kind of stuck! Have you been to weddings where the bride is walking by herself? Did you think anything of it?

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Latest activity by Cher Horowitz, on October 25, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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    Devoted November 2019
    Zoe ·
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    I'm walking myself! I have a good relationship with both parents but I just liked the symbolism of walking myself. I don't think people will think twice about it.

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  • Ana
    Just Said Yes November 2021
    Ana ·
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    I’m walking down the aisle by myself . You are not the only girl.
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  • Eri
    Super October 2020
    Eri ·
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    I wouldn't think anything of it! I also like the look of a bride walking herself down the aisle.

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  • Mrs. Bubba
    VIP September 2019
    Mrs. Bubba ·
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    DH and I walked together.
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  • Cassandra7
    Super August 2006
    Cassandra7 ·
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    So did we. It was nice.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    I would not think anything of a bride walking by herself. I honestly love the idea. Go for it!!!
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  • Michaela
    Super May 2020
    Michaela ·
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    Just pick a slightly faster song so that you can walk faster lol Smiley winking Nothing weird about it and it's only 1-2 minutes of the whole day that you have to be without your FH by your side Smiley heart

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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
    earias ·
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    There is nothing weird about it and it is becoming more common. I walked down the aisle alone. I saw it as a symbolic gesture of walking down the aisle as an independent woman confident in my choice of partner.

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  • Deirdre
    Super March 2018
    Deirdre ·
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    It's definitely becoming more and more common, because a lot of women don't like the idea of being "given away" since they make their own choices. People won't think it's awkward, they'll think you are a strong, independent woman!

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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I walked myself down the aisle aha mostly because I didn't wanna share an entrance ahahah AND because it's my journey to my husband anyway
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    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    My husband's sister had her dog walk her down the aisle. My brother-in-law's wife walked down the aisle by herself. My brother's wife had her two brothers walk her down the aisle, but she is close to both of them and she is very shy so she wanted someone to give her away. Her father was supposed to, but he told her last minute he wouldn't be attending which broke her heart. Everyone had an opinion on who should walk each girl down the aisle, but it was ultimately their decision to make. I didn't think any of these options looked weird.

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  • Sophie
    Devoted June 2022
    Sophie ·
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    I like the idea of walking down by yourself, like PPs have said, it symbolizes your independence and your personal choice of who you are marrying (instead of being "given away").

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  • FutureMrs.C
    Dedicated August 2020
    FutureMrs.C ·
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    Thanks everyone!! That really helped me feel better Smiley smile I like the symbolism behind it honestly. Thanks for helping me feel a little more confident about it!!

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  • Gwendolyn
    Devoted July 2021
    Gwendolyn ·
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    I too am having a very small wedding and will be walking myself down. It won't look odd at all!

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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    I don't think it would look awkward as you think. There's nothing wrong with walking yourself. You're an independent woman and you can walk alone or with someone - it truly is your choice!

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