I am having a small wedding with about 50 people. I am not having bridesmaids, ushers, maid of honor etc., and my fiance is not walking down the aisle. I want to walk down the aisle, but my dad passed away, and I don't have a brother. Who should walk me down the aisle, or should I walk down alone?
Etiquette Now
WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Dec 27, 2004, 12:53 PM
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Re: [krissy] Who should walk me down the aisle?
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Dear Who Should,
It is entirely your choice. The custom of 'giving' the bride away is no longer fashionable. After all we are not given to anyone. So, you can walk down the aisle alone, or someone close to you can walk with you--gender does not matter. These days this custom is more about joining families together and showing support.
Re: [krissy] Who should walk me down the aisle?
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In many of the weddings I officiate, the bride will walk down the aisle alone. Sometimes I see the groom will walk from the altar as the bride walks from the chapel door - the idea is that he will meet her midway, then escort her to the altar. If an escort is important to you, anyone can walk you down the aisle - even your groom's dad. Reverend Frye http://www.serviceministries.org
truelove
BRIDE
Jan 9, 2005, 3:54 PM
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Re: [krissy] Who should walk me down the aisle?
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Its' up to you. I suggest, if your close to your mother, she can walk you down if you want (and she agrees). Fellow Bride
Who should walk me down the aisle?
