I am having a traditional Catholic wedding and my fiancee is Lutheran. His mother has requested that he (the groom) walk her down the aisle at the wedding. I think this is weird and my parents REALLY don't want it to happen. There is no saying no to the MOG or else basically. He has a brother that is the best man and a dad that will be there. What do I do to make both sides happy.
Kristen
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Mar 15, 2007, 2:39 PM
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Re: [KristenV] MOG wants to be walked down the aisle by groom
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Dear Kristen,
This isn't done even in Lutheran ceremonies. One of the ushers does this. But, it could be done if your mother was also seated even more special than usual. The biggest problem is that with the groom seating his mother, the focus is on her. This is not polite to you or your mother. But, if she is seated by her son and then your mother is seated last by the best man, then that may work and the emphasis is still on her. Both men could take their place in front of the alter after seating the mothers.
If this is still not acceptable to your parents, then it is best for your fiance to speak to her about the wedding being about you two and not her. That may be tricky though.
Re: [KristenV] MOG wants to be walked down the aisle by groom
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I totally agree with Rebecca but would add, check with your clergy. They are very strict in how the ceremony takes place and many are very unbending. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
MOG wants to be walked down the aisle by groom
