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5555

Apr 26, 2007, 11:39 AM

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giving bride away

We are getting married in 3 days, both my parents are deceased & my son is walking me down the aisle. I've read that he shouldn't 'give me away'..so what wording should the Justice of the Peace use instead of 'who gives this bride away'?

RevSusanna
Interfaith Wedding Minister

Apr 26, 2007, 12:41 PM

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Re: [5555] giving bride away [In reply to]

Just ask the Justice of the Peace to skip that part.

In fact, that is a old fashioned portion of the ceremony that many couples elect to skip even when parents are walking them down the aisle.

Your son will be proud in his role.

Blessings,

Susanna
Reverend Susanna Stefanachi Macomb
Author of Joining Hands and Hearts, Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations, A Practical Guide for Couples