I am having my wedding at the end of this year, and i have a dilema with who will be walking me down the aisle. My parents are divorced and my father has remarried. My Mother moved me and my brothers from N.Z. to Australia when i was about 9 and have lived in Australia ever since. My dad stayed in New Zealand. I have never been really close with him and he remarried when i was about 17. We are having a garden wedding and i have asked my mum to walk me down the actual aisle where everyone is waiting. I have also asked my brother to walk me from my transport to my mum. Should i be including my dad. maybe have my brother and my dad walk me to my mum?? I don't want to upset anyone, but i am closer to my mum and brother than my dad, if you have any suggestions on what to do about this one, it would be greatly appreciated.
I look forward to your reply.
Regards Bride Dilema
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May 31, 2005, 12:01 PM
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Re: [Stody77] Who Walks The Bride Down The Aisle
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Dear Bride Dilemma,
You do not have to include your father if you do not want to. You don't even have to have anyone walk you down the aisle or you can have your brother and father. It is all your choice.
The custom of a father walking the bride down the aisle is waning anyway. There are many choices these days.
After all, you are not being 'given away' are you?
Having said all of that, if you think that you may hurt your father's feelings, you could ask him. Of course, you should ask your mother first. She may have some very strong feelings about your father being involved.
Who Walks The Bride Down The Aisle
