My mom just passed away. I will be getting married June 2006. Since I was a little girl, and my parents divorced, I always wanted my mother to give me away at my wedding. Now that she is gone, I don't know if I should have one of my brothers do it,
OR
since there is only going to be about 50 guests, asking ahead of time, the guests who know me, to all respond at once when asked who gives me away by saying...'we do' or 'on behalf of Ronna, we do'....
what do you think?
thank you ahead of time ;)
annemjuhlian
CELEBRANT & OFFICIANT
Jun 14, 2005, 9:10 AM
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I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. To answer your question, my counsel is to consider asking one or all of your brothers to walk you down the aisle. They are family to you and it would probably be a great honor to walk with you as you "walk" into your new life. Annemarie Juhlian, Wedding Officiant & Minister
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Jun 14, 2005, 10:54 AM
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Great idea. Plus, you may want to consider having your officiate ask, "Who supports this woman?" instead of "gives". This is much more appropriate these days, as we are not owned or given.
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One of my brides who was so very close to her mother told me that she could not bear having anyone walk her down the aisle because she felt that her mother would be walking her in spirit. I even mentioned this in my opening words at the ceremony (bringing a tear to her eye).
In my opinion, the choice is yours. You can walk with your brother, or have all your brothers process before you.
If you want the entire congregation to give you away, that is your choice. I personally have never had that done. However, I would do it if that is what the bride really wanted.
It is your day. Do it the way it feels right for you.
mom passed, can guests give me away?
