My father and I are very close and he has always been there for me over the years. I have asked my brother (20) to be my best man and my younger brother to be a groomsman as well along with 3 other buddies.
It dawned on me that I could have asked my dad as well. With the wedding in 2.5 weeks I think its a bit late for that. He will be escorting my mother and both my fiancee and I's parents will be asked to "give us away".
I am disappointed with myself that I didn't ask him to stand up with me. Should I feel this way or is it not traditional to have him up there anyway? Do most fathers know they are extrememly special to their sons without expecting to be in his wedding party?
Please don't beat yourself up over this. While it is popular in some regions for the father to be the groom's best man, it isn't seen in others. But, it is entirely a personal decision. More often than not it is a family member or best friend.
Asking both sets of parents to escort both of you is a wonderful idea. They could either stand with you at the alter or sit down once they reach the alter.
Include my Father?
