My parents are divorced. My stepdad has raised me since i was 5, and I am now 20. My real father never comes around and hasn't been in my life for the past 5 years. I want my stepdad to walk me down the aisle because he has raised me almost all my life, but I want my real dad to be there. How do I do this without hurting my real dad's feelings. It breaks my heart but that is want I think is fair. Please help me I can't do it on my own.
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Re: [hlb_612] who to walk me down the aisle
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Dear Who to Walk Me,
Not to despair, this is quite common. Usually, if the bride chooses a father to walk her down the aisle, it is the father who raised her. Your biological father would be seated as an honored guest in the third row. He could be introduced with all of the honored guests, such as grandparents, at the reception.
And, don't worry. This happens all of the time. That is why there are rules about where the divorced parents sit. Now, just enjoy the rest of the planning process.
Jill
Psychotherapist: Second Weddings & Stepfamilies
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I think you already know the answer if you listen to your heart. You want the dad who raised you to walk you down the aisle. Make sure your 'other' dad has a place of honour at your wedding, but be on the arm of the father who was there for you all of your childhood.
. Jill Curtis Psychotherapist, Author How to Get Married ... Again (A Guide to Second Weddings) London, UK http://www.familyonwards.com
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