My dad is no longer with us..So I thought about having my son give me away in the wedding..Is that OK?
2007-01-02 07:38:14 · 50 answers · asked by SheilaRenee72 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
son is 16..Have not said anything to him yet.. But I do know he would be very happy to do it...Thank u all for your thoughts.
2007-01-02 07:48:11 · update #1
i think it would be awesome.
2007-01-02 07:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds absolutely beautiful. But he is not really "giving you away" but rather walking you down the aisle. Perhaps you could ask the minister to skip the line, "Who presents this woman" because, well, you're an adult woman with a son, and nobody is GIVING you to your new husband. But having your son walk you down the aisle? Something that you, your son, and all of your guests will never forget, and I'm sure will make for a very touching moment, AND! will make your son feel as though he is an integral part in the wedding...
2007-01-02 07:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by stacie b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't it be? It's YOUR wedding, so unless your groom has issues (and he shouldn't, as your son is doing the giving away...), it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.
I've heard of women walking down the aisles alone out of respect for their fathers, of brothers giving them away, sons, even the ex's!
So really, it's up to you and what you feel comfortable with. If you like, talk to your family and groom about it and see what they say. However, it is your wedding and you should do what you like. :)
Congrats and good luck!
2007-01-02 07:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 sons, 5 and 3. I'm getting married and my dad was never in my life, my grandfather raised me, but he may not be able to go to the wedding so i thought of having my oldest walk me down too. You do what you feel is best....its YOUR day!
2007-01-02 08:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by ericapaige 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds fine. As long as he is and adult. In fact when my middle aged mother married my stepfather when it came time for the minister to ask "who gives the bride away", her cousin replied, glancing out at the other gathered kinfolk, "Her family"
Couldn't be any simpler.
I would hope your son is an adult. It would look strange having a kid do the honor. If not, why not have an adult cousin or brother share the honor with your kid type son.
2007-01-02 07:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is OK, it's YOUR wedding! I think having your son give you away would be a very nice touch. After all, he most likely is your number one guy. Congrats and enjoy your special day!
2007-01-02 07:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by curiousmindsneed2know 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess so. A little unconventional, but hey, why not?
If this is a 2nd (or more) marriage might I suggest that you do something low-key? I'm all for big productions for 1st marriages but 2nd and beyond, I think, should be small and private. The whole notion of the princess being swept off her feet just isn't there.
2007-01-02 07:43:30 · answer #7 · answered by fucose_man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about your dad. It is your wedding, your special day, so do it your way. Have your son walk you down the aisle and may you have a long lasting and satisfying married life.
2007-01-02 07:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by DeCaying_Roses 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a great idea to have your son give you away. You are including him, and giving the best job you can possibly give him to do. I think to give you away is probably a more important job or just as equal to being the best man.
2007-01-02 07:46:06 · answer #9 · answered by nyicecreamking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just attended a wedding where my friend had BOTH her sons give her away it was so nice and at the reception she shared a special dance with them both, let them pick out their own songs to dance with her to.
2007-01-02 08:29:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now a days anything is a go. Have you thought about your mother giving you away, just a thought.
I know when my day comes I am having my brother give me away. I too lost my father. For the first dance my godfather to do that.
2007-01-02 07:41:03 · answer #11 · answered by Tabitha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋