is it ok for the mother of the bride to give her away if her father died?

Question

my daughter and i both want me to give her away at her wedding since her father died last year. i know it's not tradition, but is it acceptable?

Answer 1

it is her wedding she cn it however she wants. it isnt gonn alast a second in anyone elses mind if u do or not but it will last a lifetime in you and in your daughters mind. i say go for it

Answer 2

YES! And it's not just a newer acceptance. I was in a wedding almost 20 years ago where the bride was in the same situation and had her mother give her away.

Answer 3

Absolutely. It would be very nice. Nothing is really traditional anymore. Weddings are such a personal event and you should do what you and your daughter want. My daughter is adopted and when she was 18 we helped her find her birth mom. It was a wonderful reunion and we are all friends. On my daughter's wedding day, the usher took her birth mom on one arm and me on the other down the aisle. When my husband was asked who gives the bride....his answer was "her mothers and I do". It was a tear jerker. Have a lovely wedding...just sorry dad can't be there.

Answer 4

Absolutely. Anyone can give her away! Don't be so worried about tradition. Her wedding should be done however she feels comfortable, and especially in this situation where the father has passed, another relative would be perfectly understandable.

Answer 5

Of course! My mother gave my sister away WITH my dad. She gave birth to to her, so she has as much right as the father. And if thats how the bride wants it, who cares what other people think? It's her day! Both my parents are also giving me away at my upcoming wedding.

Answer 6

Start your own traditions! As long as the daughter is happy with situation, that's all that matters. If she was really close with her father then have her or the Mom carry a belonging or a picture of the Dad down the isle.

Answer 7

Heck yeah! Do it however you want. What does it matter what is traditional? It's her wedding, if she wants it that way, go for it. I'm having my mother as my matron of honor. She's always been like a best friend and mother rolled into one. I don't care what anyone thinks, it's my wedding, my day, and that's how I want it. :) She's the only one I could imagine standing by my side. If that's how you guys feel, screw what everyone else thinks!

Answer 8

ABSOLUTELY and what a beautiful gesture! Everyone at the ceremony will know and understand what this is all about. You too have been there with your daughter since she was here on earth, so since her father, your husband will be there in spirit but not present, I believe he would be so proud. My parents are divorced and I love them both tremendously, but my mom has been there with me through it all and I plan on having her and only her walk me down the aisle. God bless you and your daughter, you will do marvelously.

Answer 9

Of course! My mother gave me away, simply because my father chose not to be a part of my wedding. And I can't imagine having it done any other way, it is a wonderful memory for me, having my mother walk me down the isle and give me away.

Answer 10

It is totally and absolutely acceptable!!! My dad did not play a very active role in my life...I chose my mother to give me away.
It seems that the old school traditions are changing, and almost anything goes, so long as it is done with a touch of class. She is your baby and what an honor for you (and her late father) to walk her to next stage of her life. Congratulations!!!!!

Answer 11

YES!! definatly acceptable no doubt about it. Ive seen it in many weddings ive also seen both parents give them away, just think of it this way its your daughters wedding so weither its tradition or not its what she wants and she wants you to so do it, dont worry about anyone else and their thoughts it doesnt matter its her day and your going to make it perfec by giving her away! :) HAVE FUN!