How can you pick who will walk you down the aisle?

Question

My dad died in february. My aunt keeps asking me who will be doing it. Should it be an older uncle or cousin? Someone that my dad would have liked to fill his place? Does it have to be family?

*I know that I don't have to have one, but it'd be nice.

Answer 1

I doesn't' have to be a man. You could have your mom do it. Either way, choose someone who you feel closest to. It will mean more then.

Answer 2

If you want someone else to walk you down the aisle, just pick someone who has been a role model to you. Remember, it doesnt have to be a man. It could be your Mom if you'd prefer. A brother, uncle, grandfather or friend of the family would work as well. Simply choose someone you feel close with and who you want to be there for this special honor.

Answer 3

Since it's obvious you do want to be walked dwon the aisle, do it. WHO? It does NOT have to be a family member. It sounds like you know of someone your Dad would have liked to fill his place. That's where I would start. I would start with someone your Dad was close to, has known you a long time, and make sure it is someone you like as well.
If I'm wrong about you already knowing of someone, think about that. I would try to think of someone along those lines. If you can't, then think of any man, that cares about you. It doesn't have to be an older man. The most important, he cares about you and wants to see you happy.

Answer 4

If your father isn't able to walk you down the aisle, then you should have someone you are just as close with fill that job. If possible, have your mother do it - since it would have been your mother and father who would have given you away. If that doesn't work for you, then have a brother do the honors. If you don't have a brother, then a best friend is always great.

Answer 5

My dad was in a nursing home and could not walk me down the isle. I had my brother do it. Yes he was younger than me, but I wanted someone with the same last name to give me away. If my brother could not have done it, I would have asked my Uncle ( my dad's brother) to do it. But it is up to you, tell you aunt to back off some. I am sure you will make the right desision.

Answer 6

If you are close to an uncle or cousin that your Dad was also close to,that would be great.My Dad died too before I was married. My father-in-law to be walked down the aisle with me.It made everyone happy because it kind of cemented both families.A year later,my father-in-law died,so I was the only bride he walked with.

Answer 7

Well if your dad died, your mom should be doing it. She's now playing the role of mom and dad. Or you can walk down the aisle by yourself. It's your wedding you make it the way YOU want...not the way aunts and uncles want it.
Congratulations and good luck

Answer 8

How about Mom? or a bro?

Your Dad's best friend?

My dad passed 7 months before i got married, and my brothers (one on each arm) walked me down the aisle!!

Answer 9

you could use your best guy friend to walk you down the isle. That would be a good idea, or brother, or even your mom. that was what i was going to do. I didn't want to have to choose between my real dad (who was never there during my childhood) or my step-dad (who was always there for me since i was 5 or 6 years old).

Answer 10

Usually it would be the next closest male in the family, like your grandpa, or your dad's brother (uncle).
But it should probably be someone who your dad would have wanted to take his place.

Answer 11

My Mother walked me down the aisle. It was different but it made my mom feel important. If you are not sure talk to your mother and ask her how she would feel. Have your grandfather walk you down the aisle. Be your own person just try not to hurt any ones feelings in the process. Good luck.