Should I do this on my wedding day.?

Question

Let me give you a little back round first. I'm a huge daddy's girl and I'm also really close to my brother. So on my wedding day I want them to bother walk me down the isle. My brother would walk me half way then my dad the other half (don't know what order). My brother has been my protecter since I was born and my dad is well, my dad. I was wondering what you would think of this.

Answer 1

It you want, have them both walk you down the isle together. All three of you. Then at the end of the isle, have your brother sit with your mother and your father can give you to your groom. You can have your father say "her whole family gives her in marriage to this wonderful guy." This is honoring your brother as well as your mother.

Answer 2

I think that is so touching! Have you discussed this with your Dad & Brother? I think your wedding should be made as unique & sentimental as you want it to be & this would be such an honor for both special men in your life!! You might start with your Brother & then have your Dad end....since the Minister will ask ,"Who gives this woman......" & Dad's usually say "I do" or " Her Mother & I do. " Another idea would be to have your Dad on 1 side & Brother on the other & they could answer "We do" to the question of giving you away & then each give you a kiss & sit down. No matter what you all decide, what a sweet request & way to get your brother involved instead of just being an usher. I love it!!! Congratulations & Best Wishes for your upcoming wedding!!!!

Answer 3

If it was me, I would have them both walk me down the isle. You would be beautiful with each arm hooked into the two men that took care of you during the first phases of your life. I'm sure everyone will love it! There is no longer a right or wrong way to do something like this--after all. It's YOUR wedding!

Answer 4

It goes by really fast. I don't think I would do that "hand off" or "meet half way" things it seems very awkward. Why not just have your father waiting at the altar for you and your brother so that he can walk you there and then sit down in the front or stand.

I have watched so many times and the bride usually walks too fast or something goes wrong and before you know it you missed it so I wouldn't try to do much when the bride walks the aisle because it only lasts for a couple minutes and so you are asking too much of the guests to follow what's happeneing. Just keep it simple.

Answer 5

It's your day but since they are both such strong figures in your life, why not have both walk you at the same time down the isle? The full length would be more graceful. My best friend had her real dad and her step dad both walk her down the isle. It was really touching. Congrats on your big day.

Answer 6

My first concern is, where will the second guy be? Will he wait out in the middle of the aisle for you to get to him? Then, what will the first guy do when he hands you off? Will he go back up the aisle by himself or continue down the aisle behind you? Think about these things as you decide.

You could have them both walk you at the same time with you in the middle if your dress skirt is not too big and if the aisle is wide enough.

There are lots of other ways to include the brother if you wanted to. Make him a groomsman, and then when dad gets you down the aisle, have brother step up to your other side and help give you away. When the question is asked who gives this woman, they can say together, "we do". He could also do a special reading or prayer if the church allows. You could have dad walk you and then do a dance with brother.

Lots of options.

Answer 7

This is something your dad has probably looked forward to for years, I wouldnt rob him of the chance to make that entire walk with you. The walk with my dad was so special and moreso was the time we were alone waiting to walk, he said some very special and dear things to me during those few minutes about the woman I had become and about my husband.
How about instead you have a special dance with your brother at the reception.

Answer 8

that is a good idea
you could do this have your brother walk you first half and then have your dad waiting ahead and take over. that way he is the one handing you over to your new husband, and he can tell him whatever in the ear after the hand off.
you know every dad always say something in the grooms ear like ( make sure you take care of her, or I will be watching you from now on.)
something like that.
well good luck with that

Answer 9

I like it, but I would just have both walk you down the entire time. In the excitement of the moment, I don't think you will want to deal with a escort change halfway down the aisle, your kinda just floating anyway! You should be able to concentrate on your hubby to be, not a switcheroo. I do think its very sweet that you want to include both of these special guys in this way!

Answer 10

I think its a great idea to honor both men, if they are that important to your life then it makes perfect sense. You know it isn't uncommon to have the both walk you the entire way down the aisle, one of each side. They can both give you away or your brother can sit once you get to the front of the church. Remember it is your wedding and you are free to make any variation to the day that you want.
Congrats