My parents are divorced and I have no relationship with my dad and I have no other "male figures" in my life or family that would do it. Is is ok that I walk down the aisle by myself?
2007-09-13 04:31:48 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I was in a similar situation, my dad died 14 yrs prior and my mom 11 mos prior to my wedding. I could have had my brother or uncle or father in law walk me down the aisle, but I chose to walk alone. Here's the reasons why:
1. I wanted to prove that I was a strong person and could get on with my life in my own way.
2. I wanted to walk in to that church as a single woman, by myself in the world and in the eyes of God, so that I could walk out a married woman with my husband.
3. I feel that I am a human being, not an object to be 'given away' by anyone.
4. I knew I could walk that aisle with a smile on my face because my parents were right there beside me the whole time! It didn't matter that no one else saw them, I felt their presence, and that's all that mattered to me.
I can't say it was easy - rehearsal was the difficult part, I wanted to get it all out of my system before the wedding - but it actually meant more to me to do it my way than to follow tradition and be 'walked'.
Hopefully you can find your inner strength to do the same...and I think you can! Good Luck and Congratulations.
2007-09-13 04:41:06 · answer #1 · answered by Cory C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not? As long as it's ok with you, anything goes. There's no law stating you must have someone escorting you down the aisle; having a father "give you away" is just a tradition from the old days. You can walk alone, you can have your mother accompany you (no one says it HAS to be a male figure), or you and your fiancé can even walk together - it's all up to you; whatever you're most comfortable with.
2007-09-13 05:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say walk with your Mother or your future Father In-law. If you have had a long time male friend you could ask him.
I walked down the aisle with both of my parents; nowadays the rules are not so rigid. If you are OK with walking with your Mother, I say go for it. If not, ask the person that has the most positive influence in your life.
This is a special day and that honor should be reserved for a special person, Mother, Aunt, Grand Mother.
Do what makes you happy. Enjoy it!!
God Bless
2007-09-13 04:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by Queen-T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to have a male walk you down the aisle. If your mother is still around- then what about her. I have seen this done many times. Have also seen brides walk alone. 1 bride that I know of had a close female friend do the honours . Some good friends of mine , walked down the aisle together . In fact they walked to the church together
2016-05-18 07:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister in law walked down the aisle with her mother, who was divorced. It doesn't have to be an older male figure- do you have any cousins or male friends who are special to you? Walking down the aisle alone is certainly fine, but if you can honor someone who means alot to you, that's special too.
2007-09-13 04:48:28 · answer #5 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's nothing wrong with walking by yourself. Why not ask your mom to walk you. Do you have any brothers or uncles or even cousins you may be close too. If you have a son why not him. My dad and I aren't close at all so my 9 year old son is walking me, half way down the aisle will be my mother and both of them will walk me the rest of the way.
2007-09-13 04:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by OFFICIALLY MRS. HOWARD! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. I've also heard of people who have their moms walk them down the aisle, there's no rule that is has to be a man. A friend of mine had both her father and stepdad walk her down the aisle. You should do whatever makes you happy.
2007-09-13 04:39:13 · answer #7 · answered by Brooke 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Have your mam walk you down the aisle, I've seen this done before and thought it was lovely. There is no law to say it has to be a male figure!!!!
2007-09-13 04:41:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! There is nothing wrong with walking yourself down the aisle. I've been to weddings where people do it all the time. But, if there is a close female you want to walk with you, you can have her walk you - like your mom. I've had friends who've had their mom walk them down the aisle. It's your wedding! You can do whatever you want!!!
2007-09-13 04:40:02 · answer #9 · answered by lordmisrule2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely fine to walk yourself down the aisle. I actually think it's a great show of personal strength.
2007-09-13 05:07:57 · answer #10 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋