My dad died.. I feel like my whole world is gone. I am getting married to the love of my life soon and who is going to walk me down the aisle? what am i going to do. My mother has since remarried, but no one, no one can replace my dad.. i just dont know what to do..
2007-10-20 07:51:08 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I am in the same boat. My father died and I wasn't sure who I would have walk me down the isle. I still like you have time to decide but here are my options and the reasons I am leaning toward one over another:
My brother: He has been the only "man" in my life that has always been there and we've been through a lot together. He would be very proud to walk me down the isle.
My mother: She has been amazing taking on the role of single Mom and has been there for me when no one else was. She and I are very close and I don't know what I would do without her.
Walk myself: I am a very strong woman who has gotten myself through many hard times.
One other suggestion would be to make sure that the DJ knows that songs like Daddy's Little Girl, Butterfly Kisses, etc. aren't to be played even if someone requests them. I know that those songs would bring me to tears on my special day and I would hate for anyone else to go through that. Good luck and think about your options and decide on who you want to be by your side on your special day.
2007-10-20 13:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jane T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lisa today there are many mother's replacing the brides father when walking down the aisle. Or perhaps you have a brother or uncle who would be privileged to walk you down the aisle in place of your dad. Best of luck and happy marriage.
2007-10-20 14:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My condolences on the loss of your dad. This question comes up quite a bit. Options include but are not limited to: your mom, grandfather or other male relative, walking down the aisle yourself. If I were in your shoes, I would have my mother walk me down the aisle. But you need to choose the option that resonates best with you. Some brides walk down the aisle themselves carrying a picture of their late father.
2007-10-20 18:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what it's like to be without a father (mine was absentee...long story there).. but i think it would be 100% appropriate for your mommy to walk you down the aisle. She gave you life.. and she could give you away into your new life that your going to have with the man that you love. Ive seen this done at a few weddings. I wish you much joy. Good luck.
2007-10-20 19:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by navywife_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since your husbands parents will become "mom and dad" to you also through the marriage, it would be very touching, and cement a new bond, if you ask the grooms father to walk you down the aisle. no one can replace your real dad, but, this would really go a long way to a good relationship with your new husbands parents. and he will feel very honored...
2007-10-20 15:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad passed away from cancer 5 years ago and I just got married 2 weeks ago we decided that the man in my life now my husband would walk with me. I did not want to walk alone and no one hails in comparison to my father. Best wishes what ever you deicde, do what makes you feel best on your special day.
2007-10-20 16:23:32 · answer #6 · answered by SimplyHappy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could walk down the aisle with just your mother or your brother or perhaps just yourself.
Sorry for your loss and happy for your wedding.
2007-10-20 16:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Lisa. My condolences to you on the loss of your dad.
You do have a few options:
First....your mother! This is very common now. She deserves the honor.
Second...are they ANY other males in your family that you are close to? Do you have any brothers? What about a Grandfather? Godfather? Uncle?
If I were you, I would choose my mother. If not, another male. If NO one....simply walk down the aisle by yourself. No one GIVES anyone away anymore. That tradition is old as far as I am concerned.
Good luck!
2007-10-20 14:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No one can ever replace your dad, how do you get along with your stepdad, if you to are close he can walk you. You can honor your father by placing a picture of him on a table at your reception with a memory candle lite for him. Sorry about your lost. that is what I did for my neice because she had lost both of her parents and her grandfather who was like a second dad to her, before she ever got married.
2007-10-22 00:18:53 · answer #9 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So sorry for your loss...
My father had died two years before we got married. I had asked my mom to walk me up the aisle, but she didn't want to. I didn't want either of my brothers to do it, and I didn't want to walk alone - which is an option for you.
So my husband and I walked into the church together, with our attendants walking in as couples before us, and it worked out beautifully.
2007-10-21 08:05:57 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋