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Cyndy
Master May 2019

Walking bride down the aisle

Cyndy, on August 27, 2021 at 9:46 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 1 12
So my daughter is getting married and her dad and I have been divorced for many years. After we split I pretty much raised her and her brother. Out of respect for her dad she wants him to walk her down the aisle but she also wants me to. With that said, she doesn’t want the 3 of us in pictures since we aren’t really a family anymore (I’ve since remarried), so she was thinking her dad could walk her half way and then I will walk her the rest of the way. Has anyone ever seen this and did it look weird? Thank you!

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Latest activity by Jessyca, on August 30, 2021 at 4:44 PM
  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
    Jasmine ·
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    I personally didn't do it but I have seen other brides on here talk about doing it. I honestly don't think it would look weird at all. If it's another option that your daughter is ok with, she can also have you walk her down and do the father daughter dance to still have both of you included. I really don't see an issue with doing half and half down the aisle.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    Thank you Jasmine.
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    VIP July 2017
    Becky ·
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    I haven't seen it, but it sounds like it will be beautiful.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    Thank you Becky! She just wants to enjoy that special moment with each of us individually.
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    Master January 2019
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    I think this idea could work if the isle is long enough. My isle was average I think (about 15 rows), and I feel like the walk down was so quick. If I were to switch who was walking me it would have been a few steps, switch a few steps were there! Obviously it could all be in my head. Maybe practice before hand and she can see if she likes it/how it feels. If you are arranging your own chairs make the rows narrower so the isle can be longer.
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  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
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    No problem!
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    Thank you Cassidy. We hadn’t thought about that. Luckily for us we are able to decide the seating for the ceremony so that is something we need to think about and we will practice during the rehearsal and make any necessary adjustments. Thanks again.
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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
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    I haven't seen it with both parents but I've seen it with biological and a strong parent. It didn't look weird at all, I say go for it
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    Thank you Yasmine. I hope it works out since this is what my daughter wants.
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  • Samantha
    Super May 2022
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    To me, sounds like it would be a little wierd, like calling attention to the fact that her parents can't do anything together, even though that's not the case. Just seems like it might take the attention off where it should be. Just my opinion Smiley smile

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    Thank you.
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  • Jessyca
    Dedicated September 2021
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    In Judaism (my religion) both parents walk both the bride and the groom down the aisle. I too have divorced parents (I am 27 and they have been divorced for 26 years) and the last time they saw each other was my college graduation. I will still be having both of them walk me down the aisle in 3 weeks and will have pictures with the 2 of them with me.

    I would ask your daughter why she doesnt want to have all three of you in a picture. She may be trying to be respectful to you and her father and the lack of relationship between you two. If you are ok with being in pictures with her father, and he in turn is ok with being there with you, I would let her know and then go with whatever decision she makes.

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