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I find the tradition of the father giving the bride away to be antiquated, but I understand that younger first time brides may desire it. If you're trying to communicate a "blessing" by the family, I think both mother and father should walk the bride down the aisle.
Now, for an older and/or second time bride, I find any "giving away" or even escorting to be absolutely preposterous. An established woman should be, IMO, be presenting herself for marriage. Or better yet, present yourself as a couple for marriage by walking down the aisle together.
When our son was married in June both my husband and I walked him down the aisle. The bride was walked down the aisle by both of her parents. It was very beautiful.
When our son was married in June both my husband and I walked him down the aisle. The bride was walked down the aisle by both of her parents. It was very beautiful.
Last time both Grand Mothers walked me down the aisle. My first marriage, my favorite Uncle walked me own the isle. I think anyone you love is appropriate. Having your son walk you down the aisle is wonderful. Congrats!!
Congrats, Pikantari! I love the idea of having your son walk you down the aisle.
If I get a second chance at love, I want to get married on a cliff in Hawaii overlooking the ocean with only the two of us, the requisite number of witnesses, the officiant, the photographer and a ukelele player. I'd walk myself down the aisle. Not that I've thought about this, or anything.
I find the tradition of the father giving the bride away to be antiquated, but I understand that younger first time brides may desire it. If you're trying to communicate a "blessing" by the family, I think both mother and father should walk the bride down the aisle.
Now, for an older and/or second time bride, I find any "giving away" or even escorting to be absolutely preposterous. An established woman should be, IMO, be presenting herself for marriage. Or better yet, present yourself as a couple for marriage by walking down the aisle together.
I would be an older bride already established but my dad would be very hurt if I didn't let him walk me down the aisle. He has stated this repeatedly and since I have a close relationship with him I would not want to hurt him on a joyous occasion. A second time bride is another story and not sure what I would do for that. Hopefully I won't find out or by then I will be elderly (as in I am a widow).
Yes, in my opinion, it's pointless and ridiculous. This IS a place where we express opinions, and it was solicited by the OP.
I think it is fine for you to have that opinion and not wanting that option for yourself. I think you are reading way too much into it, as far as the reasons someone want might to do it. To them it is not pointless and that is all that matters.
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