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Who is Walking You Down?
by Victoria Williams
Choosing who should walk down the aisle with you is not as easy at it has been
in the past. In the past, it has always been assumed that the father of the
bride is to be the one. These days, between family tensions,
having divorced parents and just wanting to be independent has changed this
tradition. Some brides still choose the traditional route with a twist. Here
are 8 ideas from brides and brides-to-be who have considered this.
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Some brides choose to have their father walk them down
the aisle only halfway and then walk the other half by themselves. This symbolizes
the bride's transfer from dependence to independence and that she has a new
life of her own. This is pretty safe since it still involves the father of
the bride.
- Some have their mother and father both walks them down
the aisle, so they can both give them away. For some brides, this is a way
to include her mother in the process. While this may be also seen as an attempt
to go against a "male dominated society", it still should be accepted
by most if you are worried about it.
- Another thing that is becoming more popular is the groom
meeting the bride halfway. It's not only cute, it symbolizes the strong union
between them. Again, it may seem improper to some strict traditionalists,
but who's paying for the wedding?
- Some brides choose to have only their mothers walk them
down the aisle. Some brides and their mothers are so close that tradition
is a non-issue. They just want to honor their mothers for their love and hard
work.
- Walking down the aisle by oneself is relatively new and
you have to be careful. It is not so much the break with tradition that may
cause trouble as it is the bundle of nerves you may feel when walking down
the aisle alone. A test run may help you, but it is not the same as the real
thing! Everybody is "ahhing" you, your fiancé is looking
at you as if he is seeing an angel from heaven and you are excited on top
of all that. If you are not the shy type and still want to take a go at it,
plan your wedding early so that you are not stressed out. And try not to think
about what could go wrong!
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Some brides may split it up between two escorts. For example,
you could have your uncle walk you down partly and then have your father walk
you down the rest of the way. This way everyone gets his turn to shine.
- Walking together with you fiancé is not something
out of the question. It is the ultimate demonstration of partnership, commitment
and independence. If you are one of the brides who are aiming to break with
tradition this could be a good route.
- A bride who does not have her father with her anymore may
still want someone who is like a father to her to escort her down the aisle.
She may choose her uncle, brother, godfather or even a close friend of her
father to "represent" him. In this case it is good idea to get your
escort's approval way in advance and talk to friends and family about how
they feel to gauge how this may look if you are afraid of offending anyone.
Above all, it is your day. I know you might be afraid of offending
someone, but it is your day and most of the time your friends and family are
not that "strict". Even if someone else is footing the bill, it’s
you who will have the most vivid memories of your day and it's you who will
have to live with it.
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Victoria Williams is the editor of www.nuptialparadise.com, a Wedding Planning magazine. You can reprint this article as long as the bio is in place. info@nuptialparadise.com
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