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It's not as scary as we all think! I was scared shitless about it. I was scared I was going to trip and I dont like being the center of attention. But it was honestly not bad at all. I didn't even think about tripping while I walked. I smiled at my DH, at our guests, etc... I was shocked how calm I was all day since I'm NEVER like that.
I dreaded our wedding day, wanted to skip it and get straight to our honeymoon but now I wish I could do it all again because it was so much fun.
You'll be fine and congrats!! Take it all in as it really does go by fast.
Nope! it's over in two seconds and you might catch a glimpse of one or two people on the aisles and that's it.
Don't worry at all!
@snake: Great post--I'm terrified too! (Congrats btw) Can't wait to hear some more replies...
NOT scary. Your focus will be locked on your fiance and you will not notice the eyes at all! It was one of my favorite moments of the day. And it wasn't even the first time we saw each other... we did a first look!
it's not that bad and will be over before you even have a chance to be nervous! Honestly let your father (or whomever) guide you and even talk to them while you're walking. Walk slowly and hold your bouquet low (better for photos - don't hold them infront of your chest). Concentrate on your steps until you're within eyesight of FI. After that point you'll be too happy to worry about anything else.
Don't worry at ALL! The days before I was also so nervous about walking down the aisle and the first dance, I too hate being the center of attention, but the day of, all you will think about is how freaking excited you are!! Even saying my vows, I was super calm, usually I have a shaky voice when public speaking! You will be so into the moment that you won't be stressing about other things, have fun and congrats!
I was incredibly nervous. I was so nervous that even during the rehearsal I rushed it to the point where my father AND the priest both had to tell me to slow down! Still, the next day as I was actually walking down the aisle I saw my soon to be hubby standing there and I just couldn't stop smiling. I don't remember anything except one minute I was at the back of the church seeing him for the first time and the next thing i know my dad is lifting back my veil and passing me off to my husband.
You will be fine. Just focus on what is waiting for you at the end and the bit in the middle won't matter. :)
Oh I'm so scared too! I'm such a klutz and I choose to have 5 and a half inch heels (brillant I know right?)! I'm hoping that just looking at my fiancee will somehow help me float there because walking without tripping isn't realistic for me.
It's so good to hear that the ladies that have posted were totally okay!
Not scary at all. Promise! The only thing that made me go "oh shit" was when the priest said "everyone please rise" and I heard EVERYONE in the church stand lol. Usually though, the guests will stand when you enter so you wont go through that. Trust me, you'll be focused on the guests and walking to your husband. One word of advice...at the door, stop and look around. This is probably one of the only times you will see all of your friends and family together to celebrate YOU (as a couple.) Thats awesome. I wasnt nervous about the aisle walk at all prior, but had I been, it would have been nothing to be nervous about. Its such an exciting moment. And DONT LOOK DOWN! I looked down for a ton of pics lol. Dont know why. Its pretty common though =O)
@SouthernTulip:I had 5 inch heels as well. It will be fine =o)
I DID rush though, and my dad kept whispering "slow down!" lol
It's not scary at all! I walked suuper slow to really savor the moment. I kept my head up the entire time for pictures, and didn't stop smiling! I wasn't worried about tripping, because I felt really comfortable in my shoes. Practice walking around in your shoes a lot and you should be fine!
I wasn't nervous at all but I will be honest when they came to get me in the bridal suite since it was my time to walk down the aisle and I heard the music my knees started to buckle. However as soon as I got to the top of the aisle and looked around I saw all of these familiar happy faces and was instantly calmed. Looking at your friends and family and then seeing the love of your life with a smile on his face is amazing! Just enjoy the moment, your dad won't let you fall. And smile so you have some pretty pictures.
It's not that bad! I agree with the previous posters. Look up and smile (you'll be happy you did when you get pictures back!!!) and don't worry about all the eyes on you. Just look at your FI and you'll be so happy and excited that nothing else will matter!!! :) 2 more days for you....yay! Oh, and don't do what I did (below) with your bouquet!!! Hold it lower. I forgot! (this is a non-professional pic so excuse the man's butt!!)
this is making me feel much better. i don't like being the center of attention and at my MOH's wedding i literally felt like i was having a panic attack the entire ceremony. her bouquet plus mine weighed about two tons and there were bright lights directed right at me and i spent the whole time thinking to myself, "if this rabbi doesn't shut up soon and end the ceremony i'm going to pass out." so of course i'm terrified i'll feel the same way at my wedding. at least i won't be responsible for holding any bouquets. hopefully having my FI next to me will keep me calm.
@pb and j: I've felt the same at wedding I've been in. I swear you're more nervous as a BM or MOH than you are as the bride :-) That's one of the reasons I was dreading the ceremony but it was completely different.
@Sunshine23: thank you!! it is the thing I am most scared about for our wedding but you honestly just made me feel so much better.
I totally forgot to put my veil over my face when walking down the aisle!!
omg i felt the same way before my wedding!! i was so nervous right up til when the doors opened in front of me... and then i saw all my family and friends in there and the feeling just melted! it was wonderful seeing them all there in support of us. so don't worry, you'll do just fine :)
I'm gonna be honest- It was super scary walking down the aisle! At first I tried to look at the crowd, but my face probably turned ten shades of red thinking about all those eyes on me. Then dad and I had to go up a couple steps and the front of my dress kept getting caught under my shoes so I was so scared I was going to fall... But then I looked up at my FI looking back at me and I didn't take my eyes off of him until the end of the ceremony. It was scary having all eyes on you, but remember that only one pair will ease all that stress away.
I was so nervous about being the center of attention that it surprised me. I had pterodactyls in my stomach, not butterflies! And when they came to get me and I walked out to the door, it actually started to ease up a little bit. When I walked out and saw my dad waiting for me, and everyone smiling, all of the nerves completely went away. I didn't feel nervous at all from that point on. I think it was just the fear of all of those eyes on me, but you're so obviously surrounded by love that it just disappears.
Congratulations!!!!!
I was excited for it, and I really wanted to take it all in, and even trying to, it was over in an instant. Don't worry, you will be fine!
you won't even bee thinking about it! I was so focused on my hubby, and you could just feel the love from everyone!
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My wedding is on saturday (eeee!) and the only thing I'm anxious about is walking down the aisle.. I feel like Im going to fall and all these eyes on me are making me want to panic. Brides, can you tell me what its really like? Does it go by faster than you know it? Is it seriously not as bad? Worse?
thanks!!!