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Who Should Walk Me Down the Aisle?

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    Kaorinu5    7.10.10   Philly

    Hello, ladies!  I'm new here...so excited and congratulations to all!  Ok, here's my dilemna...

    I have a dad and a stepfather.  I definetely can't choose between the two because it would break both of their hearts.  I've thought of having both walk me down the aisle, but I didn't talk to my dad until I was 22 because he chose his ex-wife (not my mom) over me and he let her emotionally abuse me.  (Now we're close, BTW!)  And, growing up my stepdad wasn't too great, either.  Again, now we're better since i've moved out.  So...I was thinking of having my mom walk me down the aisle to avoid confrontration/drama and since she technically raised me fully...Me and my FH are pretty non-traditional with the wedding, but what do you all think?

     
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    oracle    October 23, 2010   Los Angeles

    I'd either have your mom, or have both dad's walk you.  It's great that you've been able to restore the relationships with both dads in your adult years!!!  

     
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    Tulip61110    June 11, 2010   Philadelphia

    It sounds like your mom would be the best option.  There's really no set rule on who should walk you down the aisle, so I say go with your mom...it would definitely be better than picking only one of the fathers and offending the other.

     
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    honeybun    June 5, 2010   VA

    I'm with Oracle!

     
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    CorgiTales    February 1, 2011  

    I think having your mom walk you is a good option. Having them both walk you is also a good option. A third option is having one walk you half way and the other walk you the other half. A bee did that recently (Ms. Espresso i think?) and it seemed like it worked out well. Ultimately, YOU have to be happy with it :) 

     
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    artbee    February 28, 2010  

    you sound like you'd be happiest with your mom, so i'd go with that. it would probably just make things easier and hurt less feelings too.

     
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    Kaorinu5    7.10.10   Philly

    I feel like I should rephrase...I want my mom to walk me down the aisle, but I think my "two dads" would be upset.  How should I tell them because they're gonna ask me why...

     
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    gingerkid4god    June 12, 2010   West Virginia

    If your mom has been their for you more i would definatly have her walk you down the  aisle.

     
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    cheerful    September 2009 - eloped  

    The person you want: your mom.

     
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    simpleandchic    November 27, 2010   Adelaide, South Australia

    I would have your Mum. I Dont think they will get upset, I think they will understand why.

     
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    Albee    9/25/2010   St. Paul, MN

    Another option (I suppose this could get tricky) would be to have your mom walk you down the full aisle but incorporate corgitale's suggestion to have each of your dad's walk you down half the aisle. (i.e. a parent on each arm). This way you could include everyone!

     
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    kjpugs    March 20, 2010   Indianapolis, IN

    I agree with Corgi! Separate but equal walks!

     
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    JoeyEmma    1st Aug 2010   England

    I would walk with your mum or on your own.

     
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    volleybride    Sept 18th, 2010   Philadelphia, PA

    Since I loathe confrontation I would just have both Dads walk me down the isle together, and let mom chill at the end of the isle. (I mean you have two arms right?).  In the end, you should do what makes you comfortable and everyone who loves you should understand.

     
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    Br1tSh1n1ngStar    10/17/09   New Jersey

    I think since you want your mom to do it, she should. It should be someone who's supported you your whole life. When your "dads" ask why you didn't choose them, just tell them that you couldn't pick between the two of them and that you are closest to your mom. They hopefully will understand.

     

     
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    eryepye    March 27, 2010   Seattle, married in Portland

    I'd have your mom do it!  I'm having my two grandpas walk me down because they've stepped in and been my "dads" in lieu of my own.  Whoever was there for you and supported you through the years should be the one by your side :)

     

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