"Is It Okay Not to Walk Down the Aisle with Your Father? A Special Feature on Unique Ways to Walk the Virgin Road"

2016.10.22 published

Is it okay not to walk down the aisle with dad?

When we think of walking down the aisle, it's usually seen as a moment where the bride walks hand-in-hand with her father. The typical flow during the wedding ceremony often includes the mother lifting the veil, the bride walking with her father to the groom, and then the father handing the bride over to the groom.*

However, there are many brides who for various reasons might say, "I don't want to walk with my dad," "my father is not present," or "I feel uncomfortable walking with my dad right up until the moment." In such cases, there are plenty of brides who do not walk with their fathers. Here are some examples of different ways to walk down the aisle!*

My unique way to walk down the aisle ① Walk with dad partway, then walk alone

This method involves walking partway down the aisle with your dad and then continuing on to the groom alone.*

The aisle represents the time you've spent until now. Some brides may have moved away from home to study at university and lived alone far away. Such brides might choose to walk with their fathers only up to a point before stepping toward the groom on their own.

This walking style showcases the bride's [independence] and is likely to be very emotional for both the father and mother...*

My unique way to walk down the aisle ② Walk with mom, uncle, or grandfather

Sometimes, fathers are not present due to passing away or divorce. In such cases, consider walking down the aisle with your mother, uncle, or grandfather.*

Choose someone you consider to be your most "important" person, like your mother who raised you on her own, or an uncle or grandfather who has always cared for you like a father.

Walking down the aisle accompanied by someone important can be just as invaluable as walking with dad. If you walk with someone other than your father, it's even better if the emcee introduces you during the reception or at another fitting moment!*

My unique way to walk down the aisle ③ Walk with siblings

This method involves walking down the aisle together with your brothers or sisters. Your siblings are truly the ones who have "walked with you" throughout your life, having played together and sometimes fought during childhood.*

If walking with brothers, it’s nice to link arms, and if with sisters, it's recommended to hold hands for escorting.*

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My unique way to walk down the aisle ④ Walk with two fathers

This is a real wedding story that took place abroad. The bride, Brittany, has parents who are divorced and has both a "biological father" and a "father who raised her." After much consideration, Brittany decided to walk with her "biological father."

However, just before walking down the aisle on the wedding day, her "biological father" went to her "raising father" who was attending and said, "My feelings of love for her have not changed. Would you walk down the aisle with her?" and took her hand.

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In this way, Brittany was able to walk down the aisle with both of her fathers! What a beautiful episode! For brides who are unsure about who to walk with down the aisle, why not consider the idea of "walking with three"?*

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Everyone’s way to walk down the aisle is unique

How did you find the different ways to walk down the aisle? Whether it's walking solo partway, walking with someone other than dad, or walking with two fathers, each bride’s "way to walk down the aisle" is different.

It’s perfectly fine to walk down the aisle with anyone you choose.* While there may be trends that suggest “this is how it should be,” remember to walk down the aisle in a way that reflects your own path and is “true to yourself.”*