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[Nicole]

I have never really had a "father figure" in my life growing up. My real dad has never been in the picture and my mom never got remarried. Now that I am getting married and want to stick with tradition as much as possible, I don't know what to do when it comes to walking down the isle. I think I want to walk down by myself but have others say I should not?? Can I do this?? Any other suggestions??

[Jillian]

My mom's dad was never around, so she had her older brother give her away. If you don't have a brother or close male relative (doesn't have to be a father figure) consider setting aside a little bit of tradition and having your mother/mother figure walk you down the aisle. The whole "giving away" concept really is about the person who raised you and loved you seeing you moving on to the man who will now love and support you. If, God forbid, something were to happen to my father before the wedding, I would be just as honored to have my mother there.

[joni mcanulty]

I was having the same issue, and it ***e down to 2 choices for me. I'm getting married on April 9th, and my brother is going to walk me down the isle. But I was also considering my "soon to be father in law" to walk me down the isle. We have become very close and I'm already part of their family. My fiance' was tickled when I was telling him of my 2 choices.

[szyq0719]

My father passed away when I was 15 and I too was faced with the dilemma of who is going to give me away. I too, thought for a moment I will just go down the aisle alone. Since I had pressure to ask one of my brother in laws from one of my sisters, I felt that would be replacing him. So I found out that it is not odd to have your mother give you away these days. I asked my mom and she was so happy to do the job. I say ask your mom to walk you down the aisle if anyone.