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My father died many years ago. Can my son walk me down the aisle?
When Perth bride Michelle Cavallaro's wed Andrew Howie in December, 2012, she asked her eight-year-old son Jye to walk her down the aisle.
Yes, of course he can.
While tradition dictates the father of the bride walks them down the aisle, the fact is not everybody has a father while others simply do not have that sort of relationship with theirs.
Walking the bride down the aisle signifies giving the bride away and that can be done by any male the bride feels close to, including her own son or step-father or brother or even a very close friend!
In a recent Real Wedding, we told the tale of Perth bride Michelle Cavallaro who she asked her son Jye to give her away.
Also, many modern brides ask their mums to walk them down the aisle, especially in circumstances where they have been raised solely by their mothers or their fathers have passed away. It’s truly touching to watch.
At the end of the day, that moment when you walk down the aisle is the last one of your single life and the person leading you should be someone who is very special and deserves the priviledge of being with you in that moment, as well as the priviledge of “giving you away”.
Only you can decide who that person should be and age, sex or relationship shouldn’t matter!
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I think it’s a wonderful idea.
I think its a very good idea to let your son walk you down the isle. He is the most special person in your life, so why not..
Hi I agree it is a wonderful gesture I’m also having my sons give me away . My father is here with me but for me this is also my sons way of showing acceptance of my marriage , And a memory we will share for the rest of our lives . You should do what makes you happy .
I think that is lovely, I have my grandma walking me down:)
Tashhii, how lovely! What a fantasic memory for you both!
I think it would be a beautiful gesture to her father to have her son, his grandson walk her down the aisle
You could even build into the ceremony that at the point where the guests are asked who brings you to be married, your son could respond “On behalf of my grandfather, George Maxwell, I am honored to bring his daughter & my mother to be married today.”
Just lovely, StaceyM!
I think you can have who ever you want!! The original tradition of the bride being walked down the isle was because the bride couldn’t see through her veil and therefore needed assistance.
Wow, that’s fascinating! Thanks for sharing, Bree!
my father died 12 years back..im getting married for 2nd time next year, so my son is walking me down the aisle…i think its wonderfull..
How wonderful for you and your son, Deb! I hope you both have a wonderful day!
Definatly!! I’m having my mum walk me down the isle & give me away!! It’s a personal choice to have whoever you want walk you down and give you away!
Indeed, Jess! How wonderful – and why not, we say!