Do I have my future father in law walk me down the aisle?

Hi Shelby. You can inform your fiance's family that there is not a legal requirement to have a 'father' walk you down the aisle. You can pick who you want to give you away. Couples often give themselves to each other which is a beautiful way to begin the ceremon and has a lot of significancefor both of you. You can tell them that you want it to be a very personalised unique ceremony and this is what you want to do and have always wanted to do. Stick to your guns!

Hi Shelby,

It is your wedding and you should have it the way you want. I have never heard of a future Father-In-Law walking the Bride down the aisle. If you do not have a family member or best friend that you want to ask then it is fine to walk down by yourself. As for your In-Laws to be, why not suggest to them that he needs to be there for his Son and assisting him on the day would be more benificial.

Good Luck

Marina

You can choose absolutely anyone you like to walk you down the aisle. AND you can choose more than one person! As long as they are special to you and are the person you want by your side as you take those very special, and very nerve wracking steps!

Don't feel pressured to do this. I have had brides walk in on their own, or brides & groom walk in together. Some people think you HAVE to be walked in by an older male, but there are less and less old-fashioned traditions these days. Do what you want - its YOUR day, not the M-I-L's. Sorry my reply is a bit late. Rgds - Craig Moran, Celebrant.

Anyone can walk you down the aisle Shelby. Despite family pressures the choice is yours. Traditionally the father of the bride walks his daughter down the aisle but if this is not possible or the your preferred choice that is perfectly OK. These days many brides walk down the aisle alone, some with both their parents either side, some with brothers, uncles, sisters, or even their own children. No set rules apply.

Absolutely you can. totally your choice and let no-one tell you otherwise. If that is how you feel and you want to create that memory of your day of him walking you down the aisle then go ahead

I think you should trust your OWN feelings. The privilege of walking you down the aisle should be given to the one who has represented the "father" figure in your previous life. If your own father is alive and you wish him to be apart of this memorable day then most brides ask him - if not then an uncle, grandfather, or really close member of the family.There is always a manly figure in the background of every girls life waiting for this same opportunity! Don't cave in to pressure and then regret it. This is YOUR day - YOU decide. Best of luck and lots of hugs on angels wings to guide you.

I would suggest you do what you really want, it is your day after all so go with what's in your heart. I have seen friends of the bride take the place of the father, both male and female, sometimes even two females. Its your wedding day and your choice!

Dear Shelby,

My advice is that you have whoever YOU want walk you down the aisle. It would be a rather strange scenario for your future Father In Law to "give you away" to his own son. In my opinion, it would not be truly correct. You could have almost anyone else. A very close friend, any grown up children, anyone who means a lot to you and whom you love and respect.

As a marriage celebrant of almost 11 years i have onky swen that happen once because the brides family were not present.