I'm considering walking myself down the aisle, thoughts?

Has any other bride done this at one of your weddings?

Question Asked: 16/11/2017

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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Kaye Hartog

(2) · Adelaide and Surrounds

Posted: 8/02/2018

great idea if that's what you want to do 

Answered by: 22 Experts

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Lisa Keevill

(4) · Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 31/01/2018

I have had brides walk themselves down the ailse, I have had brides with their grooms, puppies, brothers, mums, sisters - the good thing about getting married in a modern world - you can do whatever you want (but I don't think I could do a naked wedding - so maybe look up another celebrant if this is your thing).

John De Chiera

(1) · Perth + Margaret River - WA

Posted: 7/12/2017

Yes of course you can walk down the aisle by yourself.You don't need to have someone give you away.Long as you present yourself to this occassion of your own free will.

Julie Blanch

(4) · Taree / Port Macquarie / Lower North Coast/Manning Valley/Barrington Coast

Posted: 3/12/2017

It is your ceremony so if you wish to walk down the aisle unescorted why not. 

Treasured Ceremonies

(16) · Byron Bay to Ballina , North Coast NSW and Gold Coast QLD

Posted: 28/11/2017

Excellent, you are not alone and your celebrant should be able to make it very special for you and make you feel special on the day

Beyond Celebrations - Ray Curran

(6) · Hobart, Tasmania (and all other areas of the State)

Posted: 28/11/2017

That is perfectly fine and has been done by many Brides over the years.

How you make your entrance is your decision and yours alone.

I have had several weddings whereby the Bride enters alone and looks stunning and elegant as she does.  Other weddings have had the Groomsmen escort the Bridesmaids first then the Groom escort Bride to the Celebrant.  Each looked beautiful and meant a lot to the couple in making their day that bit special.

Kerin Woods - Civil Celebrant

(5) · Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland, Melbourne Metro

Posted: 23/11/2017

I have a number of brides do this and it is lovely. You could even walk down together as a couple. There is no right or wrong, it is whatever you want. I love it when couples do their own thing and make their ceremony unique. 

Greg Evans

(38) · Melbourne and surrounds and Mornington Pennisula and Yarra Valley Also Mansfield

Posted: 23/11/2017

It is up to the Bride who she walks down the aisle with.  Several brides that I have married choose to walk down the Aisle alone.  Personally, I think it is a wonderful moment in any persons life so why not share it with someone you love. I have seen brothers, sisters, children. Aunties and Uncles, cousins , neighbours and best friends.  Dad is my favourite.

Jen Lawrie-Smith Marriage Celebrant

(24) · Macedon Ranges, Daylesford, Melbourne

Posted: 18/11/2017

Hi there, yes, lots of brides have done this and there's no reason why you shouldn't.

If it's a long walk and/or you're a bit nervous about it, how about your Groom meeting you part way and you walking the last part together?

Enjoy your day!

Celebrant by the Sea - John Paterson

(2) · Central Coast and surrounds | Newcastle and Hunter Valley and surrounds

Posted: 18/11/2017

Great, go for it.  The Bride's entrance is the most dramatic moment of the ceremony, just as the vows and the kiss is the emotional high point of the event.  So be very careful selecting the right music to accompany your arrival.  That said, you do not need to go to the extent that Arianna did: https://youtu.be/zUrqEoeJ1DA

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