I have a dilemma at the moment about who is to give me away. My father has passed away and I want my Sister as Matron of honour. That leaves my 2 uncles who i rarely see and to be honest don't know that well. I know if I asked either they would happily oblige out of family loyalty. I would like to ask my brother in law but not sure whether this would be frowned upon by older family members. I am stuck with my decision and could do with some advice on whom to ask.
CommentAuthorlinzi
what about your Mum? its doesnt have to be a bloke these days. I think it is supposed to be a family member though, but having said that if you are close to your brother in law and want him to do it, then have him. Dont have some random uncle that you barely know.
or what about somebody that your Dad was close to?
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CommentAuthorkatiejayne
hi Linzi my mum is also deceased and so are both of my partner's parents. i think my bro in law will be the best option up to now just had a comment from an older relative who thinks it should be one of my uncles. x x
CommentAuthorx~Hails~x
These days it doesnt matter who you ask to walk you down. If you want your male best friend, your son, your daughter, your mum then go for it!! Have who means the most to you hunni and dont worry about what people may think about it
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CommentAuthorbridalmiss
It doesn't matter, I've asked my mum out of respect but she suggested my brothers as an alternative - I asked the vicar if it had to be a man giving me away, and he said it's not even a mandatory part of the service, and they have now removed the line 'who gives this woman away' from the service - so technically you could walk down the aisle yourself to your H2B!
do you think they can put that line back in for me? xx
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CommentAuthorGlitterfairy
Like the others have said nowadays anyone can do it. My step dad would still like to do it but my 8 year old boy has also asked if he could do it, so I have decided my bigger boys who will be 18 and 19 at the time of the wedding will walk in front of me and then I can have my step dad on one side and my little boy on the other side. That keeps them all involved then.
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CommentAuthorStevie_Dee
I have seen some weddings where the bride walks half way and the groom walks the other half to meet her and then escort her the rest of the way....maybe this is another option?
My dad is no longer here so my eldest brother is givng me away. It was quite a tough decision as I have 3. xx
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CommentAuthorbridalmiss
They still say it in America apparently, and also the 'you may now kiss your bride' - but it's not a Britih thing according to our vicar at least!
CommentAuthorlinzi
Dee that halfway thing in a lovely idea. Its almost like he is going down the aisle to save her and pull her into his protection. I love that idea.
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CommentAuthorkatiejayne
Thanks everyone for your advice. Having considered some options I am gonna ask my Bro in law. He knew my Dad well and has known me for a very long time. As my sister and nieces and nephews are bridesmaids, page boy etc it will be nice to involve my Bro in law too. At the end of the day the only person i really truly want to give me away isn't here so second best will be my Bro in Law .
