Father of the bride position

My Mum is walking me down the aisle.

Well where would you sit your mum if she didn't walk you down the aisle? I don't understand how the two are inextricably linked?

This. Where will your mum sit if she doesn't walk down the aisle with you?

My mum is walking me down the aisle and making a Mother of the Bride speech.

If you are having a traditional top table your mum would be there anyway usually sat with the father of the groom i think

I am having my grandad walk me down the aisle and most probably have my mum do a MOB speach

My son will walk me down the aisle (my dad died 20 years ago and I don't get on with my mum) and we aren't having a traditional top table or speeches either so wont have an awkwardness later on.

I think maybe the OP means that her Mum will be on the top table anyway, and whoever walks her down the aisle would sit with her Mum, if that person wasn't her Mum? I could be wrong. But either way, your Mum won't be alone, she'll be sitting with you and I'm sure there's no one she would rather sit with. Alternatively, you could ask your Mum to walk you down the aisle, but have both of your brothers at the top table as well.

I've seen everything from brothers, mums, family friends and in once case even the brides ex husband! Your mum will presumably be on the top table anyway and could keep her usual mother of bride place there couldn't she? Shouldn't cause any problems to have her walk you down.

I thought the OP meant this too!

I'm having my 'baby' (he's 15 I'm 24) brother give me away and then him and my mum will sit on the top table together so it keeps my top table even as everyone is in twos!

It was easier for me though as I only have the one sibling so not going to upset another by not asking them, alternatively my other options were to ask my mum or my grandad!

If you dont choose your mum I would choose from the eldest of your siblings, except for the one who is bridesmaid as she already has a role.

The person you feel closest to you and that has maybe stood by you as a father to an extent???

My nan will be walking me down, although it seems she's having issues with this (both my mother and father will be there), so I'm thinking I'll go it alone or with my son.

Thank you all for your suggestions.

My mum would still be sat at the top table regardless of her walking me down the aisle or not. I was just trying to get my head round who would sit next to her as I wasnt going to follow the tradition and have the father of the groom next to her.

After reading what others are doing I am thinking that what I will do is have 1 big table so there is no "top" table and have my mum walk me down the aisle. Saves me trying to juggle tables. would look good too as I am having a small wedding.

Thanks everyone.

Michaela