Is it weird to have my mum walk me down the aisle?

No, I told my mum that if my dad's not at the wedding I want her to walk me down the aisle. If he comes I'll walk alone- I just don't want to cause a stir, but I do want my mum to do it!

No, I don't think it's weird, I think I should have chosen this option in the beginning, it would make my decisions a lot easier,

I see nothing wrong with it at all... I actually think its lovely ?

Thanks girls, it didn't even come into my head about it not being traditional it was just a no brainer for me that mum would do it and my mum (and me) was practically in tears when I asked her. It was only when people started asking who was walking my down the aisle and I said mum, their reactions were a little strange and I started to question it.

To tell you the truth I couldn't imagine or want anybody else doing it so who cares if it is not 'traditional'.

It is not weird at all. Definately something I would also consider if I didn't have a brother (who happens to be walking me down the aisle).

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My mum is walking me down the aisle too (for the same reasons) xx

Nope, don't think it's weird at all.

It never occured to me it could be seen as weird, my mum is walking me down the aisle.

I think it's absolutely lovely to have your mum walk you down the aisle! I would definitely do the same in your situation.

Keep in mind, this "tradition" harks back to times where marriages were bartering tools for business and it was the act of one man handing over ownership of his daughter to another man. Of course, it doesn't mean that now, but it's not a tradition that's worth keeping for the sake of it.

I actually really want both my parents to walk me down the aisle (after all, they both had an equal hand in bringing me up!) but my dad pointed out that it's the only thing he'll really get to do and he's been looking forward to playing that role all his life, so I didn't have the heart to insist

Not weird at all.....It's what is important to you.

My Dad is going to be at my wedding, but is not playing a part in it - His choice and mine. I've asked my brother to give me away, and my uncle to do the 'Father of the Bride' speech. Some people have reacted to this when I have told them, but like I said before, its whats important to those that are getting married.

Hope this helps xx

I asked both my parents to walk me down the aisle which was amazing and very important to me. They both made speeches too and my mum's was wonderful despite her being very nervous about it. You should do what you are happiest with - I'm sure your mum will be honoured to walk you down the aisle, mine was.

My mum and grandma brought me up. My mum is walking me down the aisle.

I would have liked it to be my uncle which it was to be for a while as mum was depressed and didn't feel she could do it but now my mum is doing it and she takes great pride in telling people when we talk about wedding plans.

I think it's lovely and when people say anything, you only need to say well my mum is the one I'm closest to and leave it at that but you don't have to explain yourself, it is your day and your choice who gets the privilege.

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I have no contact with my dad so my brother is giving me away, if I didn't have my brother it would most definitely be my mum

I don't think it's weird at all! I considered asking my mum, as my dad isn't coming to my wedding either but it was my mum who suggested having my brother give me away! My brother is younger than me too, I will be nearly 25 when I walk down the aisle and my brother will be 15 but I love the idea that he is giving me away and don't think it matter that he is younger than me after all he is the 'man of the house' now!