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Giving Away The Bride

06/20/2017
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As a Bride what would you do if your father did not walk you down the aisle?

The significance of a father giving away the bride is a tradition that has been passed on for centuries. It is one that also holds sentimental value for it is the ending of one part of a Bride’s life and the beginning of another. There are many different circumstances that women endure throughout their lifetime some positive some negative; at times the root of these circumstances refer back to the relationships that they had with their parents. Some women have come to the realization that they can be their own source of love, strength, protection and perseverance when their parental relationships are broken; and so they might not have a problem pushing this tradition of a father walking them down the aisle to the side and creating their own traditions. Others may feel that this is a moment like no other; a father giving his pride and joy to another man to love , care, honor and protect for as long as they both shall live, is a tradition that can never be replaced. Life is what we make of it throughout the rough times, but we all have our experiences and so we wanted the opinions of married and single women in efforts to see the importance of this honored tradition. Their responses below describe many different scenarios but one thing remains the same and that is the importance of a father’s role especially in this particular tradition.  As such we asked this question:  Is it or was it at all important for your father to walk you down the aisle on your wedding day, why or why not? 



Janitza H

I do believe that it's an honor to have your father walk you down the aisle because a father is a little girl’s first love. When our superman walks us down the aisle it gives us a sense of security and pride. He looked after me and is now giving me away to the best man fit for the job. He is blessing the groom with his most precious possession all while with authority letting him know he is holding him accountable without parting his lips.


Kerriann B.

In my case my dad died when I was just 5 years old.  I’d have wished if he was here to walk me down the aisle being his youngest child.. I’m sure he'd have loved it too. Been down that road twice and each time I wished my dad was here to experience it. So yes if the dad is present and plays an active role in the child's life then I think it’s necessary after all it’s an accomplishment/another mile stone that should be celebrated by the ones you love and who loves you.


Kimberly C.

I grew up without my dad. Most of the things I learnt were from other men in my immediate surrounding and personal experience. Having my father at my wedding is not a goal as some would call it. I don’t necessarily need a reminder of the first man that failed me on this day. I'm looking towards to future with endless possibilities with a man whom has vowed to spend the rest of his life with me through it all.


Nikkitha B.

I’m an old fashion kind of gal and  I like the concept and idea of having your dad hand you off to the man that he entrust would take care of you for the rest of your life. Fathers are always over protective of their daughters so to see him standing strong and handing off his princess to someone she will now run to for everything is so heart felt. I wish my dad was still alive so I can have that moment.


Natasha R.

 It was very important for my dad to walk me down the aisle on my wedding day because my dad was like my wise man. I wanted him there with me to see me step into my "shoe" as a married woman. Unfortunately he was in another country and couldn't make it to my wedding.


Sade G.

For me no, because my father has never been in my life; when I first got married it was my mother that walked me down the aisle. I wanted the man who raised me, I call him my dad walk me half way and my grandfather walk me the rest but they both passed away



Natalie R.

This is a very, very deep question especially for someone who never been down the aisle.

Your wedding day is the day you show your family, friends and the world how much you love this individual you want to spend forever with. As I thought about the important role a father plays in his daughter's life, I came across this article which states, “The types of men that women date and have long-term relationships with are also directly related to the kind of relationship a girl has with her father.” I believe that every father should be a part of their daughter's special day, biological or otherwise.  Knowing that her supporter, role model and friend was right by her side on this day makes a big difference.


Melissa R.

I am sadly not married and my father has passed away. But I would have loved for him to give me away.


Tashoy B.

I don't have a relationship with my father so I think my opinion would be biased. I do believe that it depends on the relationship between the father and the daughter and what makes them happy.


Katherine M.

Ever since I was a little girl I always told myself that when I get married I wanted my father to walk me down the aisle it's always been my dream. It's important to have my father at my wedding because I look up to him and he has always been there when I needed him. Even when I’m not in need he's always making sure the family is okay, what can I say I'm a daddy’s girl.


Pamela W.

It's was important to have my dad present at my big day but he was not present he left me when I was just 1 month old. My wonderful, loving, caring and so so supportive stepdad took on the job and walked me down the aisle; I was so happy and blessed. Yes every girl should have their father by their side on this day, because they are about to make the biggest change of their lives by becoming someone’s wife.


Anonymous

 Firstly, I do not confined myself to all the traditions of weddings, so I've made a conscious decision that my mother would be the ideal human figure to give me away at my wedding. I have had a stronger relationship with her like a ship with battle scars emerging with victory pure as gold. That being said, it would be unconventional for my father to give me away for the sake of traditions. Our relationship is not yet deserving of such high hopes.


All life experiences are different and for these women on this special day this is their truth, So the next time you are invited to a wedding appreciate the family dynamics as they are representations of a true celebration. What's your truth?


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