How Do I Have 2 Fathers Involved In Wedding
HELP!!!! I am very very close with my father, but I am also close with my step father who has done many things for me over the years as well... How do i have them both involved in walking me down the aisle without hurting my real father`s feelings.. I know that he appreciates my stepfather always being there for me.. But I feel my father needs to be the one giving me away.. Some have mentioned me having both walk me down, but still i feel like that is taking away the glory from my father...i thought about having step father walk along with us but then sit down as we continue to go up & dad gives me away, but wouldnt that cause to much distraction??? Please help! any ideas are greattttttly appreciated!
Posted by Megan; updated 08/31/04
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Oops sorry didnt mean to post that thread twice!!
Posted by Megan; updated 08/31/04
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You could have your Step-dad do a reading during the ceremony. And of course he should wear a tux, nothing is more telling to me is when there is a step father situation and 1 is wearing a tux and the other is not.
Posted by RecentBride; updated 08/31/04
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Thanks for the advice guys.. I have a big decision to make.. I appreciate all of the help i can get!
Posted by Megan; updated 09/01/04
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Megan,
I feel your pain! I was in the exact same situation. What I did was had both my dad`s walk me down the aisle, but I made sure that my `dad` was the last person that I kissed and hugged. So my step-dad was on my left and my dad on my right. I hugged and kissed my step-dad, then turned and hugged and kissed my dad. Then I went and joined my groom. It worked perfectly and everybody thought it was beautiful and thoughtful to include both of them. Talk it out with your dad`s. In the end they only want what is going to make you happy.
Posted by Coral; updated 09/02/04
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I also have the same problem. My stepfather & I are very close as he has really had a huge part in my upbringing with my mother since I was 8. My father left when I was 3 but we have still maintained a fairly close relationship. Since my stepfather is really the one I go to with concerns and life events I decided to involve both fathers`. It`s important to do whatever is going to make you happy on your wedding day, of course while trying to consider their feelings. I`m going to have my mother & stepfather walk me half way down the aisle & my father walk me to the altar. This way I can involve both of them. Good luck! :)
Posted by Ocean; updated 09/10/04
