Alternatives To Walking Down The Aisle

My wedding is very casual and small. I am sure I dont want to walk down the aisle, due to the size of the wedding and I`ll be 6 1/2 months pregnant. Is there some other way to get to the alter without having to actaully walk down the aisle?
Posted by Maddie; updated 11/08/04

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You want a wheelchair? how else will you get to the alter without walking? this should be a walk of honor, not a walk of shame.
Posted by Cynthia; updated 11/08/04

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I guess I am trying to figure out how you wanted this done. Will you be in a church? Can you come out from the sides? It will still be that walk. I agree, you should take that walk with pride and not with shame. You will have the husband there as well as your child. Proudly walk down that aisle and if you want to - skip, run or sing, do that too but don`t miss that moment, it is one that the guests will never forget no matter what your condition.
Posted by Mika; updated 11/09/04

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Just so i make myself alittle clear now than i did in my first question i would like to mention that its just a room where every one is going to eat and celebrate together. The aisle is no bigger than 7 feet and I have nobody to walk down the aisle with. My husband has about 25 people on his side and i have three. Theres no bridesmaids or anything like that. Just thought i would add that in.
Posted by Maddie; updated 11/09/04

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I would just walk with your fiancee so that you are taking your first steps of married life together.
Posted by Sarah; updated 11/09/04

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My husband and I are planning a vow-renewal and we are walking down the aisle together.

I think I understand what you are getting at. You dont` want the act of you coming down the aisle to be a big deal. Here`s an idea: Don`t have the music change to announce your arrival. Keep some classical music going (or enya, enigma, etc) consistently throughout the guest seating and you can just "appear".

If you have a short ceremony you can forego chairs and have everyone standing around mingling. Since it`s a casual wedding you can just enter the room, walk to the altar and announce that you`d like to get started with the ceremony.

HTH
Posted by Mrs.T; updated 11/16/04