Who Will Walk The Bride Down The Isle
The father of my children and I have been divorced for 20 years. I have been remarried for 19 years and my present husband raised the children as if they were his.
My daughter is getting married this spring and she is faced with trying to figure who will walk her down the isle. I never wanted this decision to cloud her happy day. My husband said he was fine taking a back seat because he knows where her love lies and this was a small formality.
What would be some suggestions to keep peace with my former husband but not to crush the heart of my present husband?
Posted by Chris; updated 12/03/02
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My parents too are divorced and have been for 12 years. My mom remarried 11 years ago and her new husband is just as much if not more of a father to me then my real father.
I have been faced with the exact situation and my solution is very simple, I love both of my fathers and they both deserve the opportunity and respect of giving me away so they will both be walking me down the isle. When the preacher asks who will give me away, they can answer we do. I will also dance with both during the reception. No feelings with be hurt and my love for both of them will be shown not only to them, but to the guest attending the wedding.
I hope this helps.
Mandy
Posted by Mandy; updated 12/04/02
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I was faced with the same situation. I had my brother walk me down the isle. This was very special for both my brother and myself.
Posted by Lindsey; updated 12/11/02
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What does your daughter want to do? Does she have a prefrence? Its all about her, and both fathers should understand that.
Posted by Joan; updated 01/04/03
