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Who should walk me down the aisle?
My parents Divorced about 16 years ago. My mother remarried and hes been remarried for about 12 years now. My real dad and i have had a distant relationship until recently. We have grown to talk frequently and I visit him about once a week. My step-dad and i have also had a rocky road. But as i've grown and matured and moved out of their home things have changed. Both My mom and Step dad AND my real dad are helping pay for the wedding. HOWEVER my wedding as brought up a lot of past arguments. I love my dad and i was touched that he wanted to walk me down the aisle. My mother feels he doesn't deserve it and while im not close with my step dad, she thinks he should do it. My dad and his side of the family have vowed to not come if my step dad does it. I expressed that its my wedding day and its a celebration of my fiance and i committing to each other and how much we love each other and had asked that everyone please be adult about it. As the months have gone by and not making a decision the arguments between the families have worsened. Any advice? ps- i cant have both walk me because we wont fit and they hate each other. My brother is in the military and wont be getting leave so he can't. I know that walking down alone is an option. But i would really love and have dreamed of being GIVEN away. Please help.
14 Answers
- ?Lv 51 decade ago
Your real father should do it. And you say that you have started patching this up with him now, im sure everyone deserves a second chance especially if they're your parents. I am totally against your step dad doing it sinc eyou never got along and since your real dad will be there, it just doesn't make sense.
Your dad should walk you down the aisle
- 1 decade ago
The honor of walking you down the aisle should go to your natural Dad. If you want both of your parents could walk you down the aisle. Good Luck I hope this does not pose any problems with your Mom or Step Dad.
- MessykattLv 71 decade ago
Your mom is being a jerk, because she's using her personal relationship with these men to try to dictate YOUR choice. And it's a very personal choice. Try politely pointing out to her that you didn't pick your biodad, nor did you pick your stepdad, and that you're now an adult who gets to define your own relationship with them. She really does need to back off, as do these drama queen relatives threatening not to come if they don't like your choice.
This isn't all that uncommon these days, if that helps any, and also paying money for the wedding is nice of your stepdad, but it doesn't entitle him to walk down the aisle. It merely means he's one of the hosts.
- 1 decade ago
Your real dad should walk you down the aisle. Your mom is telling you to have your stepdad walk you down the aisle because she is attached to him and she probably doesn't like your dad. I don't have any relationship with my real dad and I would LOVE if he would be in my life to walk me down the aisle. Don't cave to the pressure. It is your wedding. It is pretty obvious from the wording that you would prefer your real dad. Enough said. :)
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- 4REEELv 71 decade ago
Trust me on this one, keeping peace in the family is the most important thing.
BOTH should walk you down the aisle. That means you need to find another venue that has space for 3 people to walk down the aisle.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
your mother seems to be the only one who wants your step father to walk you down the aisle. Your real father is there for you and actually proposed to do it, he'd feel horrible if you chose your step father over him... and your step father will understand if you don't choose him, he knows he's not your real father. AND if you don't choose your real father half your family won't come...
choose your real dad! :)
hope you have a great wedding
- 1 decade ago
Your real father should be the one who walks you down the isle. He is your FATHER. Isn't it important that his side of the family comes to the wedding? I don't blame them if they dont come if you allow your "step father" to walk you down the isle. Who made you?? Your step father or your REAL father who not only is helping you out for wedding, but LOVES you.
- 1 decade ago
Its sad that your family is causing you additional stress and making this decision harder for you. This is supposed to be a fun and happy time. What is your heart telling you to do? Don't worry about who's feelings will be hurt, just do what you really want to do. If your family is not willing to accept your decision, than that is their loss for not supporting you on your special day.
- Snow FlakeLv 41 decade ago
How about if your step-dad walks you halfway, then in the middle your step-dad gives you to your dad and he walks you the rest of the way? Sounds stressful for you but you can't make the whole family happy, be sure to make yourself happy with your decision. Good luck.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
its your choice but don't let anyone spoil your dream wedding if you think you dad has done enough for you bringing you up been there for you then i say your dad if not then what about a grandad? or your mam? hope you pick the right person but remember its for you and your fiance no one else good luck and congratulations :-)