Can My Son Escort Me Down The Aisle?
Question: I have a dear sister-in-law who is about to get married. She is having a very simple wedding, but she is facing one uncertainty. Her father is deceased and she has three sons. We're wondering if it would be okay for her oldest son to give her away at her wedding.
Answer: by The Knot
Absolutely. In fact, if she would like all three of her sons to escort her down the aisle, that’s completely appropriate. The idea is for the bride to be escorted by the person (or people!) from whom she wants a blessing to enter into her marriage. Having all three sons walk down the aisle with her is a wonderful way to include them.
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Comments (3)
trishw
I am thinking of my gorgeous 18 yr old grandson to walk me down the aisle, and I feel really honoured he wants to do this. Regardless of what any one thinks
angelbaby, SA
I would suggest that her 3 sons present her as and when asked who gives this woman they can all say we do in unison. as a civil celebrant I ask who presents NAME to be married to NAME or who presents NAME and NAME to be married to each other and both sets of parents can say we do if the situation is suitable.
Tradition make your own if you don’t fit the mould, there is no law its just religious tradition.
Victoria P Delaney cmc
Angelic Weddings
South Australia
Laura Craddock
I love it when brides are escorted down the aisle by their children and think it is entirely appropriate for one or more of them to give her away.
As a civil celebrant I often incorporate an acknowledgement of the children/step children into this part of the ceremony. In situations like this, it is important to acknowledge that in marrying a bride & groom are not only committing to each other but to the family unit as a whole. This makes everyone feel special and involved.
Laura Craddock
Modern Sydney Celebrant