Would it be weird if my dad performed my wedding AND walked me down the aisle?

Question

haha. (he is officiated) i know its weird but it would be really cheap! I guess he would have to ask himself "who gives this bride away?" lol...maybe jump back n forth.

I have no mommy, she passed n my fiancee has no dad, he left n his mum cant attend bcos she's in England and afraid to fly! So my dad will be the only parent there!

Has anyone ever heard of that?

Answer 1

My dad did this for my sister's wedding. (He had passed away two years before I got married, so I couldn't have him do it.)

My dad was a Deacon. He walked her halfway up the aisle, where the groom was waiting. Then he went to the sacristy to put on his vestments, then performed the ceremony with a priest.

We don't do the 'giving away' part in our culture/religion.

Answer 2

Well the only time I saw something similar was a mother walked the bride down the aisle to her father who was officiating and they skipped the "who gives this woman" part. I think you could do that just have your father escort you and place your hand in your grooms then officiate. And skip the who gives this woman part.

Answer 3

Nope it wouldnt be weird seen it down alot,especially in church weddings!

They just skipp the part...."who give this bride away"

They go directly into the cermony!

Answer 4

I don't think he legally can perform your marriage. I am a Justice of the Peace in Australia. JP's can't sign any documents for family members (it's advised that they don't sign documents for friends).

I'm not sure if your father is a JP or not but I'm quite sure that what ever his position is he can not legally perform your wedding.

Laws are different from country to country so I would advise you to find out what the law suggests where you are from.

Answer 5

When you say cheap...you mean saving $50!?

Cuz that's the average donation to an officiant.  Also, almost anyone can be officiated online for not much more.

How does your fiance feel about this?  If he loves your dad and sees him as the same spiritual guide you do...then go for it!  He can walk you down the aisle and then take his place between you.  Plus...marrying you off is good enough for the giving away part.

If you're fiance doesn't feel that way though...I think you might want to consider someone else.

Answer 6

A wedding is only as special as you make it. Do you have other relatives attending? Maybe an uncle can stand and say that her family and I do. So it's up to you. But it's happened. Blessings on your upcoming marriage.

Answer 7

I think this would be beautiful and special. Many Dads get to walk their daughter down the aisle but not many get the privilege of uniting their daughter with her spouse. I think it would be very personal and a really special honor for him!