| Second-Time Brides Forum Discuss ways to walk down the aisle again. |
07-16-2007, 02:23 PM
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2nd time questions
Whew! my aunt says she cant believe i want to do it again. I got married the 1st time when i was 18. my mom was battling cancer and passed the month before the wedding, so i had no control over anything. so while this will be my second marriage, it is my 1st wedding. And i intend to take full advantage of all things available to 1st time brides.
I will be wearing white, bright white. We are skipping the chuch, because I want to be married outside. Right now we are looking at about 150 people (120 are my friends and family). We havent decided on a menu (we arent getting married until 2009), but we are trying to decide between heavy hors d'ouevers or full sit down dinner.
I have 6 bridesmaids.
Right now we are trying to determine the roll of our children, and that's where i need some advice. My daughter is 6 and his is 5. So we pretty much figured them for flower girls. they will be 8 and 7 then, so that's a great age. My boys are the issue. they will be 11 and 13. I thought about letting them walk me down the isle. At this point in our lives, their acceptance of my fiancee is more important thatn anyone elses. But are they too young? and if so, what else can they do? And who, if anyone, do i have walk me down the isle?
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07-16-2007, 02:58 PM
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why not
I think it would be great for your 2 boys to walk you down the aisle if not they should have a place of honor standing next to your soon to be DH! Congratulations and good luck 
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07-16-2007, 03:15 PM
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Welcome! 
I think 11 & 13 is fine for them to walk you down the aisle, but for some reason I keep thinking that I've heard people say on here that you shouldn't do this. I can't remember why... Maybe someone will pop in explain if they know what I'm talking about.
If you choose to have them do something else, at that age they could do a reading during the ceremony, they could man the guest book, they could even stand up on the grooms side and escort the Flowergirls.
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07-16-2007, 03:18 PM
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I don't think there's a problem with your boys walking with you down the aisle. I think what Heather's referring to is the fact that your sons should not be asked the question, "Who gives this bride in marriage?" as they cannot give you away (because they're your kids).
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07-16-2007, 08:39 PM
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I think it would be fine for them to walk you. Just make sure it will be comfortable to do that. I had my dad and stepdad walk me down the isle the first time I got married (also 18, still in highschool, huge mistake) and the isle was NOT wide enough for 3 people, so they kind of dragged me behind them, and we were tripping, and it was UGLY! Plus, it was uncomfortable for me to try to hold a boquiet while some had a hold of each of my elbows! lol It was a mess!
Just practice, make sure it feels right, if not, have them be Jr. Groomsmen. That is a great choice too! Good Luck!
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