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Hands down, my best friend in the world is my Mom. Of course Mr. G is my best friend, too. He is my life partner. But my Mom and I go back further in the timeline of my life than anyone I have ever known. I am blessed to have the relationship that I have with her, and I am thankful for it every day.
Growing up and finding your way as an adult isn’t always easy. The past few years of my life have been challenging. There have been financial hardships and family struggles that have, at times, overtaken my life. Sometimes I think my Mom wishes my brothers and I could be little again. When we were kids, she could save us from anything. She was our world protector. When we were hurt, she gave us a Band Aid and kissed our wounds. When we were having trouble in school, she talked to our teachers.
But now that we are older, my brothers and I have problems that she can’t fix, and sometimes that makes my Mom sad. But she never gives up. She is always there cheering us on and believing in us. Our victories are her victories. Our pain is her pain.
I want both of my parents to walk me down the aisle. It just feels like the right thing to do.
I have a lot of respect for the tradition of the father walking his daughter down the aisle. I think it is wonderful, and I hope that my Dad doesn’t have hurt feelings. But, for me, I can’t imagine having my Mom sit on the sidelines for this. I want her to know that she still means as much to me as when I was a kid. Actually, she means even more.
My Mom and I (with Emma, of course)
My Mom and her kids
I haven’t asked her yet. I am still waiting for a good time to “pop the question”.
Are any of you walking down the aisle with your Mom or someone else special to you?
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I feel the same way! I can’t imagine my Mom not being by my side. In some ways, she deserves the “position” way more than my father.
Oh, I love my mom so much the same way!!! She’s walking me down the aisle (as my father is deceased)–but she would have with my father if things were different. I LOVE your family photos. Just beautiful!!!
I was raised by my Mom, she was a single parent & I’m an only child and my father’s not invited to the wedding.
Mom will be walking me down the aisle, giving me to my FI and he will be giving her a kiss on the cheek in lieu of the traditional handshake.
I love the idea of both parents walking with you down the aisle!
I’m not close with my father at all even though he’ll still be at the wedding. I’m extremely close with my mother but didn’t want to hurt my father’s feelings by asking her.
So I asked one of my very best friends, my brother. 
In Jewish weddings, both parents always walk both the bride and groom down the aisle. I think it’s great!
Yep - she is walking with me as well I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful friendship with my mom as well!
Both of my parents are walking me down the aisle. My dad is thrilled that my mom will be with us, too!
I love this post. Both my parents are walking me down the aisle too.
Yaay! My mom is walking me down too! When I mentioned it to her and my dad they both started crying! My dad took me aside later and said that was one of the most wonderful things I could have asked her. She was so so happy. Now for me, I actually have a stronger connection with my father, but I knew how much it would mean to her and I’m so glad I did.
Aww, I think it’s super special to be walked down the aisle by both parents!! (I did that too) You are so lucky to have such a great relationship!
I feel the same way about my mom too. Both of my parents will be walking with me. I thought my mom would want to stick with tradition but she was excited that I asked her.
My parents are divorced and my mom basically raised me — so I’d really, really like to have both of them walk me down the aisle.
My dad, though, is very sensitive and I’m worried about how to tell him my desire without hurting his feelings. I’m not booting him out — I’m just adding Mom!
Any suggestions?
My parents were divorced and my dad…well, he isn’t the best guy. I’m not trying to be spiteful, but I definitely plan on having my mom walk me down the aisle. She’s the one who’s really giving me away.
Sweet post! And really great pictures, you have a beautiful family! I’m definitely having my Mom walk me down the aisle along with my dad. She was surprised when I told her, I suppose I should’ve asked her first!
I’m not close to my Father. In fact, I’m thinking about not inviting him at this point. Like KellieJeanne, my mother raised me as a single parent. She definitely is going to be the one to walk me down the aisle and “give me away.” She’s the only one that I feel has earned that right and she’s the only one I would want to make that walk with. I can’t wait!
Most definitely I want both of my parents to walk me down the aisle. I too am so close to my mom I can’t imagin her not being part of it! You family is adoreable!
I’m still up in the air about having a parent walk me down the aisle (though if I do, it will, without a doubt in my mind, be my mom), BUT when my mom and stepdad got married when I was in high school, I got to walk my mom down the aisle!
that’s how i feel about my mom too. and i broached the subject with her but she thinks it’s weird since it’s “tradition” for the father to walk down the aisle. i’m really hoping i can get her on my side though
Same with me - both of my parents are walking me down the isle. They are such a support system, she is my best friend, and I can’t imagine it being any other way than that. Great post.
I will also be having my mum & my dad walk me down the aisle, I can’t wait! Your mom is darling Miss Glitter!
My mom is walking me down the aisle! We even considered a mother/daughter dance…but we thought that might make us feel silly.
My Father and my son (( who will be 3 at the time )) will be walking me down the aisle, it was very important for me that my son also ‘give me away’ because i am not marrying his father. I can’t imagine walking down the aisle without him!
I’m walking down the aisle with my Mom because my Dad passed away last May. There is NO WAY I could walk it alone.
Wow! This article helped me see my control freak mom in a whole new light!! I may borrow some of those words for my thank you letter to her…
What a wonderful way to celebrate your relationship. I think your Dad would be more than happy to share this moment, esp. if it is that important to you!
You and your mum are too cute!
I wanted both my parents to walk me down the aisle, but my mum said that she would cry too much and she doesn’t like being the centre of attention, so I let it go.
Its a lovely idea! I had my mom and dad walk me down the aisle. It really meant alot to her and to me. Your mom will love it and you’re dad won’t feel offended.
I would *love* for both my mom and dad to walk me down the aisle… but they had a nasty divorce and there’s bad blood on both sides (more my dad’s than my mom’s) from events that have happened since the divorce. I really hope it cools down in the year to my wedding, because I really want them both to walk me.
My mom and dad are both walking me down the aisle too! My dad didn’t want to walk me down by himself and I wanted my mom to walk with me as well so it worked out! My mom thought it was really weird at first because she says she’d never seen that at a wedding before. But she got over it after 5 minutes when I said that she hasn’t really attended that many weddings in her lifetime compared to the number of weddings out there.
I would love for them both to walk be down the isle but I have actually asked my mom to be my MOH. We are very close and I could not imagine anyone else in that position. When I think of the types of things the MOH will be doing I keep seeing my mom. She did not really get to be involved in my sisters wedding so this is also a good chance to get her more involved. She loves it. (It also keeps her farther away from my dad’s new wife [divorced] and in a place of honor, so that helps too). Besides I think our isle is a little smaller as the church has two. So I think this will work out for the best
Your mom is beautiful!
I asked my mom if she wanted to walk down the aisle with my dad and I and she said no. She knew how much that moment meant to my dad and she didn’t want to get in the way!
I actually had this convo with my FI just yesterday. After reading your post I know I’m making the right decision. I started off my day tearing up… I emailed this to him and he replies there goes the waterworks 
Thanks for sharing this! Your mom is so cute! I feel the same way about minE
@Miss Perfume: Thanks, Miss P! I’m glad your Mom will be walking you, too!
@Kelliejeanne: I love the idea of a kiss on the cheek.
@Emilydll: I smiled when I read your brother will walk you down. Love that!
@coco24: I never knew that about Jewish weddings. I love it!
@Miss Quiche: I can sense the closeness you have with your Mom (from reading your posts). It’s so endearing!
@EAN: I love that your Dad isn’t threatened, but happy to share the role!
@Miss Joey: Yay!
@HumarockBride: That is so great. Your Dad sounds like an awesome guy!
@Mrs. Emerald: Yay for having both parents by your side!
@AmberWaves: I think my Mom will be excited, too.
@Laura: I understand. I’ve been wondering the same thing…which might be why I haven’t asked my mom (or told my dad) yet. I think if you say it the way you just wrote it (you aren’t booting him out, but you want your Mom to share in the experience) maybe he will feel ok with it? Good luck!
@AbbyM: Thank you!
@DC Anna: I’m sure your Mom will be honored to give you away.
@GwenMarieDC: Thanks, and I feel the same way!
@Gilneas: Awww, I love that you walked her down. So sweet!
@tea: I hope your Mom decides to participate!
@flbeachbride: Cheers to Moms as best friends!
@happilywaiting: Thanks
@ES123: I’ve never seen a mother/daughter dance, but I think that’s awesome. My Mom and I would probably be giggling the whole way through!
@Amanda: Awww, that is too adorable - your little man escorting you down the aisle
@grumpybear722: I’m sorry to hear about your Dad. That’s great that your Mom will walk you!
@MightySapphire: Haha, borrow away!
@markyk: Awww, thanks!
@gabbydancer: I hope so! I think he will be ok with it.
@missbean: Thanks! My Mom will probably be crying a lot, too!
@mrsizzy: Thanks for the reassurance. I hope it works out.
@Mrs. Woody-to-be: I’m sorry to hear about that. I really hope they come together enough to walk you. Fingers crossed.
@sky: Hahaha, very true. Actually, I’ve never been to a wedding where both parents walked. But, I’ve seen plenty of pictures!
@LadyChristine: That is so touching. Your Mom must feel so honored.
@LatteLove: Thank you! I understand how your Mom feels. The traditional way is always special, too.
@LzzNYC: Awww, I’m glad the post helped you decide. I was actually tearing up while writing it!
@Miss Bruschetta: Thanks, Miss B!
@June Bug: I’m sure your Mom will be happy to walk you. I feel the same way. I want my Mom “giving me away”.
Both parents for me, too. My mom had an equal part in my raising and she and my dad are still wildly in love. How could she not?!
My dad passed away when I was young and my mom remarried an amazing man who has been the best dad to me. He will be walking me down the aisle.
My mom is my best friend too, so I decided to have her be my matron of honor. It’s been a blast preparing the wedding with her!
I have a daughter who’s entering the might get married years. I can tell you you will be making your mother very very happy by asking her.
I’m definitely going to ask my mom to walk me down the aisle with my dad. I’m very close to the both of them.. Sometimes I feel closer to my mom a little bit more, so I definitely want to include her in this.
aaaw!! I’ve known plenty of friends who had both her parents walk her down the aisle! It’s so awesome that you have such a wonderful relationship with your mom. What better way to honor that relationship!!! So cool! I’m sure your dad won’t be hurt at all…
The way you described your relationship with your mom is extremely close to how I would describe mine with my mom. She’ll be walking me down the aisle and so will my younger brother. I plan on having mom on one side and brother on the other. They are such HUGE parts of my life and have helped me become the woman I am today. And since I currently do not have a relationship with my dad it just seems fitting!
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Mrs. Glitter, Los Angeles
Age and Occupation: 27, Research Consultant/Writer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Accounting
Engagement Date: May 6, 2007
Wedding Date: June, 2009
Venue: Millenium Biltmore Hotel
About Me: I was born and raised in West Los Angeles, California. I spent eight years in the Northeast working and completing my education. Having split time between two sides of the country has given me a true appreciation for both coasts. It has also provided an overabundance of cross country drives, flights and long distance relationship fun/misery! I love my family, my doggy Emma, fabulous wine, Anthropologie, politics, reading, being outdoors, exploring new cities, and good movies! My fiance and I are complete opposites, but somehow we have managed to fall completely and hopelessly in love.
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