Is it okay for your godfather to walk you down the aisle?

Question Asked: 28/12/2023

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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Ceremonies by Helena - The Celebrant Cafe

(6) · Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast

Posted: 18/11/2024

I have had brothers, best friend, daughter walk the bride down the aisle.

Do not forget, it is YOUR day and YOU choose the right person for the role.

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Beswick Life Celebrations - Lesley Beswick

(5) · Ballarat, Daylesford, Ballan, Warrnambool, Bacchus Marsh, Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula

Posted: 19/07/2024

You can have whomever you want to walk you in.

My mother had her brother, as her father had passed away. I've seen brides come in with both parents, their sister/s, a close friend, really it is anyone that YOU choose!

Bec Johnson Celebrant

(6) · Far North Coast / Byron Bay / Lismore

Posted: 12/03/2024

It is absolutely okay for your Godfather to walk you down the aisle. You can choose anyone! I have had a bride choose their brother after their father had passed, another had their step father, another had an uncle, another had her mother!  It doesn't really matter who it is, as long as it is special and meaningful to you. Completely your choice. 

Treasured Ceremonies

(17) · Byron Bay to Ballina , North Coast NSW and Gold Coast QLD

Posted: 23/02/2024

Absolutely - totally your choice. 
There are many many reasons why walking the bride down the aisle is no longer performed by a actual father.
i have had parents walk their duaghter, godfather or godparents, uncles, aunties. Who does not matter, it is why!
It is the person who is very important in your life and you and that person want the honour of walking down that aisle together.
It is a memory for you both and for your family and friends in attendance. 

Moreton Bay Celebrancy

(0) · South East Queensland

Posted: 23/02/2024

No rules. Anyone, anyone number of people (a lot use both parents - or their father and son!) - or come down together - or not at all - just start up the front. No rules.

rosthecelebrant

(0) · Townsville / Magnetic Island, Charters Towers Richmond districts. Mission Beach,

Posted: 23/02/2024

Absolutely a perfect moment in time for you both. 
you really can have any one walk you down the isle. 

Married by Graham Snow

(33) · Brisbane/Logan/Gold Coast/Ipswich/Lockyer Valley

Posted: 23/02/2024

Yes, the bride can have anyone they would like to walk them down the aisle, or they can walk down solo if they'd prefer. I've done ceremonies where the bride has chosen to walk down with the couple's pet dog and others where the bride and groom have walked down together. The number one rule on your wedding...what the bride says goes! 

Dan Grant - Marriage Celebrant

(4) · Adelaide

Posted: 23/02/2024

Absolutely! You can have anyone you like walk you down the aisle. It's your day so do it how you like with whoever you like.

Happy Days Wedding Celebrant + MC

(7) · Byron Bay - Happy to travel

Posted: 23/02/2024

Yes - like Ruby has mentioned, anyone can walk you down to aisle!

Dare to step outside the box of tradition and create their own way! xx

Celebrant Ruby

(29) · Melbourne

Posted: 23/02/2024

Absolutely, anyone can walk you down the aisle. It's your personal preference and you can even walk in with your partner or yourself. Good luck!

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