Alternative to 'Who Gives this Woman in Marriage'?

[Samantha S]

Hi Ladies, I was just reading through a recent thread and I thought this would be a good topic for the forum. Let me know if there are already threads about this! My Dad is walking me down the aisle but I agree with some of the ladies that saying 'who gives this woman in marriage' doesn't fit for me. We're very close but it's a little old school for me. I know he could just walk me and sit down but does anyone have ideas of something to say in place of this?

[Hartyt509]

God I hadn't even thought of that, last time I got married they never asked that, maybe just ask them to miss it out

[jamisoncollette]

We are using "who shares this woman" because my parents aren't ready to give me to anyone!

[Ellipse22]

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Originally Posted by jamisoncollette We are using "who shares this woman" because my parents aren't ready to give me to anyone!

I like that!

I unfortunately am giving myself away..I guess in a sense I already gave myself to him lol

I sure hope they don't ask this question because my dad won't be there and I'm sure it will get me crying!

[kpate79]

I was thinking about this too b/c my oldest brother is walking me down since my parents have passed away.

[Karen]

I like this. It's very sweet. I did a google search and found this.

 

Officiant: Now is when traditionally it is asked who is giving this bride's hand in marriage. Instead, I ask you, Bride's Name, is it true are you here of your own free will and do you come with your family's blessings?

 

Bride: Yes, it is true.

 

Officiant: Wonderful. And with whom do you come and who's blessings accompany you?

 

FATHER: She comes with me, her father, and she is accompanied by all of her family's love and blessings.

[Tropical Imaging]

When I got married, my dad announced that he was pleased to welcome my husband and his family into our family.

 

Just another option.

 

Krys

[Carolyn]

I love luckyk72 answer. I think thats a great way !!

[Samantha S]

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Originally Posted by lucky k72 I like this. It's very sweet. I did a google search and found this. Officiant: Now is when traditionally it is asked who is giving this bride's hand in marriage. Instead, I ask you, Bride's Name, is it true are you here of your own free will and do you come with your family's blessings? Bride: Yes, it is true. Officiant: Wonderful. And with whom do you come and who's blessings accompany you? FATHER: She comes with me, her father, and she is accompanied by all of her family's love and blessings.

Ohhh, I really like this!! THanks!!

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Originally Posted by kpate79 I was thinking about this too b/c my oldest brother is walking me down since my parents have passed away.

I'm sorry! It will be very sentimental to have your brother do so and I am sure the one that Lucky recommended would work great.

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Originally Posted by Ellipse22 I like that! I unfortunately am giving myself away..I guess in a sense I already gave myself to him lol I sure hope they don't ask this question because my dad won't be there and I'm sure it will get me crying!

I don't think they will if you don't walk with anyone down the aisle. Sorry your Dad won't be there.

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Originally Posted by jamisoncollette We are using "who shares this woman" because my parents aren't ready to give me to anyone!

That's funny, I can see my Dad saying something like that.

[adias.angel]

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Originally Posted by Ellipse22 I unfortunately am giving myself away..I guess in a sense I already gave myself to him lol

Your not alone in this one. I read a thread on here where someone suggested your FH meet you 1/2 way down the aisle. I though it was the sweetest thing. This is what we are doing and I am going to carry a memory frame with my dads picture in it so that both of the important men in my life are with me. Might make you feel a bit better to about your dad not being there....