The Mother of the Bride Escort
The mother of the bride is an important and honored guest at a wedding. However, there is a lot of debate over who should have the distinction of walking her down the aisle and to her seat. And, while there is no “right” answer to this question, there are several options you can consider for your Maui wedding.
Choose a Groomsman
If you have more groomsmen than you do bridesmaids, it just makes sense to give one of them the honor of escorting the mother of the bride. However, even if you don’t have extra groomsmen available, you can still delegate the task to one of them. He’ll just have to be willing to swing back around once he’s done and pick up a bridesmaid, or he can do this honor first since the “aisle order” is ultimately up to you.
Pick a Close Relative
Sometimes, the mother of the bride may prefer to have a close relative walk her down the aisle. This could be her brother, a cousin, or even just a good friend who is almost like a relative. The thing that matters most is that the person is someone the mother of the bride feels comfortable with. That way, she can enjoy her special moment just as much as her daughter.
Do Something Different
In some weddings, the mother of the bride actually has the honor of walking her daughter down the aisle. While this is most commonly seen in less traditional family situations, such as when the father has passed or was absent from the daughter’s life, anyone can choose this option if they prefer. In fact, some couples even allow both the mother and the father of the bride to take an arm and walk their daughter down the aisle.
Tradition may exist, but on your wedding day, there really isn’t a rulebook you have to follow exactly. Do what pleases you! This is true when it comes to choosing who walks the mother of the bride down the aisle. And, it’s also true in every other decision you make. Remember, your wedding, your rules!
