Father is officiating Minister, who gives away the bride

[crickiebelle]

I am wondering if anyone has been faced with the decision of who gives away the bride if the bride's father is the officiating minister. I am not sure how to do this and would appreciate some help or advice! My dad and I are really close so I would like for him to do it. Thanks for any replies :)

[WhiskeyGirl]

Could you not have your father walk you up the aisle and when you get to the front have your groom ask "Who gives this woman to marry?". Your dad can reply and then kiss you, shake your grooms hand and take his place at the front to officiate for the wedding. My only question is, will your dad be able to keep it together for the whole ceremony? I understand that some dad's tend to cry when their daughters get married....my question is, will your dad be crying through the whole ceremony or can he keep it together? That would be my only concern, but if that doesn't concern you then go for it, you can make it work any which way you feel is right! Best of Luck!

~CanadianBride~

[crickiebelle]

That's a great idea about having my groom ask my father! What a simple, yet meaningful way to for my dad to give me away. Also, the crying thing is definitely a thought, as my father can be quite emotional! I think the emotion would only add to the moment and being a minister, my dad should be able to pull it together to do the service. Thanks so much for the advice!

[neeni13]

I don't know if your dad is a minister or if you are getting married in a church . At my church there are always two ministers. One does the call to worship and scriptures while the main one does the officiating. So after Dad walks you up and after the part of giving away then he can take over.

[fstopusa]

I just photographed a wedding in which the Father of the Bride was a minister and performed MOST of the ceremony. They had another minister who was a family friend do the parts that required the Bride's Father to be with her. This Father did a great job with the ceremony and it added a great deal of "specialness" to the whole event.

[grace_smith03]

I think it would be neat for your dad to do both! :)

GL!