Meet Halfway

Traditionally, the father of the Bride walks her down the aisle of course, but sometimes a bride may have a special reason to want both her mother and father to be a part of this special moment. For instance maybe she is close to both parents, but parents are divorced. Or, maybe she just wants to include them both.

I've seen several occassions where the parents of the bride enter the processional together and stop about halfway down the aisle. Then, the bride enters and meets her parents halfway down the center of the aisle to the alter. If you have a long and wide enough aisle, this offers additional photographic moments and opportunities, and at the same time gives guests an opportunity to enjoy the moment the bride greets her parents. From this point, parents and the bride make their way to the groom who is waiting at the alter.

Each time I see this I always enjoy it and thought it might be nice to share a small tidbit or tip for those that are trying to think a thoughtful and creative way to include both mom and dad during this special moment.