How To Walk Down The Aisle As A Same-Sex Couple
The day has finally come when you are planning out your wedding as a same-sex couple that is madly in love.
While there may not be any complications in your personal fairytale, executing a picture-perfect wedding is another story. For example, a big question that creates a lot of confusion is – how do I walk down the aisle as a same-sex couple?
Gender roles are so complex so how do you decide what suits you? Use this guide to figure out this important showstopper moment in your wedding.
Do You
Gender roles are a myth. With some same-sex couples, there is a pretty good understanding of how both the individuals feel so it’s not difficult to decide who should walk down the aisle and who should stand on the altar being teary-eyed with awe. That also deals with attire as one person may want to wear a tux and the other a wedding dress.
This decision should tie in with your own identity, feelings, and preferences. Do you just want to be center stage in a wedding dress coming down the aisle while your partner may not prefer that much attention right away? You’ve got yourselves a decision.
Divide The Attention, Double The Glamour
Who says you can’t have two grand entrances in a same-sex wedding? Have two separate planned entrances as a couple and they can incorporate different elements as well! One entrance can have flowers or large glitter confetti and the other can have your favorite rock song. The sky is the limit in deciding how best to express your individuality and have your fifteen minutes of fame.
Hand In Hand
If you don’t want to divide the attention or have to choose which of the two of you gets more of it, you can walk hand in hand down the aisle together.
It’s a lovely way to greet your guests and loved ones and also to get some special photos taken of a gloriously blissful wedding entry. It’s different, it’s hip, it’s casual and nothing screams lasting love and friendship louder. Not to mention this entry is a powerful symbol of your equal devotion to each other and your solid partnership.
Skip Obligation, Follow Your Heart
What if you both agree walking down the aisle is a bit dated and should be avoided altogether? It is definitely possible to skip any aspect of the wedding event that you think does not serve you or the vibe you are trying to create. You could enter together or simply emerge from the audience to the altar for a more casual touch.
If you can pull off the ‘appearing on stage’ (using a mini elevator from underground) trick seen in movies that would probably be pretty brilliant but jokes aside follow your heart and feel free to not be bound by tradition.
Parental Love Is The Truest
Everyone knows the love of parents is unconditional so why not make them center stage for you and your partner on your wedding day? Invite your parents to share the spotlight and one of the most beautiful moments of your life.
