The tradition of the father giving away his daughter has its underpinnings from the days of betrothals and arranged marriages. Daughters were considered their father's "property: and it was the right of the father to give his child to the groom. In some cultures, the groom "bought" his right to the bride.
Thankfully, times and cultures have largely changed, but the tradition continues a symbol t...
Thankfully, times and cultures have largely changed, but the tradition continues a symbol t...
hat he approves of the marriage.
Not every father and daughter will want to have this part of the ceremony, although a father walking his daughter down the aisle is a well accepted and sometimes touching part of the ceremony.
Now, it will seem like you, Dad, are putting your daughter literally and figuratively into the arms and care of someone who is barely ready to accept the responsibility. But it is a wonderful gesture of confidence in your new son-in-law, and should be done graciously.
♥♥ If your daughter is getting married this weekend....smile be happy and enjoy.....and do remember that this is the start of
her new life with her best friend...♥♥
Not every father and daughter will want to have this part of the ceremony, although a father walking his daughter down the aisle is a well accepted and sometimes touching part of the ceremony.
Now, it will seem like you, Dad, are putting your daughter literally and figuratively into the arms and care of someone who is barely ready to accept the responsibility. But it is a wonderful gesture of confidence in your new son-in-law, and should be done graciously.
♥♥ If your daughter is getting married this weekend....smile be happy and enjoy.....and do remember that this is the start of
her new life with her best friend...♥♥
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