[Blindtlk] Walking down the aisle

[Carly Mihalakis]

Hi, Arielle,

Sorry, I just came to the orrigina post in which you describe plans 
to have the wedding. If it were me, I would buy a new cane or, at 
least maybe retape ithe one you have, so that its beatng is covered. 
but have a question that I think
>this list would be the best place to ask.
>I am getting married in two weeks and am just curious to talk to other
>blind brides about how you went down the aisle and whether you used a
>cane, sighted guide or both? (I don't have a guide dog so that's not
>an option).
>
>Our wedding will be outside, so the "aisle" is actually just a set of
>steps leading down to a creek. I will be walking with my parents (as
>part of tradition) so I could handle the mobility aspect either with
>or without a cane.
>I am totally blind and use my cane all the time in public places
>without a second thought, and pose for photos with my cane in the
>background. I'm just a little worried that during that big photo-op
>moment when I am coming out, my cane could end up dominating my
>appearance more than I would like. I feel positively identified as a
>blind person and don't object to being seen with my cane at all, but I
>just don't want it to dominate if that makes sense. Also, my current
>cane is quite beat-up so if I use it in the wedding, I will probably
>want to buy a new one for that purpose.
>
>For those of you who did use a cane, how did you hold it and what did
>you do with it during the actual ceremony?
>
>I probably will use my cane, but just want to figure out the most
>graceful-looking technique (and rebuff any pressure from family
>members not to use it).
>
>Thanks and best,
>Arielle
>
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