[Blindtlk] Walking down the aisle

[Judy Jones]

Hi, Ariel,

I didn't have a cane walking down the aisle, although it wouldn't have been 
a bad idea, but I ended up not needing one.

My dad traditionally accompanied me to my husband-to-be, then placed my hand 
in his, where it remained throughout the ceremony.  Then after I was on my 
husband's arm going back up the aisle.  Our service was short, and our 
church at the time was small.  33 years ago, how time flies!

Judy
-----Original Message----- 
From: Arielle Silverman
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 6:00 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Walking down the aisle

Hi all,

Thanks for your feedback! It's given me a lot more to think about. I
totally forgot about holding my bouquet, which pushes me a little in
the no-cane direction. We will have a wedding rehearsal the day before
so I'll be able to practice, and might just practice with and without
the cane and then decide which works better. I might also explore the
idea of tying a ribbon to the top of the cane that matches my flowers.

Best,
Arielle

On 8/21/13, A Kelly <gadgetgirlkelly at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello and congratulations.  I am not a bride, but I know someone who was.
> Her wedding was also outside.  She did not feel comfortable not using a 
> cane
> outside; So she got some fancy lace and decorated her cane to match her
> dress.  Many thought the cane and dress were ordered together, because 
> they
> were gorgeous.  She also walk down the aisle on the arm of her father with
> fancy cane in hand.
> I'm sure whatever you choose, you will be beautiful. Have a good day.
>
> Best Regards,
> Anita K.  also known as "Gadget Girl".  Sent via my Apple gadget.  Apple,
> Take a bite, Express yourself!
>
> On Aug 20, 2013, at 6:58 PM, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I don't normally post on this list, 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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