[Blindtlk] Walking down the aisle

[Ringlein, Ellen]

If I remember correctly, I think that when walking down the isle with my dad, I held my bouquet in my left hand with my arm looped through my dad's and used my straight cane in my right hand.  

Ellen Ringlein

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Arielle Silverman
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:00 PM
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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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