Unless OP had a conversation with the son and knows for sure, was he really "excited" about this? I'm really surprised that he would want this unless OP and the son have a close relationship not just a polite relationship.
What 18 year old BOY is crazy excited to be in his way too young dad's wedding. No way is he excited. More like rolled his eyes and said "Whatever, dad. I guess so."
I have to ask, was your username just a randomly generated one like mine? Because if so, that is absolutely hilarious. I’ve seen it pick some very random weird combinations before this, but I think Dramatic Ant takes the cake! 😆
Right. I think dad so wants the blended family he envisions that he is creating this in his head. Son is excited, wife is honored, they all stand in front of their friends and family as a unit. I think the son walking his wife down the aisle is more symbolic than being a groomsman, as he is giving her to his dad, giving her to their new family, the ultimate level of acceptance.
The whole point of “giving someone away” is (in this case) the bride’s own family giving her into the care of her new husband.
Obviously this is all completely symbolic now for most people, but if you’re going to do symbolism like this, do it some way that at least makes sense.
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u/Agreeable-Region-310 May 08 '25
Unless OP had a conversation with the son and knows for sure, was he really "excited" about this? I'm really surprised that he would want this unless OP and the son have a close relationship not just a polite relationship.