15. When being 'given away' isn't something you want, or isn't possible, here's what you can do.

9m · Brides Playbook - Wedding Planning · 29 Jul 03:29

Being given away is one of the biggest traditions in wedding ceremonies across most cultures. But what if you don't want to be given away? Or what if, you simply can't be given away by the person of your choosing? Or what if you're eloping or having a mini-ceremony?

In this episode I share a deeply personal story about what I did when I didn't want to be given away...and I also share the other options that you can consider that will still make your ceremony incredibly special and memorable.

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