Unconventional Walk: Jesse Surprises with a Touching Gesture for Stephanie's Aisle Journey in Fuller House

Summary

Fuller House chose Jesse to walk Stephanie down the aisle instead of her father, Danny. This decision was surprising and unexpected.

In Full House, Jesse and Stephanie didn't share a strong bond, but the similarities between their characters in Fuller House allowed for a meaningful connection between them. Stephanie, like Jesse, experienced personal growth and desired a committed relationship and a family. These parallel character developments support the choice to have Jesse escort Stephanie down the aisle.

During Stephanie's wedding in the final episode of Fuller House, Uncle Jesse took on the role of walking her down the aisle instead of her father Danny. The spin-off series, which follows Full House, concluded with feel-good wedding ceremonies for DJ, Kimmy, and Stephanie. While Danny was known for treating all three of his daughters equally, his emotional connection with Stephanie was particularly strong due to their interactions throughout the original show's eight-year run. Unlike DJ and Michelle, Stephanie was at an age where she formed a closer bond with her father, making the decision for Uncle Jesse to walk her down the aisle quite unexpected.

What Happens At The Fuller House Wedding

On their wedding day, many fans anticipated Danny Tanner to walk both DJ and Stephanie down the aisle. However, this did not happen. Instead, Joey was partnered with Kimmy, Danny with DJ, and Stephanie with Jesse. Looking back, it is understandable from a storytelling perspective why Fuller House would want all three original series cast members to play significant roles in the finale, considering their influence in raising the girls, including Kimmy. To ensure continuity, the writers took the initiative to establish a connection between Kimmy and Joey in the midseason premiere, setting the stage for Kimmy to accompany Joey during her wedding. However, Jesse and Stephanie did not have the same level of build-up.

Jesse Walking Stephanie Down The Aisle Was Odd

While Stephanie and Jesse shared eight years together on Full House, the show didn't depict a special bond between Jesse and Stephanie. Instead, Jesse developed a close relationship with Michelle. Although there were occasional moments between Stephanie and Jesse, such as him inspiring her to form a band or her cutting his hair, he primarily spent more time with Michelle. Jesse became Michelle's go-to person for issues with classmates or significant mistakes, which helped prepare him to be a father to his twin boys. This dynamic was lacking with Stephanie. So, why did he ultimately walk Stephanie down the aisle on her wedding day in Fuller House?

The Stephanie Jesse Fuller House Parallel Made It Work

Jesse walking Stephanie down the aisle in the series is successful due to the strong connection between Stephanie and Jesse in Fuller House. The show revisits many of the relationship dynamics among the adult characters, mirroring those from the original series. In the revival series, Stephanie essentially plays the role of Jesse.

In the new series, DJ assumes the role of Danny. She is the responsible parent who must raise her children on her own following the death of her spouse. Similar to Danny, however, DJ does not have to face this challenge alone as she has a support system that agrees to temporarily live with her. This allows DJ to reconnect with her old love Steve and form a new connection with the local veterinarian.

Kimmy Gibbler, DJ's lifelong companion, played a significant role in the original series. While both Kimmy and DJ grew and learned together, Kimmy's quirky nature sets her apart. In Fuller House, Kimmy fills the same role as Joey did in the original series and, despite occasionally puzzling the kids, her infectious zest for life endears her to them.

In the original series, Jesse was the brother-in-law of Danny, who moved in with him following his sister's passing. He supported Danny in raising the kids while pursuing his music career. Similarly, Stephanie steps in to assist her sister after the loss of her spouse. Notably, Stephanie also has her own career in the music industry. Like Jesse, she embraces a more carefree lifestyle, frequently dating and carrying fewer responsibilities compared to DJ and Kimmy. The spin-off dedicated considerable time exploring Stephanie's personal journey.

Stephanie, like Jesse, realizes throughout the series that she desires a long-term commitment and a family. This realization happens when Jesse falls in love with Becky. Towards the end of Fuller House, Stephanie becomes a mother. Along with her first child, Danielle, who was born through Kimmy's surrogacy, it is revealed that Stephanie is now carrying another baby herself.

This storyline mirrors Jesse's journey in Full House, just as Danny's story reflects DJ's. While Jesse did not face any pregnancy complications like Becky carrying their twins, Nicky and Alex, his character development follows a similar path. Both Jesse and Stephanie have a passion for music and serve as cool aunt/uncle figures to their nieces and nephews until they become parents. This aligns with the decision to pair them together at the wedding.

The adult dynamics between Stephanie and Jesse greatly contribute to the success of their relationship. While Danny may be Stephanie's father, it is Jesse who truly understands her later in life and serves as the perfect substitute to accompany her down the aisle in Fuller House.

Naturally, things would have been different if Michelle had been present in Fuller House. It is plausible that the youngest sister would have taken Kimmy's place in the triple Tanner wedding, with Jesse accompanying her down the aisle, leaving Stephanie to be paired with Joey. However, this arrangement would have its complications, as it would imply that, like the comedian, the middle Tanner sister is somewhat separate from the Tanner family. In a way, the absence of this dilemma is one of the few advantages of Michelle not appearing in Fuller House.