Wedding Ceremony
We've broken down the details of "who stands where" for you to better visualize where the bride and groom and their wedding party is supposed to stand during the wedding ceremony. You are always more than welcomed to make the wedding ceremony yours by changing up the details, these are just customs that are seen in "traditional" wedding ceremonies for your reference.
We've also listed 3 options of how the wedding procession can be structured. ​
Option 1:
Officiant stands at the altar
Groom & Groomsmen enter from side door
To walk down the aisle:
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Groom's Grandparents
Bride's Grandparents
Groom's Parents
Bride's Mother with Escort
Bridesmaid 4
Bridesmaid 3
Bridesmaid 2
Maid / Matron Of Honor
Flower Girl(s) and/or RIng Bearer(s)
Bride with Bride's Father
Option 2:
Officiant stands at the altar
To walk down the aisle:
Groom
Best Man
Groomsman 2
Groomsman 3
Groomsman 4
Groom's Grandparents
Bride's Grandparents
Groom's Parents
Bride's Mother with Escort
Bridesmaid 4
Bridesmaid 3
Bridesmaid 2
Maid / Matron Of Honor
Flower Girl(s) and/or RIng Bearer(s)
Bride with Bride's Father
Option 3:
Officiant stands at the altar
Groom & Best Man enter from side door
To walk down the aisle:
Groom's Grandparents
Bride's Grandparents
Groom's Parents
Bride's Mother with Escort
Bridesmaid 4 with Groomsman 4
Bridesmaid 3 with Groomsman 3
Bridesmaid 2 with Gromsman 2
Maid / Matron Of Honor
Flower Girl(s) and/or RIng Bearer(s)
Bride with Bride's Father