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Lauren
Just Said Yes April 2021

Processional Opinion

Lauren, on October 14, 2020 at 8:49 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 4
So I was never planning on having my dad walk me down the isle, as we are not close, but he is invited and I’m not looking to hurt his feelings.


That being said, our processional will be a little unconventional. So far we’ve decided on either I walk myself to the beginning of the isle and meet my fiancé to walk the rest, or my brother (who introduced my fiancé and I), will walk me the half way to my fiancé. But in doing it one of those ways I’m not certain of what order everyone else should go in. Do we start with our MOH and BM going up first (it’s just them, no other bridesmaids/groomsmen), followed by flower girl/ring bearer, then groom to the beginning of the isle, then myself? Or does the groom stand at the beginning isle first, have the party walk past, and wait for me there? Also I’m not certain if it seems odd to have the wedding party just up at the front by themselves for a min waiting for us?
Also considered trying to honor my mom and my fiancé’s mom by having them start the procession, but they are not close and couldn’t decide if it was odd to have them walk together down the isle to be seated? Considered if I end up walking myself down and my brother is free, having him walk the two moms down the isle to seat them? That way everyone that means so much to our relationship is honored?
Opinions appreciated! Smiley smile

4 Comments

Latest activity by Lynnie, on October 16, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    Ashley ·
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    The bridal party should be up front before you start walking. That’s normal. It’s also typical for the groom to be up there first.
    If you want him to meet you halfway, I’d have him waiting up front in the normal spot. Have the bridesmaids walk followed by the flower girl/ring bearer as normal. Then, when you start walking, he can start stepping forward to meet you partway.

    It’s also traditional to have the moms escorted in before the processional begins. You don’t have to do this, of course, but it’s an option.
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    Ashley ·
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    The mother of the groom is typically escorted by her husband. If he’s not there, it would be a son or another male relative.


    Mother of the bride is often escorted by her son or other male relative. Her husband would be the first choice if she has one and he’s not escorting the bride.
    I personally don’t believe women need escorts at all. They can always walk down themselves, but they may feel more comfortable if they aren’t alone. Daughters can also be great escorts!
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    Judith ·
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    Usually the mothers are among the last seated, with prelude music still playing, with an escort, and their husbands or dates walk a step behind. Once the ushers have then been seated ( if not GM) THEN the processional music starts, and the wedding party. Unless a mother is specifically escorting you, mothers are not in the procession. Dad does not have to be, either. He is seated when his wife the MOB is, or if with another wife, this stepmother and he are seated before the moms. But all seating is during the prelude.
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Hi Lauren! Here's a helpful article that breaks down traditional processional orders in detail for you: The Wedding Processional Order, Explained.

    For my wedding we had the groom & groomsmen enter from the side of the church single-file and wait up at the altar as my bridesmaids processed in one by one!

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