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Carol
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Uneven bridal party processional?

Carol, on May 30, 2018 at 4:55 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 11
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Okay y’all- most likely another over thinking moment-

we have 8 groomsmen and 7 bridesmaids

we were going to have the best man walk his mom and sister down the aisle to be seated and then stay up front so that evens out the numbers for pairs to walk down.

But then what order do the pairs come in?
ive always seen it for those on the end come in first, ending with the maid of honor, however on the groomsmen side I feel like that strange having best man already there and filling in the middle as the groomsmen come in?

Any advice or experience?

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Latest activity by Heather, on March 9, 2020 at 11:58 PM
  • Stacie
    Devoted March 2019
    Stacie ·
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    We will be doing it the exact way that you mentioned. I don’t think it’s weird at all- plus it’s your wedding so it should be done the way you want Smiley smile
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  • Nicole
    Expert November 2018
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    I have an uneven wedding party too - 6 bridesmaids and 5 groomsmen! I don't think it'll be weird for the best man to already be standing, and filing in as you mentioned. Sounds like it works!

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  • Mrs. Fall Bride
    Master October 2016
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    Instead of having him take his place at the altar after he escorts his mom & sis, could he walk back around (on the side, not back up the aisle) and re-take his place at the back of the line, and then walk with the MOH? At my friend's wedding, her bro was a GM, and he escorted their mom to her seat, then walked along the side of the chairs and got back in line to walk with his corresponding bridesmaid. No one even really noticed him walking back around, I remember thinking, "hey wait, how did John get back to the beginning of the aisle?"

    We had uneven sides for our WP too, H had 6 guys and I had 5 girls, and we had everyone walk individually for the processional. For the recessional, his 2 best men walked in a trio with my MOH, and then it was even pairs for the rest.

    You can really do whatever you want!

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    My fiance and his groomsmen are coming in from the side, so they aren't walking down the aisle at all. When they exit the ceremony, the last bridesmaid will have a groomsmen on either arm (he has 10 groomsmen, I have 9 bridesmaids). Then when they are introduced we will introduce the final 3 together too. Our processional order will be: Officiant, groom's parents (father, mother, stepmother), bride's mother & stepfather, then bridesmaids, MOH, flower girl, bride & dad.

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  • Amelia
    Expert June 2019
    Amelia ·
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    Just an honest question- is there a specific reason he is walking down his mom and sister? are the VIPs or just a way to even it out?

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  • Carol
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    Well his mom and sister needed to get down the aisle and it worked out that he could escort them, which would be meaningful to them, then he could just stay up there so it’s even anyways. I don’t see that as an issue though?
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  • Carol
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    That could happen!! Then would one bridesmaid be escorted by two groomsmen?
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  • Amelia
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    No issue whatsoever, like I said it was moreso a clarifying question. Just try to figure out who they were in relation to you. Like my FH’s BM is his brother so in this scenario it would be the MOG and SIL. Just trying to fully understand to give suggestions.
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  • Carol
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    Ah I see. I didn’t clarify the best man is his brother! But he’s the only family in the actual bridal party!
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  • Rachell
    Just Said Yes August 2018
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    I’m looking for suggestions. We have one grandparent, bride’s side, and then 6 groommens and 4 Braidesmaids, sibling included on each side. Who walks my mom, grandma and his sis? Also to add to it my MOH is married to a groomsmen who isn’t the BM. Help welcomed.


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  • Heather
    Just Said Yes April 2020
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    What did you end up doing? I have a strange situation too. The best man is my FH’s grandpa, who is unmarried, His parents are divorced, and I have 4 maids and he has 3 groomsmen. I want to be sure his grandpa is honored as a grandpa.. but also he’s the best man. Idk who to walk his mom down or how to get my maids down.
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