Why does the bride always stand on the left side?

The first thing I thought of was... he's her right-hand man!

But honestly, I'm not too sure lol

In Jewish weddings, brides stand on the right! My H is Catholic but I insisted on standing on the right for our ceremony. Aaaaand also because my left side is my best side and I wanted our guests to see that because I'm a #vainbish.

"The bride stands on his right in fulfillment of the biblical words: “At thy right hand does the queen stand.” (Psalm 45:10). At a Jewish wedding the bride and groom are regarded as royalty."

I have heard the sword thing before though.

I have never thought of this really. I mean I am sticking to tradition but that is a great point. Do what you feel comfortable with

I just honestly didn't even think about this. I just stood where I was told by my DOC lol

The sword thing is accurate. I think it just hasn't really changed, because people resist change unless there is a real reason for it. I don't think anyone will be bothered by it if you stand on the right. I can't picture anyone leaping to their feet to stop the proceedings and rearrange you all. Give your DOC and/or officiant a heads up, otherwise they will just assume you'll be on the left because that's what everyone does. But I can't imagine you'll get pushback from them.

Had never thought of why it's tradition to stand on particular sides but I did see recently a great idea for guests sitting on sides. If you are doing tradition seating (bride's guests on her side, groom's on his), you could have your side of people sit on the opposite side you will stand on. That way, they see your face during the ceremony as oppose to your side or even your back the whole time. Thought that was different and cool!

I think that most people don't really think about it! You can definitely switch up which side you want to stand on, as long as you don't think your fiancé will need to keep his fighting arm free!

We had our respective parents sit opposite from where we were standing for that reason! My mom was very adamant about wanting to see my face during the ceremony. We didn't do "sides" for the guests' seats though, we had a "choose a seat, not a side" sign.

Interesting! I never really noticed this, but thinking back to recent weddings I've been in or attended, I think the bride was always on the left! I would honestly never notice if the couple wanted to switch it up and be on the right though. So I say go for it!

I have literally never noticed which side someone was standing on.

I hadn't really thought of it until recently when we secured our venue. We're getting married outside and the point I'd be coming from, it might make sense for me to be on the right, but it also wouldn't be too hard to come in and just go to the left. I don't think anyone will notice, but it might drive me a little crazy trying to figure out which one to do! haha!

I was thinking about this too, and my left side is my best too. I'm so vain but want to look my best! 😂 😂 😂