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The Processional

The processional is the big moment that many brides envision: the wedding party precedes you to the altar and then, with great fanfare, you walk down the aisle on the arm of a beloved man (usually your father, but could also be a brother, uncle or close family friend), slowly enough for everyone to ooh and aah over how beautiful you look. Below are suggestions for the traditional processionals; clearly you and your fiance can decide what configuration works best for you, your family situations, and your planned service.

Christian

In a traditional Christian wedding ceremony, the celebrant positions him/herself at the altar and the groom and best man wait to the right hand side as you face the altar. The processional itself is ordered as follows:

The bride is typically on the right hand side of her escort.

Options

The ushers and bridesmaids may walk in pairs or individually; typically, the ushers walk in pairs and the bridesmaids walk singly. The ring bearer and flower girl may also walk either as a pair or individually. The bride is typically escorted by a single male; however, she may choose to be escorted by both parents, by two close male relatives, or to walk alone.

Jewish

The traditional Jewish ceremony has the rabbi and/or cantor waiting at the chuppah. The processional is as follows:

The men generally walk on the left hand side of any pairs.

Options

The rabbi and/or cantor may lead the processional. Grandparents of of the groom may follow the rabbi and/or cantor and grandparents of the bride may follow the groom and his parents. Alternatively, both sets of grandparents may follow the rabbi and/or cantor.

Positions for the ceremony itself.

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