Order of Processional

OK What is the order people walk down - like my mom, FH's parents? Does FH and the best man walk down or they just start up at the alter. Who walks with my mom? Are you having the BMs walk with GM - or alone? The MOH walks alone, right?

UGH - I am so stinkin clueless

This was the order of ours:

My Grandmother
My other Grandmother
DH's Sister and Brother in Law
DH's Other sister and brother in Law
Best Man
Groomsmen
Bridesmaids
MOH's (I had two)
DH and both his parents
ring bearers (I had two)
my two jr. attendants (tossed fall leaves instead of petals)
Me and my parents

I am just as aggravated and confused, but this is what I am thinking:

First my grand parents
Then his grandparents
Then my mom (dad is deceased)
Then his parents
Then him
Followed by BM and the rest of his groomsmen

Then Brides maids
Followed by MOH

then me


For all I know this is completely incorrect, but hey, it makes sense to me. Some people have the bridal party walk in together, but I like the drama of them walking in seperately and I think it ties in with the symbolism of how the bride and groom walk in seperately and leave joined as a new union.

Pretty much in this day and age you can do whatever you want. Esp since you're getting married at your RH, there aren't any restraints.

Traditionally your mom is the last to be seated (usually by her oldest son if he's an usher) and when she gives the signal the processional begins. FH's mom is seated just before your mom by an usher, and his dad follows behind.

Your FH and his BM normally just stand at the altar, but we're including them in our processional. Tho I'm thinking about having them walk down w/out any music since they'll be lighting a memorial candle. The GM can escort the BM down the aisle, but they can walk on their own if you decide. The MOH walks alone, just before your entrance.

HTH!!

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Posted by cindyandkevin

Pretty much in this day and age you can do whatever you want. Esp since you're getting married at your RH, there aren't any restraints.

Traditionally your mom is the last to be seated (usually by her oldest son if he's an usher) and when she gives the signal the processional begins. FH's mom is seated just before your mom by an usher, and his dad follows behind.

Your FH and his BM normally just stand at the altar, but we're including them in our processional. Tho I'm thinking about having them walk down w/out any music since they'll be lighting a memorial candle. The GM can escort the BM down the aisle, but they can walk on their own if you decide. The MOH walks alone, just before your entrance.

HTH!!

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This helps alot. My brother is in the bridal party though - so I'm not sure if I would have him walk my mom down or maybe someone else. Thanks!

There's no 'right' or 'wrong' way, just that bride always goes last

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Posted by Angel2006

My bro is in the BP as well, luckily the BP is large enough that by the time he walks mom down he will have enough time to high tale it back to the vestibule and get back in line! LOL

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That is a good idea!

I am having:

FI & BM at alter
My Aunt & Uncle
FI Dad & aunt
BM & GM
FG & RB
MOH
ME!!

But you can do it whichever way you want. In my sister's wedding her DH walk his mother down the aisle and then waited at the alter for her. He didnt want his mom to walk alone.

This is what I'm doing (so far)

FH and BM will already be up there
(FH does not want to walk down aisle)

FH's parents walk down first
then
Bridal Party: 1 BM with 2 GM

Mini flower girl and mini ring bearer

Ring Bearer

Maid of Honor

Flower girl

Me and my parents.

Yes MOH walks by herself, I am having the bridesmaid and groomsmen paired up to walk down the aisle. But I believe the order of my processional will be:
His grandparents
My grandparents
His parents
The bridal party (BM & groomsmen together)
ring bearer
Flower Girl
MOH

FI & Best man will be waiting at the alter.

Weather permitting, it will go something like this:

FI & 2 BM arrive by boat and take their place.
His mom w/ her 2 grandsons
My mom w/ her grandson
BM & GM (2 pairs)
MOH (alone)
FG
Me!!!

Recessional:

Me & then DH
FG
MOH & 2 BM
BM & GM in pairs they came in as