Tips for Wedding Ceremony Etiquette
by Jen Carter
The following are common questions
posed by couples who wish to express proper wedding ceremony
etiquette on their special day.
Where do I sit once I enter
the place of worship?
If youre Christian...the left
side of the church is the brides side, the right is the
grooms side. If youre Jewish...its the opposite. Right of
the church is the brides side, the left is the grooms side.
What is the correct wedding
ceremony etiquette for the order for attendants walking
down the aisle?
The groom and best man are
already standing at the altar Groomsmen first Bridesmaids
second Maid of honour Flower girl and ring bearer Bride
walks with her father, step father, other escort or by herself.
Can the bride wear white if
she has children?
According to etiquette, the
bride should not wear white if she has children. In addition
wedding wedding
ceremony etiquette states that a woman who has children
can not wear a veil to her wedding, as well. Other forms
of headpieces are acceptable. Brides with children are encouraged
to wear off-white gowns.
The bride walks along her father,
but which side of him?
Traditionally, the bride walks
on the left side of her father. Nevertheless, you should
bare in mind that the brides parents will be seated on the
left side of the church. This means the father will have
to step over the brides train to take a seat.
What should the bride to with
the veil at the wedding ceremony?
The maid of honour should assist
you by putting the veil over your face prior to walking
down the aisle. The brides father walks her down the aisle,
lifts the veil to kiss his daughter
What Should the Bride do I
do her my engagement ring?
Before the ceremony the bride
should put her engagement ring on the ring finger of her
right hand. Once the groom slips the wedding ring onto his
wifes hand, the bride can slip her engagement ring over
the wedding ring. The wedding ring should be on first, as
it is traditionally meant to be "closer to the heart."
When does the Bride give her
bouquet to the Maid of Honor?
After the brides father has
kissed her, and your maid of honour fixes her veil, the
bride can hand the bouquet to the Maid of Honor.
Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding
Blog, a free wedding
planner guide.
