Tips for Wedding Ceremony Etiquette
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 you're Christian...the left side of the church is the bride's
side, the right is the groom's side. If you're Jewish...it's the
opposite. Right of the church is the bride's side, the left is
the groom's 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 bride's 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 bride's 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 wife's 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 bride's father has kissed her, and your maid of honour
fixes her veil, the bride can hand the bouquet to the Maid of
Honor.