processional: how to?

cavgal82

how do we enter the church? pastor can enter through a side door. so can my fiance. but what about me? no one is giving me away, so do I just walk in on my own? at the back of the church or the side? does my fiance walk in with me?

no bridal party. we're doing pictures pre-ceremony because it's practical (ceremony is at 430pm so daylight will be at a premium post-ceremony!).

doesn't seem there's a graceful way to do it! suggestions please!

JCWhitey

I've been to two weddings in the past year where the bride walked down the aisle by herself.  In both cases it looked fine!

right1thistime

Breaks into song:  Put one foot in front of the other.... from Frosty. 

I walked down the aisle alone.  I felt that it was symbolic of how I entered this marriage, independent, on my own two feet, willingly joining him.   If you are having music, there's usually a dramatic pause, then the processional song to get everyone to look at you as you walk in. 

On the other hand, a couple of SW brides have chosen to be with their beloved to greet their guests as they arrive.  No dramatic entrance, they just join their officiant at the altar when the ceremony is about to begin.  I like this and somewhat wish we had done this, symbolic of both of us hosting the event together, already a couple, just making it official. 

Whatever you decide, make it yours.  ~Donna

2dBride

One of the nice things about second weddings is that we tend to get a lot less grief about our wedding choices, no matter what we do.  You could:

• Just take your places when the ceremony is starting, without a processional.
• Have someone you love (male or female) escort you.
• Walk with your fiance.
• If you have two aisles, have you and your fiance process at the same time, but on different aisles, and then walk out together.
• Walk by yourself.

Just go for whatever you feel comfortable with.