non-religious ceremony question

kdevin27

We're having a non religious cermony...who stands on what side? Or can we just pick? What's the tradition?

mbatzlaff

Usually the bride and bridesmaids are on the left side (from the audience point of view). I don't know why, but that's how I've always seen it.

meganb1977

Ditto that

artbyallie

PP is correct, and the reason for it is so that, in olden days, the groom and groomsmen had their sword arms free in case anyone tried to steal the bride.

Lisa50

We bucked tradition.  I stood on my groom's right.

naomikb

In Christian ceremonies PPs are correct, bride and her attendants on the left (when facing the altar/front) and groom/GMs on the right.

In Jewish ceremonies it is reversed.

You can do whatever you please.  And regardless of where the attendants stand you can have the guests sit wherever they like, it doesn't need to be segregated.

DMoore421

I am not having a religious ceremony either - but every ceremony with the exception of 1 that i have been to has been bride on the left - and groom on the right - I may just change it up for the sake of changing it

NOLAbridealmost

I switched sides halfway through our ceremony so that my veil would stop blowing into my face.  I am so glad that I switched! Because my parents and my attendants were already on the traditional side, I was able to see my parent's faces and my attendant's faces and they could see mine during the vows.   It made me wonder why everyone doesn't do it that way. 

BrightFirefly

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[QUOTE]I switched sides halfway through our ceremony so that my veil would stop blowing into my face.  I am so glad that I switched! Because my parents and my attendants were already on the traditional side, I was able to see my parent's faces and my attendant's faces and they could see mine during the vows.   It made me wonder why everyone doesn't do it that way. 
Posted by NOLAbridealmost[/QUOTE]

Never thought of that! Interesting thought!

Vintage Queen

I am one for breaking traditions and creating lasting memories for every one.  No matter what side you choose to stand on, make sure that your parents can see your face.  Tradition says that you stand on the left and your parents sit on the left, so they never see your face or expressions on your face.  This day is very important to them and make sure they sit so they can see you.  It doesn';t matter anymore how the processional is or here you stand...make sure that everyone has a good time and laughs and cries with you!