Does MOH need to walk with best man?

Justpeachy4397

During the processional/recessional, does the maid of honor need to walk down the aisle with the best man, or is it OK for her to walk with one of the groomsmen?

My sister is my maid of honor, and her longtime boyfriend is one of my fiance's groomemen (but he isn't the best man). Would it be OK for my sister to walk down the aisle with her boyfriend and for the Best Man to walk down the aisle with one of my bridesmaids? We want the Maid of Honor and Best Man standing directly next to us at the altar.

Thanks for your thoughts!

GoodLuckBear14

Why can't your sister walk with the Best Man?  It is what, a thirty second walk? I doubt anyone would think "ohmygod!!!  She's walking with someone else.  DId she and the guy who walked up here a minute ago break up?!?!?"

Justpeachy4397

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_ceremony-ideas_does-moh-need-to-walk-with-best-man?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:10Discussion:d408ca20-b4cf-41ba-8256-311b4cca40cbPost:3db6cc5d-b0a1-4b47-9a9b-4dfbaa33c9b1">Re: Does MOH need to walk with best man?</a>:
[QUOTE]Why can't your sister walk with the Best Man?  It is what, a thirty second walk? I doubt anyone would think "ohmygod!!!  She's walking with someone else.  Did she and the guy who walked up here a minute ago break up?!?!?"
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]

<div>Obviously she can walk with the best man. I figured she might be more comfortable walking with her boyfriend, which is why I suggested it. She told me she is happy doing either and more than happy to walk with the best man. I thought she and her boyfriend might also enjoy having pictures of themselves walking together, rather than with people they don't know. </div><div>
</div><div>Having people think "ohmygod!!!  She's walking with someone else.  Did she and the guy who walked up here a minute ago break up?!?!?" didn't even cross my mind. Thanks for your response.</div>

GoodLuckBear14

I just think you are making a simple situation complicated for no reason.  Your photographer can always take pictures of them together later.

kmmssg

Not being snarky - just being honest.  If I saw the MOH walking with someone other than the BM I (and others I am sure) would start wondering "what was THAT about?"  And it would be a topic of conversation that would entail many scenarios.  

Justpeachy4397

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[QUOTE]I just think you are making a simple situation complicated for no reason.  Your photographer can always take pictures of them together later.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]

<div>Got it -- good point. Thanks :)</div>

Justpeachy4397

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_ceremony-ideas_does-moh-need-to-walk-with-best-man?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:10Discussion:d408ca20-b4cf-41ba-8256-311b4cca40cbPost:0749006e-ea36-4ef6-b776-0288bac60761">Re: Does MOH need to walk with best man?</a>:
[QUOTE]Not being snarky - just being honest.  If I saw the MOH walking with someone other than the BM I (and others I am sure) would start wondering "what was THAT about?"  And it would be a topic of conversation that would entail many scenarios.  
Posted by kmmssg[/QUOTE]

<div>Thanks! I'm going to stick with MON walking with BM. Thanks guys for your input! :)</div>

kmmssg

You are welcome!

MairePoppy

I don't know if this is a custom particular to my region. At most weddings that I have attended, the best man walked in with the groom, the gm and bms walked in pairs. The MOH walked in alone, followed by the bride and her escort(s).

I don't think it matters much one way or another, as long as everyone ends up where they're supposed to be for the ceremony. It's a 30 second walk. Most of the guests won't know everyone in the wedding party and won't remember who walked with who.

caroljosh

My bridesmaids and I discussed having all of the men already down at the alter when we make our procession.  When the ceremony is over they will pair up to walk out.