Bride Entrance?

stupid&lucky

I'm curious about what bride to be's think about the "tradtition" of everyone standing when the bride begins her walk down the aisle.  Do you like it or not, and why?  If you don't like it, how do you keep people seated?


Thanks.

shortgirltx

I didn't really care although it felt weird to me having everyone stand- I'm not royalty.
I didn't share my feelings with anyone but the groom but no one really stood until the groom and I were pretty much done with our walk and were up front already. The only way I know this is because I watched the video of the ceremony.  In reality it's such a minor detail, you probably won't even remember or if you do remember, won't care about it.  It won't make or break your day...you'll be too focused on the groom!

You could put it in your programs or spread it by word of mouth.

Donnaaries

Usually the officiant will say something right before the bride proceeds down the aisle, like "Ladies and gentleman, please stand for the bride."

mistyleon

I don't care for it myself, but also can't see printing a note in the program or specifically asking people not to stand since that's not really my style either.  We aren't going to have our officiant ask people to stand, but if people do stand I guess that's up to them and I should be flattered that they want to do so. 

JennaV26

When I'm a guest at a wedding I don't like when everyone stands because sometimes it makes it hard to see the bride. But other than that I've never really thought about it. I guess I've just always assumed that everyone would be standing when I walked down the aisle.

stupid&lucky

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_bride-entrance?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:fd3daff4-118d-4dc4-8e48-12558b69c796Post:dfdffe24-7a5e-4fd0-952a-5747591e7bca">Re: Bride Entrance?</a>:
[QUOTE]When I'm a guest at a wedding I don't like when everyone stands because sometimes it makes it hard to see the bride. Posted by JennaV26[/QUOTE]

This is what I don't like about it.  And in my case, since i'm the MOB, I'll be up front and when/if everyone stands up, <strong>I'LL</strong> have a hard time seeing my daughter walk up the aisle with her father! 

Her Officiant won't be saying "stand for the bride", but I've been to many, many weddings, where nothing is said, everyone just jumps up!

Mariah09202008

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_bride-entrance?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:fd3daff4-118d-4dc4-8e48-12558b69c796Post:af7a2290-dba8-4e05-bf52-4aaea9360adf">Re: Bride Entrance?</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Bride Entrance? : This is what I don't like about it.  And in my case, since i'm the MOB, I'll be up front and when/if everyone stands up, I'LL have a hard time seeing my daughter walk up the aisle with her father!  Her Officiant won't be saying "stand for the bride", but I've been to many, many weddings, where nothing is said, everyone just jumps up!
Posted by stupid&lucky[/QUOTE]Since you're MOB, you'll have the aisle seat right?  I know it's not ideal, but you could just lean a little to watch your daughter walk down the aisle.  And don't forget you'll also have the pictures people have taken.  I guess my point is, if your daughter doesn't mind people standing, then I'd just let whatever happens happen.  You'll still see her, even if everyone is sitting down or standing.