Help! I have about 6 or 7 people, family included, that I would love to have in my wedding party. The problem is I truthfully don't care to have the whole wedding party processional thing. I feel that the ceremonial stuff at the altar is truly just for me and The Man. However, I still want these ladies to be in pictures, help me before the ceremony, and in general still be my girls.
How can I have them be noticed/walk down the aisle, but then have them sit down or step back and it not look awkward or weird?
I've been racking my brain! Please help!
Re: Want bridesmaids, just not at the Altar
Alternately, you and your FI could keep the rings in your possession before the vows. Then you would just need to figure out what to do with your bouquet during the vows. You could keep a vase on/near the altar.
[QUOTE]At my church, the bridal party never stands up "at the altar" during weddings. It has never looked weird. The bridal party walks up in reverse order, the girls split off to the left, and the guys to the right and go in the pews. Usually the MOH and BM are up near the altar but off to the side, but if you don't want this either, you could have them sit with the rest of the bridal party, or they could sit right in the front if they have to come up during the exchange of rings (i.e. if the best man has the rings). Hope this helps.
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This.
I've never been to a wedding where the whole bridal party stands at the altar. The BSs and GMs sit in the first row, and the MOH and BM stand to the side as witnesses during the vows.