Standing when the bride enters...

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• Baesmom

  

  January 2012

  I want my guests to stand.  My FI will be on stairs so I'll be able to see him. 

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• egammo3

  

  January 2012 edited January 2012

  Tasha, I've always said it and I will say it again you are hilarious, you say exactly what I think and make perfect sense. However, it is required in my church so I don't have a choice.

  

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• Soon2BSand

  

  January 2012

  I'm just saying... I'm not the Queen of England and I don't want to be smiling and looking in folks' faces when I'm coming down the aisle. LOL

  
  

  
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• wallacje member

  

  January 2012

  They stood when I came out.
  
  It was a detail I didn't really care about one way or the other and no one told them to stand they just did.
  
  H could see me just fine since no one is in the aisle but you and whoever is giving you away.

  

  

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• Carla1019

  

  January 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_standing-bride-enters?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:0436d712-ae93-4c94-a1bf-d40d5095d69fPost:466d1e7c-3cb1-46b0-9342-34446ac17aeb">Re: Standing when the bride enters...</a>:
  [QUOTE]They stood when I came out. It was a detail I didn't really care about one way or the other and no one told them to stand they just did. H could see me just fine since no one is in the aisle but you and whoever is giving you away.
  Posted by wallacje[/QUOTE]
  
  Agree.
  
  When I watch four weddings and I see the guests not stand it seems strange to me. If you don't have stairs make sure your FH is standing at the end of the walkway instead of on the side.  You should be able to see him just fine.

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• hatroopes member

  

  January 2012

  I didn't care about it either, but I think it heightens that moment even more when all the guests stand as you walk in. Like PP said, no one should be in the aisle as you're walking down so you should be able to see your FI clearly. 

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• ymw6110

  

  January 2012

  I've been to a wedding where the guest started clapping. I was mortified.  I want to put "you are not allowed to clap when the bride enters" in my program, so there is no confusion on what's appropriate. lol

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• thedivav member

  

  January 2012

  as long as it is taking me to get married yup they are standing lol 

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• Mari+Kaya2012

  

  January 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_standing-bride-enters?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:0436d712-ae93-4c94-a1bf-d40d5095d69fPost:df10080e-9e94-43e5-a165-bcdb3edce46c">Re: Standing when the bride enters...</a>:
  [QUOTE]I've been to a wedding where the guest started clapping. I was mortified.  I want to put "you are not allowed to clap when the bride enters" in my program, so there is no confusion on what's appropriate. lol
  Posted by ymw6110[/QUOTE]
  
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  </div><div>LOL thas hilar... this post has me thinking though... maybe its according to the venue as i n if its not in a church... but then again if his view is unobstructed, stand or dont stand it dont matter... </div>

  

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• SunnyBB

  

  January 2012

  I would like my guests to stand, I am not an all eyes on me time of person but it seems like a nice gesture after all of our hard work!  Also, most people like to take pictures/video,etc and standing gives a better view anyway...

  

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• MrsBoss2012

  

  January 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_standing-bride-enters?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:0436d712-ae93-4c94-a1bf-d40d5095d69fPost:df10080e-9e94-43e5-a165-bcdb3edce46c">Re: Standing when the bride enters...</a>:
  [QUOTE]I've been to a wedding where the guest started clapping. I was mortified.  I want to put "you are not allowed to clap when the bride enters" in my program, so there is no confusion on what's appropriate. lol
  Posted by ymw6110[/QUOTE]
  
  This literally had me LOL! I pictured the slow movie clap where it starts with one person and everyone joins in until they are all applauding.
  
  My FI is kind of a shortie so ya'll had me nervous about everyone stadning but it makes sense like PP said to have him stand in the aisle not on the side. Sounds good!

  

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• oschristian member

  

  January 2012

  Hmm. I hope they stand. I like traditions like that.

  

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• MsAmeera25 member

  

  January 2012 edited January 2012

  I want my guests to stand no clapping though lol not until the end

   

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• japonica334

  

  January 2012

  lol This makes me think of my silly aunt who refused to walk the aisle until the guest stood.lol  However, I never thought about it blocking the grooms view. I was iffy about them standing and blocking people who could not(possibly elderly) stand view. Hmmm, I need to rethink where my groom is standing.

  

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• missowens

  

  January 2012

  I prefer for my guests to stand, but I would be pissed if guests clapped...lol

  
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• 2010Bride2be

  

  January 2012

  Guests stood. Its tradition for guests to rise when the bride enters.
  
  I went to a wedding a few months back and no one stood but myself and a few others. I was so pissed.

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• BlissPhilly

  

  January 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_standing-bride-enters?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:0436d712-ae93-4c94-a1bf-d40d5095d69fPost:5544cdad-8997-4ac2-bbc0-56134eba37bb">Re: Standing when the bride enters...</a>:
  [QUOTE]as long as it is taking me to get married yup they are standing lol 
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  LOL...I know that's right...lol

  

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• kikilay17

  

  January 2012 edited January 2012

  i want everyone to stand im a sucker for tradition but if somebody started clapping id be mad as sin....id have to call a time out at my wedding

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• Demea

  

  January 2012

  It is the brides moment. When those church doors open and all eyes are on you. Take pride in your moment and let them stand and admire your presence. You deserve it. You and your groom will only be seeing each other no matter what.

  

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• faithlady

  

  January 2012

  Meh, I hadn't thought about it until this question, but I prefer them not to stand. What on earth for? Most people do want to see the bride and I think you get a better view sitting. I stand for brides but I'm always twisting and turning and once she's passed me the moment is over.

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• M1ssJ member

  

  January 2012

  I want my guests to stand. There will be announcement for them to remain seated until I reach their row and then they should stand. I love the drama

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