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Ceremony Procession Order

durga826durga826
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Is there a standard or conventional order to the beginning of a ceremony?

I know the parents' of the groom and mother of bride are seated first, but who's first of that group, huh?
Then who?

Flower girls and ring bearer?
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen?
MOH and BM?

All I know for sure is my Dad and I are last.

Thoughts, ladies?

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  • mrsredmoosemrsredmoose
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    edited December 2011
    I'm trying to figure this out myself right now :) I think you can do whatever works best for your situation. 

    I believe your Mom gets last billing when it comes to seating.  As soon as she sits, the WP can start. No one should be seated after your Mom.

    I think the groom and his groomsmen can either process or just already be there.  Groomsmen can also escort the BMs down the aisle; they can also seat important family members (as can the Groom can also seat his mother if necessary/wanted); this way they all end up near the altar.

    I think the flowergirls would go just before you and your Dad so you can walk on the petals.  The ring bearer can walk with the girls or separately.  Our ring bearer is young and rambunctious so we will probably send him down with the flowergirls.  His mother is MOH so she may have to walk back down the aisle after she processes to nudge him along.  (or as she suggested skip the flowers for decorations and just hang lollipops from the arch we plan to be married under).

    Let us know what you decide, good luck!
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  • kristinanddankristinanddan member
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    edited December 2011
    The parents of the groom are seated,  then the mother of the bride.
    Then the bridesmaids walk down, with the MOH last. Then the ring bearer and flower girls go, followed by you or your dad.

    You could have the groomsmen process in, but I've only ever seen them already standing at the altar.
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  • LeelerLeeler
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    edited December 2011
    I always think the guy should get to walk down the aisle too--just for fun.

    But I dunno--maybe guys aren't into that?
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  • TerriandJoeTerriandJoe
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    edited December 2011

    We had -

    My grandparents first

    Then Joe's parents

    Then my mom. (My brothers walked her in and circled around bcause they were groomsmen)

    then the all groomsmen walked in separately. Individually down the aisle.

    FSIL

    Maid of honor

    and then matron of honor walked in with flower girl.

    Then me and my dad.

    Joe was waiting at the alter with his brother (the best man). They did not walk down the aisle.

    You have to figure out what works best for you and all of your people.

    You have a lot of good suggestions here. Hope you can find one that works as a good starting point and work from there. And remember, you still have to figure how everyone will leave after your ceremony.

    Good luck!

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  • durga826durga826
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks, everyone for all your thoughts! 

    I think we'll probably do something like this...

    FI's parents escorted by FI's son
    My mother escorted by one or both of my brothers
    BM's accompanied by the groomsmen in pairs
    MOH
    Flower girls and ring bearer (together MIGHT get them all three down the aisle!)

    Dad and me.

    12 days... how is that possible?!  It seems like just yesterday that he asked me!
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  • TerriandJoeTerriandJoe
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    edited December 2011
    OMG! You are so close! This procession will take care of itself. Have an idea in mind. When you get to rehearsal, you can practice and see how it works. And tweak if necessary. Enjoy the next week-and-a-half!
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  • kristinanddankristinanddan member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-york-hudson-valley_ceremony-procession-order?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:113Discussion:adcb3351-314f-4311-aca9-40de53104c73Post:0a3d10f1-9291-4ae3-8b0d-85fbc2233f2f">Re: Ceremony Procession Order</a>:
    [QUOTE]OMG! You are so close! <strong>This procession will take care of itself.</strong> Have an idea in mind. When you get to rehearsal, you can practice and see how it works. And tweak if necessary. Enjoy the next week-and-a-half!
    Posted by TerriandJoe[/QUOTE]

    This is very true. We got to the rehearsal without really thinking about the processional too much. It all just fell into place super easily.
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  • durga826durga826
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the reassurances, ladies.  Sometimes I think I'm the only bride who's nervous and mircromanaging! 
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