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F/U Processinal question!

lisa89760lisa89760 member
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A few weeks ago I talked about my wedding coordinator being difficult in our my WP should be walking in to the ceremony.  I wanted the BM's to either be met half way up the aisle by a GM or have my sister/MOH walk alone to prevent having 3 people walk down together.  I talked to my uncle (our priest) about it yesterday and he said the MOH & BM has to walk down together there are no exceptions.

I was kinda upset but whatever nothing I can do, but when I was researching music to use I found a website by a diocese (I forget which one) that said that in traditional catholic wedding ceremonies the Groom and BM are at the alter, the WP walks down in couples and the MOH walks down by herself right before the bride.  Has anyone heard of this before?  I'm gonna drop the issue with my uncle/priest but now I'm just curious.

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  • Riss91Riss91 member
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    edited December 2011
    We had the BM up at the altar and had the MOH walk alone. I have never heard of rules for the wedding party processional. Hmmm....not sure what you can do about it if your priest is adamant about it.

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  • Calypso1977Calypso1977 member
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    edited December 2011
    traditionally teh groom walks with the bride, but most dont opt for that.

    ive never seen anything about the rest of hte WP processional.  its probably all priest preference, since the WP has no role in the wedding beyond the best man and moh.

    we had our best man and moh walk together, before we processed.
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  • catarntinacatarntina member
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    edited December 2011
    Priest, bestman, groom walked in by themselves.  Groomsmen waited for bridesmaid at the half way point.  Then MOH walked by herself, followed by the Ring bearer.  Then my dad and I walked in together.

    This was how our priest specifically said it needed to be done.  It wasn't up for debate, so I think it really depends on the priest.
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  • lisa89760lisa89760 member
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    edited December 2011

    Thanks everyone!! It looks like its the priest's choice! 

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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited December 2011
    I have never heard of that. We had the BM and MOH process in first and they went to the altar. Then the rest of the BM's were escorted by a GM. My husband was standing at the end of the aisle as my Dad walked me down the aisle.
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  • christyhalchristyhal
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    edited December 2011
    I think it all depends on the priest/parish.  Our priest is pretty laid back, he said we could have our processional however we wanted as long as we told him in advance so he knew where he was supposed to be standing when, and with whom. 
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  • GardeniaLilyGardeniaLily
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    edited December 2011
    It must be different for each parish? For ours the groomsmen are walking with the bridesmaids (including the MOH & BM first). I'm walking with my mom, and FI is standing at the altar.
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  • emmaleebachaemmaleebacha
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    edited December 2011
    We recieved specific parish guidelines and the Diocese recommendations. We've been asked to have the Cross Bearer, Book Bearer, and Priest enter first. Followed by groom and his parents. Followed by the wedding party. Finally I get to enter with both my parents last. I agree.. it's totally specific to the church/diocese where you will get married. Some are very specific on the focus being that we are there to make a covenant with each other and god.
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