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The Line-Up
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Photo by
Hull Grenier Studios
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It's your big
day! Every detail counts, does your wedding party
know where to be and when? There are several times
throughout your wedding and reception that the wedding
party needs to be at the right place at the right time -
the procession, the precession, and the reception line.
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The basic Christian procession will go
as follows:
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The officiant, groom and best man will wait
at the altar.
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The groomsmen will either walk in from the
side or will walk down the aisle accompanied by a bridesmaid.
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The bridesmaid who will stand farthest from
the bride at the altar will walk down the aisle first.
Followed by the other bridesmaids.
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The ring bearer and flower girl will walk
down the aisle next (usually they are seated with their
parents after they reach the altar).
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The maid of honor will then walk down the
aisle.
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Finally, the bride will make her grand
entrance and walk to the left of her escort as she makes her
way down the aisle.
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The basic Jewish procession will go as
follows:
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Cantor or Rabbi
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The groom's grandparents.
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The bride's grandparents.
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Groomsmen will walk down in pairs.
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The Best Man will follow.
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The groom will walk down the aisle with his
parents. His father will be on his left and his mother on his
right.
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The bridesmaids will follow. Starting with
the bridesmaid that will stand farthest from the bride.
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The maid of honor will follow.
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Next will be the ring bearer and flower girl
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Finally, the bride and her parents will
proceed down the aisle. Her father will be on her left and her
mother on her right.
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After the ceremony is over and
you've kissed and been announced husband and wife, it's time
to go celebrate. The recession goes as follows:
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The Christian recession:
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The bride and groom will walk down the aisle
first.
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Followed by the flower girl and ring bearer
(this is optional).
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Maid of honor and best man will follow next.
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Followed by the bridesmaids and the groomsmen
walking down in pairs.
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The parents will then follow the wedding
party.
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The Jewish recession:
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The bride and groom will walk down the aisle
first.
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Followed by the bride's parents
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The groom's parents will follow next.
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Followed by the flower girl and ring bearer
(this is optional)
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Maid of honor and best man will follow next.
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Followed by the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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Finally, the rabbi or cantor.
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For more helpful information in
planning your ceremony, visit
http://www.riweddingguide.com/planning/ceremony/procession.htm
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This is a nice way to greet all your
guests and to introduce them to your parents and attendants.
The receiving line typically includes: the bride and groom, both
sets of parents and the bridesmaids. The best man and ushers
do not stand in the receiving line.
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