Who walks with WHO in a wedding?

Bridesmaids and ushers walk in pairs (if there are uneven numbers, the odd person can walk alone, or two maids or groomsmen can walk together). The maid or matron of honor walks alone. The ring bearer walks alone, followed by the flower girl, or the children can walk together.
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What is the order of a wedding procession?

The Groom: The groom proceeds to walk down the aisle accompanied by their parents, with his father on the left and his mother on the right. The Bridesmaids: The bridesmaids then proceed in pairs, starting with those standing farthest from the bride. The Maid or Matron of Honor: The bride's right-hand woman walks alone.
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Who walks down first in a wedding?

1. Officiant. Your officiant is generally the first person to walk toward the altar, signifying the ceremony is about to commence.
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Who walks down the aisle together?

In a Catholic wedding processional, the bridesmaids and groomsmen walk down the aisle in pairs, with the groomsman on the right and the bridesmaid on the left, starting with the attendants who will stand farthest from the bride and groom. Once the pair reaches the end of the aisle, they part ways.
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Who does the bride walk down with?

8. Bride. The bride walks down the aisle escorted by both of her parents with her father on her left arm and mother on her right.
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Do the best man and maid of honor walk together?

The groom and best man stand at the altar after entering from a side door or entrance. Each group of bridesmaids and groomsmen walk in pairs of two unless you have an odd number; then someone can walk alone. The maid of honor walks alone since the best man is already at the altar.
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Who walks the groom's mother?

As the wedding begins, the groom's mother will be escorted down the aisle, to the first pew, right-hand side, by the head usher or a groomsman who is a family member. A nice touch includes the groom escorting his mother down the aisle.
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Do couples walk down the aisle together?

Many couples now choose to meet at the top of the aisle and walk it together. It's a lovely way to signify that you are taking this journey together as equals. Meet at the altar: A fun twist on walking the aisle together is to walk it separately but at the same time.
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Do groomsmen and bridesmaids have to walk together?

Most couples choose to have their bridesmaids and groomsmen walk separately during the procession and then pair up after the ceremony is done. A traditional ceremony procession begins with the officiant, the groom and his groomsmen walking up from the side of the ceremony.
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Can my fiance and I walk down the aisle together?

You and your future spouse could walk down the aisle together, but when you reach the front of the altar, have your parents and his waiting to give you hugs. Another option is to have his parents walk down the aisle together first, then your parents walk, then you and the groom.
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Does maid of honor walk first or last?

Bridesmaids and ushers walk in pairs (if there are uneven numbers, the odd person can walk alone, or two maids or groomsmen can walk together). The maid or matron of honor walks alone. The ring bearer walks alone, followed by the flower girl, or the children can walk together.
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Does ring bearer or flower girl walk first?

These ever-adorable children in the wedding party are usually between the ages of 4-8. Traditionally, they precede the bride down the aisle with the Ring Bearer carrying the wedding rings (or faux rings) tied to a satin pillow while the flower girl carries flowers, dropping the petals along the aisle.
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Which side does father of bride walk?

"The father of the bride typically walks down the right side of the aisle, having the bride on his left arm (facing the altar)," Jones explains.
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Who walks down the aisle first mother of the bride or groom?

A. The groom's parents precede the bride's mother during the processional. Here's a rundown: After the ushers have seated all of the guests, the grandparents start up the aisle, followed by the groom's parents. Then the bride's mother takes her turn.
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Who walks down the aisle first maid or matron of honor?

Who walks down the aisle first? You guessed it—there are no rules! Usually, the 'maids walk down first, followed by the MOH with the bride last. If you're just having one maid or matron of honor, it's a simple line-up.
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Who walks back down the aisle first?

The flower girl and the ring bearer (if they remained at the altar during the ceremony) come first (if there's only one or the other, he or she can walk alone), then the maid of honor and the best man, then the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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Do groomsmen get paired with bridesmaids?

Pair them by real-life coupling or friendship.

If a bridesmaid and groomsman are dating, engaged, or married, it's customary to match them up. They're already a couple-no need to break them up for your wedding.
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Does the bride walk alone?

Can brides actually walk down the aisle alone? Absolutely! It is actually an old tradition that the father is passing his daughter to her husband to take care of and cherish.
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Do couples have to walk together in wedding?

Typically, if a couple is married, it would make sense for them to walk together as bridesmaid and groomsmen. It's easier for the bride and groom to pair married couples and may look off if they do not walk together.
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What if you dont want your dad to walk you down the aisle?

3. Walk with a grandpa, your stepdad, an uncle, or a brother. If your dad wasn't a prominent figure in your life but another man was, invite him to walk you down the aisle. We never fail to tear up when a bride walks down the aisle with her brother.
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Who walks the son down the aisle?

The most common is for the grandparents to be seated first, followed by the groom's parents and the bride's mother. Then, the officiant leads the groom, best man, and groomsmen to the altar, often from the side instead of down the aisle.
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Who walks grandma down the aisle?

Grandparents: The grandparents of the groom are the first to enter & are seated on the right side in the first or second row, if seats have been reserved for them. Ushers can escort a grandmother if so desired. Grandparents of the bride would follow immediately after & are seated on the left side.
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What is groom's family responsible for?

What Does the Groom's Family Pay For, Traditionally? The groom's family is responsible for corsages and boutonnieres for immediate members of both families, the lodging of the groom's attendants (if you have offered to help pay for this expense), and sometimes the costs of the rehearsal dinner.
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Does a junior bridesmaid walk alone?

A junior bridesmaid should walk down the aisle before the others. If there are equal amounts of groomsmen and you want everyone in pairs, she can be escorted. Otherwise she may walk alone or can always walk your dog down the aisle.
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Who is usually the best man in a wedding?

The best man is often the groom's closest friend or relative. Sometimes it's a brother, childhood buddy, cousin, or even the groom's father or uncle. There are no rules around who the groom can and cannot choose.
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