Wedding Protocol
What’s the Order of the Wedding Processional:
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.
Which Mother Walks Down the Aisle First:
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. She is the last to be seated before the bridal party procession begins.
What Order do Grandparents Walk in at a Wedding:
The groom’s grandparents should be seated first (his paternal grandparents followed by his maternal grandparents), then the bride’s grandparents should be seated in the same order. They should head down the aisle at the very beginning of the processional, before the groom’s parents are seated.
Who Walks Mother of Groom Down Aisle:
Traditionally, groom’s mother walks down the aisle with an usher or a groomsman. But for non-traditional ceremony, it could be anyone, her husband, any close relative or even she can walk alone. In case she’s walking with the groom, then it is also OK as discussed above.
Does the Groom Walk Down the Aisle to Music:
The groom’s parents can also walk down the aisle together, followed by the groom as he walks alone. … If the groom and groomsmen were greeting guests upon arrival, they may choose to simply take their place at the altar before the processional begins, instead of formally making an entrance.
Do grandparents get flowers at a wedding:
There aren’t any set-in-stone traditions about who gets to wear wedding-day flowers. But here’s who most couples choose to honor: The parents and stepparents, grandparents, any other immediate family members who are not in the wedding party, ushers, and the ceremony readers. Either way, it’s up to you. Another popular option is to give single long-stemmed blooms to honored guests. Just so long as you’re comfortable that you’ve included everyone you want to recognize, you’ll be just fine.
Where do Grandparents Sit at Weddings:
Or, you may choose to spread your wedding party around at the guest tables, which would also allow them to sit with their partners. The table of honor—located near the head table—is where the parents of both the bride and groom, the wedding officiant, and sometimes grandparents sit during the reception.
What are the groom’s parents responsible for in a wedding:
As a guide, here’s a list of the expenses traditionally covered by the parents of the groom: the wedding rings, officiant’s fee, marriage license, the bride’s bouquet, boutonnieres and corsages for the immediate family, music (band/DJ), liquor at the reception and the honeymoon.