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Guide to Lining Up Your Wedding Party. When it comes to weddings, the lineup of your wedding party is no small matter. After all, you want them to look as sharp and as coordinated as possible! To help make sure your wedding party looks its best, here’s a definitive guide for how to line up your wedding party like a pro.
Processional Order
Guide to Lining Up Your Wedding Party. When it comes time for couples to walk down the aisle, there is a specific order to follow when choosing who walks first. The groom’s family should enter first, followed by the bride’s family, then bridesmaids (with groomsmen standing opposite them), and finally flower girls or ring bearers. The last person to walk down should be either an honorary attendant or simply an usher who will escort the bride down before her father does his traditional walk with her down the aisle.
Conversely, when it comes time for everyone else to exit after saying “I do” – parents go first followed by the wedded couple; then attendants; flower girl/ring bearer; and finally grandparents/honorary attendants (if any). This order helps create the beautiful entrance and exit shots of all members of your wedding party without confusion or mishaps!
Start with the Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
Guide to Lining Up Your Wedding Party. The traditional way to line up the bridesmaids and groomsmen is with the bridesmaids on one side of the aisle and the groomsmen on the other. Keep in mind that if you have uneven numbers of bridesmaids and groomsmen, you can either have an odd number standing at each side or even things out by having two groomsmen stand next to one bridesmaid on either side. To add a little flair, consider alternating men and women so that there are two men followed by two women and so on down the line.
Include Your Flower Girls and Ring Bearers
Guide to Lining Up Your Wedding Party. If you’ve chosen to include flower girls and/or ring bearers in your wedding ceremony, they should be lined up just behind the groomsmen (for flower girls) or just ahead of them (for ring bearers). This will help ensure that both children are seen during your ceremony without cluttering up the aisle itself. In addition, it’s always a good idea to assign an adult (such as one of your bridesmaids or groomsmen) as a “babysitter” who can help keep them calm before they walk down the aisle.
Don’t Forget About Parents
It’s also important not to forget about your parents when it comes time to line up your wedding party! Traditionally, mothers will stand on one side while fathers stand on the other—but don’t be afraid to mix things up if that’s not what works best for you. Alternatively, if you’re not having both of your parents involved in your ceremony, consider having someone else fill their role such as another family member or close friend. No matter what you choose, making sure everyone is included will help make sure everyone feels special during this momentous occasion!
Lining up your wedding party doesn’t have to be complicated—you just need a little planning! And remember: when in doubt about who goes where or how many people should stand at each end of the aisle, turn to tradition for guidance. With this guide in hand, now it’s time for you (and your wedding party!) to make some memories! Lining up your wedding party doesn’t have to be stressful or difficult – just remember these tips and you’ll have beautiful photos that capture all of your guests looking their absolute best! Whether you’re looking for a classic pairing shot or a stunning entrance shot at your reception hall – these tips are sure to guide you towards success! Good luck on finding that perfect line-up! Happy planning!