Which order will you choose to walk down the aisle on your wedding day?
The UK tradition for heterosexual couples is for the groom to enter the ceremony first, followed by wedding guests. The wedding procession starts with the flower girl and/or page boy, followed by the bride. The maid of honour, then the bridesmaids, finish the procession.
This order dates back to superstition (when bridesmaids were dressed similarly to the bride to confuse evil spirits), but nowadays is for the more practical reason that the bridemaids and maid of honour are behind the bride to carry her train down the aisle (think Kate and Pippa Middleton), and then arrange her dress and veil before taking their seats.
Many UK couples now choose the American order, with the bridesmaids and maid of honour going first, and that absolutely works too.
There’s no right or wrong when it comes to how – or with whom – you walk down the aisle. It is your wedding day!
We just recommend a rehearsal of the procession in advance to ensure a smooth flow, and help you feel more confident and relaxed on your wedding day.
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