Wedding Ceremony Processional Order
The moment you've been waiting for has arrived. Your guests are seated, the music begins to fill the air, and you stand with your wedding party, ready to embark on the processional. This is the part of the ceremony when you, your partner, and your families make your way down the aisle. Figuring out the order for everyone to walk can sometimes be a bit tricky. While there are traditional processional sequences, there's truly no right or wrong approach. Here are some processional orders from past weddings at Bear Brook Valley to assist you in planning your ceremony.
Photographer: Lauren DiDonato | Florist: Thistle Bee | Hair & Makeup: 11am Salon
Groom & groom’s parents
Groomsmen
Bridesmaids
Officiant
Maid of honor
Ring bearer
Flower girl
Bride & bride’s parents
Photographer: Melissa MacDonald | Florist: Bella Fiori | Hair: ProStyled Bride
Officiant
Groom, mother of the groom, best man
Mother of the bride
Wedding party
Matron of honor & ring bearer
Ring bearers
Flower girl
Bride & father of the bride
Photographer: Willow & Bond | Florist: Flora Moon | Hair: Reel Style
Officiant
Mother of the groom
Mother of the bride & bride’s brothers
Groom
Wedding party individually
Bride & father of the bride
Photographer: OffBEET Productions | Florist: Joan Karpf | Hair: Prostyled Brides | Makeup: Michelle Rivera
Officiant
Mother of groom escorted by groomsmen
Groom & father of groom
Bridesmaids
Maid of honor
Ring Bearer
Flower boys
Bride & parents of the bride
Photographer: Julia Lane Studios | Florist: Thistle Bee | Hair: Hair by Corrine | Makeup: Becca Paulette Artistry
Officiant
Parents of the groom
Mother of the bride
Groom
Maid of honor & best man
Wedding party in pairs
Flower girl
Bride & father of the bride
Officiant
Groom & his parents
Bride’s brothers
Bride’s grandmother & bride’s cousin
Groom’s grandmother & groom’s cousin
Bridesmaids & groomsmen walking in pairs
Maid of honor & best men
Flower girls
Ring bearers
Bride & groom’s dog
Bride & father of the bride
Photographer: Aaron & Whitney | Florist: Thistle Bee | Hair & Makeup: Makeup Masters
Officiant
Bridesmaids
Bride & bride’s parents
Bride & bride’s parents
Rabbi
Flower girls & boys
Ring bearer
Bride’s mom
Bride & her father
Bride & her parents
We hope this helps you decide on your ceremony processional order. If you need more assistance, the Knot has some great ceremony processional order recommendations!
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