When you plan your wedding ceremony you'll want to give some thought to your guests’ experience. As you walk down the aisle, you may have eyes only for each other. Your guests take in everything from the flowers to the pace at which you proceed.
Jim Albani, Minnesota Wedding Officiant, stresses that you may want the first impression of your wedding - the Processional - to appear to witnesses to be "organized." What does an organized Processional look like?
Jim tells me that "military precision" mixed with warmth and emotion makes the perfect combination of presence to engage your guests. The procession is structured with timing and repetition – the pace at which the attendants walk to stopping, each, at the front row. At this place, a groomsman will pause as the bridesmaid passes in front of him to take her place at the front of the room. Only then does the groomsman take his place and the next attendants begin their walk and exchange of position.
Done in this way, every detail so meticulously designed by you is given its own opportunity for appreciation by your guests. Let the Processional take time so nothing of beauty and significance is lost.
Then too, when the Bride is presented to the Groom, he should be given time to warmly greet those who have escorted her to him. The couple then may take one another’s arm and move forward to face the Officiant.
When children are involved as ring or flower bearers, let them meet the groom and exchange hugs. Open your guests to the intimacy of this ceremony by displays of love and affection.
The “I Do. Your Complete Wedding Ceremony eBook” is a great tool to help you design and organize your ceremony.
“For $14.97 you can buy this book and save hours and hours of research.” Mark H., Groom
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