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Jmz
Expert July 2022

How to make a processional less awkward

Jmz, on January 29, 2022 at 2:44 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 14
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Just a question... has anyone ever seen a wedding where the groomsmen walk down back to back (so still in a single file line) but not with great distances between, and then same with bridesmaids? As a bridesmaid I always haaaaaaated and dreaded the long slow walk, especially since literally no one is there to see me 😂😳 that or I could potentially do the coupling up, but it's very likely the numbers will be uneven and then I don't see the point in pairing some people up and others not.


What do you think to make the processional a little more natural and less of a spectacle?

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Latest activity by Jmz, on January 31, 2022 at 6:38 PM
  • Jacks
    Champion November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    If you want, you could "weave" the processional, one bridesmaid, one groomsman, etc... Then less pressure is on any one person.

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    Ashley ·
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    I've never seen this as a guest but I watched it on this: the processional starts at about 1.02 So you can definitely do it with your WP. Note that the sides are uneven.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzQ5nK6dnnk





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    Lunajay ·
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    I have never seen it (except on the video Ashley posted) but I love the idea and I loved it on the video. I also believe that if that's what you want then go for it.

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  • Jmz
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    Jmz ·
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    Thanks so much for the visual! I like how the guys came down in quite a natural flow. 😊
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  • Jmz
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    Jmz ·
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    Thats true! But I'll end up with more ladies probably, so I think I'll stick to men first then women.
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  • Jmz
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    Yes the visual helped a lot! 😅🙌
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    Becky ·
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    We had the guys sort of walk in naturally, like the video, and then each of the ladies walked down individually BUT we didn't have anyone do the step - pause - step thing that was such a trend for a while. They just walked, which led to a much more relaxed feeling (I didn't step - pause - step either - because it's so weird and awkward)

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  • Christy
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    Thank you for asking this! I will have one groomsmen that none of my ladies want to walk back with so I figured after we walk down the aisle the ladies can follow then the men after them!
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  • Jmz
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    Jmz ·
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    Haha oh my goodness! No way could I ever do that! I didn't realize some people still ask their bridal party to do that nowadays.
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  • Jmz
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    Actually none of the weddings I was in had us pair up before the ceremony started, but at my brother's after the ceremony we paired up to leave. I really don't think it's necessary though, so just do whatever will make your wedding party comfortable. 😊
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  • Christy
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    My first wedding was in 1996 and things have sure changed! For the better actually. I’m learning so much this time around 😂😂
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  • Jmz
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    Jmz ·
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    Haha I bet 😅 I hope you thoroughly enjoy this time around ❤❤
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    JW ·
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    We did this. Granted, we had a smaller party (the Best Man and the other groomsman walked in with Hubby so he wouldn't be up there alone). It works just fine.

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    I really like it! Our parties are small also.
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