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Caryn
Just Said Yes July 2018

Processional for Non-traditional Bridal Party

Caryn, on May 1, 2018 at 1:07 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 11

My fiance is having a "best woman" instead of a "best man" and I'm trying to figure out how she should process. The bridesmaids are definitely going to walk alone because we have uneven numbers. I am thinking the groomsmen could either (1) come in from the side before the processional starts or (2) walk down the aisle at the beginning (before or after the seating of grandparents/parents??). Should I just have her do the same as the groomsmen?

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Latest activity by caitlin, on June 25, 2018 at 2:41 PM
  • Jennifer
    Master September 2018
    Jennifer ·
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    I would have her do the same thing as the groomsmen. I have been to weddings with the same bridal party, all entered from the side, and it looked fine.

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  • muriel
    Champion June 2018
    muriel ·
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    She should do whatever the groom wants the rest of the groom's party to do.

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  • C
    Savvy May 2018
    Courtney ·
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    Agreed with everyone above
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  • ThePeoplesBride
    VIP October 2020
    ThePeoplesBride ·
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    Have her come in with the groomsmen. She is part of your FH's bridal party.

    All of the weddings I have been to have the groomsmen and groom come in from the side. But I think having them come down the aisle would be interesting. Depending on the number you could have each groomsmen escort a parent/grandparent too.
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  • Caryn
    Just Said Yes July 2018
    Caryn ·
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    Thanks everyone!

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Hi Caryn! I'd have her walk in with the groomsmen as well, and do whatever they're doing!

    We had our groomsmen all walk in together single file from the side like the 1st option you mentioned!

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  • Lucky
    Devoted October 2018
    Lucky ·
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    She should do the same thing the groomsmen are doing. No need to make her feel like the odd ball.

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  • RH912
    Devoted July 2018
    RH912 ·
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    Our bridal party is mixed and they are all walking down (small bp) individually. Do what seems right for you.

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    Dedicated November 2018
    Tatyana ·
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    She should do whatever the groomsmen are doing
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  • Neffe
    Master July 2020
    Neffe ·
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    Hi Caryn! Have you decided on a processional idea yet? Fill me in!

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  • caitlin
    Super May 2017
    caitlin ·
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    We just had our whole WP come in 2 by 2--one person from my side and one from H's in each pair. we had a mix of genders on both sides so weren't super concerned with that part of it, but having everyone come in at once worked for us. so our processional was H and his parents, 6 pairs of WP folks, then me and my parents.

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