What is the wedding processional order for my bridal party?
This is a complicated question. The wedding processional order can vary by location, culture, and even by personal preference. In England the bride leads the bridesmaids portion of the bridal party procession, while in America the bridesmaids lead the bride. In some European countries the bride and the groom walk down the aisle together, escorted by their families. In Scotland the bridal procession is led by a piper. In a traditional American wedding procession order, the groom and best man will wait at the altar. The groomsmen will escort both sets of grandparents and mothers to their seats, and then escort the bridesmaids to the altar. The bridesmaid who will stand the farthest from the bride should walk down the aisle first. The maid of honor follows the bridesmaids and often walks alone, although the best man can escort her. The ring bearer walks next and is either followed by the flower girl or walks with her. Then the bride walks down the aisle with her father or another escort.
