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Wedding Ceremony Order Of Events And Ceremony Timeline

Wedding Ceremony Order of Events

and Ceremony Timeline

On the Wedding Day:

1. Wedding Ushers

The ushers are the first to arrive in the sanctuary. They stand outside the sanctuary, greeting

and seating guests on either the Bride’s or Groom’s side. Groomsmen may double as ushers

up-until the ceremony starts.

2. Groom & Best Man

The groom and best man are the next to arrive. The best man Groom and Minister enter the

church from the side door and take their places, waiting for the Bride to arrive.

3. Prelude Music

The organist/sound technician plays prelude music, setting the mood for arriving family and

guests.

4. Wedding Seating Arrangements

As guests arrive they are seated to the left of the church (bride friends and family); to the

right of the church (groom's family and friends) leaving the 1

and 2

pews vacant.

5. Parents & Close Family

Parents and close family of the Bride and groom arrive and are seated. Close family are

seated at the 2

pew. Parents are seated at the 1st pew. The Brides father waits at the

entrance of the church.

6. The Bride's Arrival

The last to arrive is the Bride and her father and her attendants. They pause in the foyer with

one of the wedding ushers as the Bridesmaids help with the Bride's hair, veil and train. Just

before she enters the church the Bride's face may be covered by her veil.

Wedding Ceremony Order Of Events And Ceremony Timeline