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In traditional Christian weddings, the mother of the bride will sit in the first or second seat in the front row on the bride's side of the aisle (the left). The bride's father usually sits in the first seat after escorting the bride down the aisle.
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Who sits at the head table at the wedding reception?
The bride and groom sit at the head table at the reception. The maid of honor and the bridesmaids sit to the right of the bride and the best man and ushers sit to the left of the groom.
Does the maid of honor sit beside the bride?
When facing the wedding table at the reception the groom sits on the right of his new bride and the maid of honor sits on the left of the bride.
Should you wear a different outfit to the church than to the wedding reception?
* Bride - The bride should come in with the groom to the wedding reception and be announced as Mr. & Mrs. _________. Then you will sit at the head table and there will be toasts given, etc. Dinner is generally served, then the dancing begins and bride starts off the dancing with her new husband. After that the bride will dance with her father and father-in-law and the groom will dance with his mother and mother-in-law. Once the bride throws her bouquet (at this time the groom may take the garter from his new wife's leg and throw it to the bachelors at the reception or it can be done later) then off the two go to another room at the reception hall and change. The bride may wear a dress or a suit depending on individual taste. It can be at this time that the groom take the garter off his bride's leg and throws it out to the bachelors at your reception.
If there are no bridesmaids who holds the bouquet and fixes the brides dress?
A mother; mother-in-law or female relative can take the place of the bridesmaid by sitting in the front pew to the left where the bride's parents sit and can temporarily be there to take the bouquet (then sit back down in the pew with the bouquet) until the bride has said her vows. Whoever takes on this task can also be sure the bride's wedding dress is just right when pictures are being taken.
How do you sit in a wedding gown with train?
It is up to the maid of honor and bridesmaids to pull your bridal train to one side as you sit down. After dinner and if you have a train that can be unhooked then do so as it frees the bride up for dancing. Most wedding dresses have a removable train or the bride can ask the bridal shop sales clerk to show her the wedding dresses where the train can be removed. If the bride prefers to keep the train through the reception then while dancing there is a sewn loop where the bride put hers finger into it to life the train and have more control over it.
Wedding does the groom walk out 1st before his parents?
* No, the mother of the bride and the parents of the groom sit in the front pews closest to the bride and groom as the father of the bride will walk down the aisle with his daughter, side down with his wife, then will stand to give his daughter's hand in marriage and sit back down again. The groom and his best man are already standing at the right of the altar.
What should mother of groom wear to afternoon wedding when brides maids are wearing short black dresses?
The mother of the groom can wear any color, but white. Since the bridesmaids are wearing short black dresses you should wear a pastel summer colors such as a light blue; soft yellow; shell pink, etc., dress and it can be just below the knee or a longer dress to the ankle.
Who do you invite when there is not enough money for the wedding reception Is it okay if the groom's parents not invite their friends?
No, it is not alright for the groom's parents to not invite their friends. Generally the bride and groom's parents along with the bride and groom sit down and go through the list of guests. There are certain people that can be left out such as out of town friends or acquaintances of both sides of the family. If children were going to be asked to attend then leave the children out and just ask the parents. This will cut down on your list. If this is not good enough and you can't cut down the list enough then you should go for a smaller wedding (chapel style) and spend the money on having the reception. Receptions can be held at either the groom or bride's home or any town hall and the bride, groom and wedding party can help to decorate it. This will save a lot of money. Food can either be made by relatives or fingers foods can be served by caterers for an afternoon reception.
When do the bride and groom have food served first dance cut the cake phases or steps of a wedding reception?
These are the steps of what the bride and groom do at a reception:The bride, groom, parents and wedding party may have some pictures taken on the grounds (a park or beach area that has previously been agreed upon) or where the restaurant or hall is before entering into the hall. This can take an hour to two hours and the guests can mingle and have drinks during this time.Then the bride and groom are announced as Mr. & Mrs. by the MC as they enter the hall.If there is a Reception Line then the bride, groom, parents on both sides and the wedding party will line up so guests can wish the bride and groom happiness in the future. The reception line can be done earlier in the evening or after dinner.Then the bride, groom and wedding party sit at the head table. Guests generally clink their wine glasses with a spoon so the bride and groom will kiss.Toasts are made and it's appropriate either before dinner or after dinner or both.Dinner is served as soon as the Chef feels it is and the MC will announce when dinner is served.After dinner dance music starts and the bride and groom start off the dance. Then the bride dances with her father (if you have a close relationship with your father a good song is 'Butterfly Kisses' because it is difficult for the father to give his little girl up to another man. This song says it all.) She then dances with her new father-in-law and any brothers-in-law. The groom dances with his mother; then his new mother-in-law and any sisters-in-laws and other guests may come up to dance with the bride or groom.The MC will announce the cutting of the wedding cake and the photographer as well as guests will take pictures of this special event.The bride will then throw her bouquet (it is also acceptable for the bride to leave the reception hall alone with the groom to get into their 'going away outfits' ... normal clothing) and once back throw the bouquet to the single women. The traditional way is the bride is still in her wedding dress when throwing the bouquet. This signifies that the single woman who catches the bouquet will be the next one married. Then the bride sits on a chair and the groom lifts her wedding dress just above her knee (garter should be just above the knee) and take it off his bride and throw it to the bachelors and this signifies whatever bachelor catches the garter will be the next man married.Then the couple leave the reception hall for their wedding night or leave on their honeymoon.
Does the bride sit to the right of the groom at the head table or his left?
* The Bride sits to the right of the Groom, but guests looking will see her on the left of the groom.
What is the table where the bride and groom sit called?
Presidential Table
What does the bride and groom do before a wedding?
They have to sit down and talk about how to spend their lives together.
