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The ceremony: the most important part of the day, but the details
are always the last on the "to do" list. This week's
newsletter features two important parts: the procession/recession
and wedding programs. Although programs are not necessary,
they can help orchestrate the ceremony and ensure everything runs
smoothly (and hopefully on schedule!)
In this issue, you'll find helpful info on:
- Lining Up: The Procession & Recession
- Wedding Programs
- FAQ: How much should I pay for my wedding cake?
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It's your big day! Every detail counts, does your wedding
party know where to be and when? There are several times
throughout your wedding and reception that the wedding
party needs to be at the right place at the right time:
the procession, the recession, and the reception line.
The Procession
The basic Christian procession will go as follows:
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- The
officiant, groom and best man will wait at the altar.
- The
groomsmen will either walk in from the side or will walk down the
aisle accompanied by a bridesmaid.
- The
bridesmaid who will stand farthest from the bride at the altar
will walk down the aisle first. Followed by the other bridesmaids.
- The ring
bearer and flower girl will walk down the aisle next (usually they
are seated with their parents after reaching the altar).
- The maid
of honor will then walk down the aisle.
- Finally,
the bride will make her grand entrance and walk to the left of her
escort as she makes her way down the aisle.
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The basic Jewish procession will go as follows: |
- Cantor or Rabbi
- The groom's grandparents
- The bride's grandparents
- Groomsmen will walk down in pairs
- The
best man will follow
- The groom will walk down the aisle with his parents. His father will be on
his left and his mother on his right
- The bridesmaids will follow,
starting with the bridesmaid that will
stand farthest from the bride
- The maid of honor will follow
- Next will be the ring bearer and flower girl
- Finally, the bride and her parents will proceed down the aisle. Her father
will be on her left and her mother on her right
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The Recession
After the ceremony is over and you've kissed and been announced
husband and wife, it's time to go celebrate. The recession goes
as follows:
The Christian recession: |
- The bride and groom will walk down the aisle first
- Followed by the flower girl and ring bearer (this is optional)
- Maid of honor and best man will follow next
- Followed by bridesmaids and groomsmen walking down in pairs
- The parents will then follow the wedding party
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The Jewish recession: |
- The bride and groom will walk down the aisle first
- Followed by the bride's parents
- The groom's parents will follow next
- Followed by the flower girl and ring bearer (this is optional)
- Maid of honor and best man will follow next
- Followed
by the bridesmaids and groomsmen
- Finally, the rabbi or cantor
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Wedding programs are a nice way to outline the events of your
wedding (especially if you are having an interfaith wedding). It
will allow your guests to follow along with any unfamiliar
rituals that you have decided to include in the ceremony.
The ushers can hand out the programs as they are guiding your
guests to their seats. Or if you are looking for a way to
include children in your wedding, have them hand them to your
guests as they arrive. If you want, you can just place them on
the chairs or in the pews.
There are four parts to a wedding program:
1. Program Title
2. Order of Service
3. Participants
4. Special Note
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How
much should I expect to pay for a wedding cake that will serve
250? |
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Wedding cakes are usually priced by the slice. The price can
range from anywhere from $1.50 to $12 per slice. Youo'll pay
more for a cake that has more detail to it. Youo'll also pay
more for fondant icing rather than buttercream. If you must
have that cake with all the little intricate details on it,
have them make a smaller version of it and then order a sheet
cake in the same flavor and have it sliced up in the kitchen
and served to your guests. |
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