Answers to who walks when, who stands where, and other ways to make sure your ceremony is perfect.
By: Diane FordenQ: On which side of the church is the bride's family supposed to be seated?
A: Traditionally, during a Christian wedding ceremony the brides family and friends are seated on the left and the grooms family and friends on the right (as they face the altar). The Jewish ceremony calls for the opposite arrangement: The brides family and friends are seated on the right and the grooms family and friends on the left (as they face the huppah). If you are both expecting about the same number of guests, this arrangement can work out well. However, if either you or your fiancé has invited more people, its a good idea to have the ushers spread everyone out evenly on both sides of the church.
