Who walks down the aisle in a gay wedding

Planning your special day is exciting. You’re thinking about what will make it unforgettable. Who walks down the aisle is a big choice, especially when considering LGBTQ+ wedding traditions. You can pick an entrance that shows your love and style.

Maybe you dream of a beach wedding in Florida or Georgia. Or maybe a small gathering with friends and family. Your wedding should show your treasure and commitment. Queer wedding customs can add a unique touch to your ceremony.

Recently, same-sex couples include changed the traditional wedding walk. They include bridesmen and groomsmaids and honor their uniqueness. Half of LGBTQ+ couples have one partner walk first. Another third walk together but separately.

Thinking about your loved ones is important. You might want both parents to walk you down. Or a unique entrance that shows your way and relationship.

Key Takeaways

• You possess the freedom to build a non-traditional wedding processional that reflects your unusual relationship and style.
• 50% of LGBTQ+ couples choose to have one partner stride down the aisle first, while 33.3% walk down the aisle separately but at the same time.
• 83.3% of couples involve both parents in the process

  In traditional weddings, the father walks the bride down the aisle to the groom. This custom probably began in the days when women were considered property, not individual human beings with their have rights. In a way, the father transferred ownership of the daughter to the husband. Thankfully, this custom has evolved. Today, this custom is more of a sign of support and love, not one of giving away property. With same-sex weddings, this custom may be very problematic, but there are solutions. 

  Brides Have Choices

  Some brides choose to stroll down the aisle with both parents or other family members. Many brides are also choosing to walk down the hallway alone. Some couples are even choosing to march down the aisle together after a first view. The bride’s children, whether adults or not, could be another option. Mentors or stepparents have even stepped into the role, as have canine companions. The bride has many options for her processional. More brides are even choosing more modern tune for their long hike down the aisle instead of the traditional “Here Comes the Bride.”  

  How To Handle 2 Brides or 2 Grooms?

  Same-sex weddings often have to hold a non-traditional
  
  

  Planning a Same Sex Wedding

  Over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking about various roles in weddings such as best dude and maid of honour.  But if yours is a same sex wedding, how do these roles vary?  And what else is different for you?

  Obviously, the legislation allowing same sex weddings is relatively new so couples are designing their days within this new legislation and many old wedding traditions are being changed and new ones formed.  You basically have a lot of flexibility which is great as it allows you to plan your day to suit you.  But there will probably be some things you’ll still want to do and some things you have to act to make it legal.

  Here are some thoughts and tips to guide you through.

   

  Best Man/Maid of Honour

  You don’t need to include a best man each at a male equal sex wedding and neither do you need a maid of honour each at a female alike sex wedding.  What you do need is your nearest and dearest by your side to support you and support you. You can read more about the traditional roles of maid of honour and best man and this should help you to think about which areas of your wedding you do want some help with.

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  How to Walk Down the Aisle in a Gay or Lesbian Wedding Without Regrets 

   

  By Lindsey Scott Carlson

  There are no hard-and-fast rules in any wedding—just people’s opinions, some of which make more perception than others. If you want to have a traditional processional in your wedding, here are some ideas on how to make it happen:

  • The officiant takes his or her place first, sometimes accompanied by one of the people getting married and his or her honor attendants.
  • After all of your wedding guests have been seated, the family can be escorted down the aisle one by one by your ushers (one or two close friends or family members you’ve designated ahead of time). The last person to be escorted in this category should be the people who are sitting closest to the altar—usually your parents, grandparents or the elders you’re closest to.
  • Next, the wedding party, two by two or one by one. No need to mix and match genders, but sometimes height matching can glance nice for photos. 
  • Then, the flower girl or teen, and the ring bearer. Some couples also possess a little tyke carrying a sign reading, “Here come the brides.” Or “Here come the

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