My FH and I have been struggling with the logistics our attendants, and the processional and recessional.
My MOH is my sister and my bridesmaid is my niece. My FH want his 15 year old daughter to be his Honor Attendant. We are planning on having my BIL and my nephew be ushers/groomsmen, since his brothers are going to be unable to make the wedding. Our daughter (who will be a year old when we get married) will be our flower girl.
We are wondering if the following would be and acceptable processsional order.
Groom
Groomsmen
Bridesmaid
MOH
Honor Attendant and Flower Girl
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We wanted our dog to be our ring bearer, but can't figure a way to get her down the aisle.
If you feel our order is inappropriate could you please offer any other suggestions.
expertplanner
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May 6, 2007, 10:14 AM
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Your daughter will be a little young for a flower girl. Usually, they are older between 3 and 7. Also, the younger the children are the greater the chance they will be scared by the large gathering of people and hesitant to walk down the aisle.
As for your order, it should look more like this:
Groom
Groom's honor attendant (His daughter)
Groomsmen
Bridesmaid
MOH
Ringbearer (Dog)
Flower Girl
Bride
As for how to get the dog down the aisle, put him/her in a toddler like wagon, decorated with wedding decor, and assign someone to pull the wagon. Wrap the wheels in a felt, or tulle like fabric if you are going to use an aisle runner so the wheels don't damage the runner.
Cheers! Rhonda Allen, Bridal Consultant New Beginnings Weddings
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May 6, 2007, 10:36 AM
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Caution - When using animals in the wedding ceremony consider they can be even more unpredictable than children. Be sure you have a lead attached to the dog and some way of restraining him should he become freaked by the crowd. Plus, animals could urinate when excited. Take all of these things into consideration while planning. Also think about guests who may be frightened by dogs. Otherwidse, you could have your video footage on the next realty show that comes along. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
justmstry
May 7, 2007, 9:33 AM
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Thank you for your help. The reason I was wondering if the altered processional order would work is because we are aware that our daughter is young for a flower girl. My FH is in the military, and therefore we are stationed away from friends and family. We thought that it would be best for her to be escorted down the aisle by her big sister, whom she loves very much. She has only ever played strange once, but we know that that can always change, especially with a lot of people. It is because of this that we were trying to figure a way to get her down the aisle.
We would love to have our dog in the ceremony, because she truly is a part of the family. However, we know that this may be even more difficult than the baby, so we are still thinking on that one. Thank you for your suggestions to help in our consideration.
Etiquette Now
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May 7, 2007, 11:23 AM
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Just because the procession should be in a certain order, it can be changed. So, this would probably be fine, especially if your wedding is very informal. Perhaps the honor attendant could seat your daughter in the front row as she walks over to stand next to her dad.
But, I do have to chime in about your dog. Although I agree that it will be very sweet to see your dog included, it could frighten some people. I'm deathly afraid of dogs, because I was attacked by one. So, you may have some guest like me who when the dog appears wants to jump out of his seat. I might even give out a very embarrassing squeal too.
Just something to consider Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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