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There is no one single way of arranging your attendants and key players at the altar that is universally adopted. Instead you will probably find that there are several methods used, and the particular arrangements vary between different different weddings. You may find that your religion dictates the position in which people should stand. However, if you are having a civil wedding then your officiant may leave it open to you to choose your preferred option. This guide takes a look at a conventional style line-up for a traditional ceremony.

In the vast majority of weddings the attendants will be divided depending on their gender. The groomsmen will stand behind the groom while the bridesmaids naturally stand behind the bride. They will generally walk towards the altar in pairs of the same sex or mixed sex pairs and then either line up to form a semi-circle behind the bride and groom or much more frequently line up diagonally. This is traditional for most Christian and civil events. However, when it comes to a Jewish ceremony, things change slightly. The attendants will usually position themselves beneath the chuppah with the couple. Typically the maid of honor and the best man will stand together, just behind the bride and groom.

Most weddings see the bride's father escort her down the aisle. What follows differs between occasions. In most cases, the father will then leave his daughter with her groom and take a seat at the front of the congregation. In some instances the father will remain standing between the couple until the officiant requests him for his blessing, at which point he will then hand over his daughter and site down. The groom's parents will generally remain imprisoned throughout the service. Again, in Judaism things change slowly. Both sets of parents will walk down the aisle with the bride and groom and stand behind them while the service takes place. If you are having a civil marriage then it is up to you, your parents and your officiant to decide the specific arrangements and you can take elements from either type of ceremony if you wish.

While you may want to make a place for children at the altar, you should take into account that they may not be able to stand still in front of a crowd of onlookers through the event. Use your own jurisdiction and include them at your discretion.

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Source by Amanda Jane