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Lynnie
WeddingWire Admin October 2016 North Carolina

Doing or Ditching: Bride standing on the left side?

Lynnie, on April 1, 2019 at 09:05

Posted in Wedding ceremony 43

Traditionally, the bride stands on the left side of the altar for the wedding ceremony so that the groom can keep his sword arm free in case he needs to fight for his bride! Thankfully attempts at stealing the bride seem to be a thing of the past, but brides still keep up the tradition of standing...

Traditionally, the bride stands on the left side of the altar for the wedding ceremony so that the groom can keep his sword arm free in case he needs to fight for his bride! Thankfully attempts at stealing the bride seem to be a thing of the past, but brides still keep up the tradition of standing on the left side.

Which side are you going to stand on for your wedding ceremony? If you’re a same-sex couple, how are you deciding which side to stand on?


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Photo from Cecil Green Park House in Vancouver


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43 Comments

  • Valérie
    VIP September 2019 Quebec
    Valérie ·
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    That's hilarious!

    We'll be keeping that tradition.

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  • K
    Newbie February 2020 Saskatchewan
    Kalie ·
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    Doing this because it never crossed my mind not too lol
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  • Veronica
    Super October 2021 Alberta
    Veronica ·
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    Oh! That is why that it is so. I always wondered. In my head I am on the left so makes sense. Hoping FH doesn't have to fight Smiley tongue

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  • Chelsea
    Super June 2020 Alberta
    Chelsea ·
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    Hadn’t thought about it... but likely doing. the way our ceremony venue is set up, it’ll work way better for me and my girls to be on the left side
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  • Gina
    Super April 2019 Alberta
    Gina ·
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    We are doing I think. It’s not a huge deal to me though
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  • A
    Super September 2020 Ontario
    Amelia ·
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    Doing. We have no reason to change it.

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  • Jenna
    Frequent user February 2021 Nova Scotia
    Jenna ·
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    We are both brides so it doesn’t matter to me what side either of us stand on.
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  • Kelsie
    Master July 2021 Ontario
    Kelsie ·
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    Doing this! Definitely Smiley smile
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  • Becky
    VIP September 2019 Ontario
    Becky ·
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    We will be following this tradition!

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  • K
    Expert June 2019 Ontario
    Kim ·
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    I didnt really think about this but I guess well likely stick with tradition on this one.
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  • Tori
    Top October 2019 Manitoba
    Tori ·
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    Huh, never knew that's why they chose sides... but ya - I don't plan on changing it up? No reason to do so, just stick to what is "normal". (I use that term loosely.)

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