| Formation
at a Christian Ceremony |
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| Christian Formation |
| In a Christian ceremony
the ushers usually form a diagonal line, with
the first usher taking his place farthest from
the groom, at the altar. Bridesmaids do the
same on the bride’s side. The flower girl and
the ring bearer stand just in front of the bridesmaids
and ushers. |
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| When the bride reaches
the altar, her honor attendant, the groom, and
the best man turn toward the officiant. Alternatively,
the bride and groom can face the guests, so
the officiant has his back to the guests; or
the honor attendant and best man can join the
lines of bridesmaids and ushers, with the bride
and groom standing on either side of the officiant,
facing each other. These options allow the guests
to see and hear the couple better. |
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Formation at a Jewish Ceremony |
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| Jewish Formation |
| As they reach the huppah
in a Jewish ceremony, ushers and bridesmaids
form diagonal lines from the front poles or
simply gather around the huppah; the honor attendant
and best man stand next to the bride and groom
under the huppah, or outside it, with the bridesmaids
and ushers. The bride’s parents and the groom’s
parents stand under the huppah as well. |
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| Small children fidget during
even the simplest ceremony; once the ceremony
begins, it is perfectly acceptable for them
to join their parents or take a seat on stairs
leading down from the altar or pulpit. |
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