| 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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