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The Curious Bag
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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Traditional Approach
During a traditional Christian wedding processional, the groom does not walk down the aisle at all. Instead, the groom, best man, groomsmen and master of the ceremony all enter via a side door after the guests are seated. The relatives of the bride and groom are seated by ushers. Finally, the bride is escorted down the aisle by her father.
On the Other: Modern Alternatives
Non-traditional family structures can give rise to the desire for a non-traditional wedding. According to Sara Ambarian, wedding expert, the groom can escort his mother down the aisle as part of the ceremony. The entire wedding party should be informed in advance to avoid confusion. Ambarian recommends the mother "drop off" the groom at the alter and then take her seat for the remainder of the ceremony.
Bottom Line
It is possible and acceptable for the groom's mother to walk him down the aisle during his wedding, even though the groom does not walk down the aisle as part of a traditional ceremony.
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