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Will the bride stand on the left side?

Maren, on January 15, 2019 at 11:05 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 89

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Traditionally, the bride stands on the left side of the altar for the wedding ceremony so that the groom can use his right hand in case he needs to fight for his bride, should someone try to steal her away last minute on the wedding day! Thankfully the kidnapping part of this tradition died long long ago, 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? Are you doing or ditching this tradition?

If you’re a same-sex couple, how are you deciding which side to stand on?

Will the bride stand on the left side? 1

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Pirate & 60s Bride · on January 15, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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Lol! Love the background story. I had no idea. We kept this but didn’t realize it was tradition.
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Gloria · on January 15, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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I didn’t know that it was a tradition for the bride to stand on the left and the groom on the right we are definitely keeping it like that.
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Danielle · on January 15, 2019 at 11:24 AM
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Never knew the backstory...too funny. We will be keeping this tradition!
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Angerra · on January 15, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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Hahaha cute backstory. You learn something new every day. I don't have anything against standing on the left so we can keep this tradition!
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Maren · on January 15, 2019 at 11:28 AM
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Me too, it's super sweet and old-timey That's great haha!
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Maren · on January 15, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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That's great, Danielle! Yes, it's a super sweet history behind it! What will the backdrop of your ceremony be, as you stand at the front and say "I do"?
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Danielle · on January 15, 2019 at 11:35 AM
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Our venue is a "barn" type building out in the country. I haven't decided yet where the ceremony will take place, but it will be out doors and the reception indoors (same location). Our backdrop will more than likely be woods or a large white house on the property.
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JustKidding · on January 15, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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I stood on the right. I'm half Jewish and it's tradition to stand on the right. It's also my better side.
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Brae · on January 15, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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Lol. It wasn't really thought about, but we'll keep it. Knowing this now, if my fh was a leftie, I'd make him switch to the left.
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Alyssa · on January 15, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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I've not thought about this are all. I'm assuming I'll end up standing on the left as it's what the coordinator will be used to and I don't have strong feelings either way.
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Lex · on January 15, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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It depends on how I part my hair tbh! I don’t want my hair to be in my face for the pictures.
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Porterpoppin · on January 15, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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The more you know lol I had no idea! I didn't know it was an actual tradition but I'm standing on the left side
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Devoted November 2019
· on January 15, 2019 at 1:17 PM
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Ha! This is funny. This is Ricks reasoning for keeping me on his left. He’s right handed so in case he needs to take care of business LOL !!
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Gonnabeaburch · on January 15, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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Wait, then should I stand on the right since my FH is left handed?!?! 😂🤣
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Jen · on January 15, 2019 at 1:38 PM
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I didn't know this was a thing but since it is we kept this one.
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Gen · on January 15, 2019 at 1:50 PM
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I’ll be on the right as is Jewish tradition!
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VIP August 2019
Alicia · on January 15, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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Never knew the tradition behind it! My FH will absolutely love that.
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Master November 2019
Mrs. S · on January 15, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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I want to be traditional but my left side is my good side truly! So now idk.
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OnCloudRawls · on January 15, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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Bahahaha I definitely didn't know the backstory to that tradition! I have a deep dimple on my right cheek so I will stay on the left side of the altar. It's my good side!
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Abby · on January 15, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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I've never actually heard of this tradition before let alone that back story! I haven't given it any thought on which side I'll stand so I have no clue right now haha.
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