Jewish Processionals and Seating

A Jewish wedding is an enjoyable experience but there are some nitty-gritty's on the seating arrangements. There are few cruxes of such matters that have to be paid attention to; regarding the seating positions and walking down the aisle. Here are a few guidelines for you to adapt to. 

Acquiring sides

Jewish services are strict about taking sides such as the groom's side seating is to the left, while the bride's side occupies the right. However, preference should be given to the guests regarding their seating arrangements. Sometimes, if either of the family has more guests than the other, then ushers should take active participation. The issue can be evened out; explaining to the guests that everyone will sit together as to allow the best view.

Jewish Processions enter the wedding party in a sequence:

1. Rabbi and Cantor
2. Grandparents of the bride
3. Grandparents of the groom

The seating for the grandparents are in the first rows. The bride's family seating arrangement is to the right and the groom's family to the left.

The next ritual is to come down and stand under the huppah in a typical series:

1. Groomsmen in pairs
2. Best man
3. Groom with his father on the right and mother on the left.
4. Bridesmaids initiates with the farthest bridesmaid standing from the bride
5. Honoring attendants
6. Ring bearer and flower girl
7. Bride escorted by her father on the right and mother to the left.

After the wedding ceremony, the complete procession is reversed and men escort women. The sequence will be:  

1. Bride and groom
2. Parents of the bride
3. Parents of the groom
4. Grandparents of the bride
5. Grandparents of the groom
6. Ring bearer and the flower girl
7. Maid of honor and the best man
8. Bridesmaids and grooms men
9. Rabbi and Cantor

Hopefully, this list has made clear the traditional Jewish Processional. Keep it handy when you rehearse for your wedding day so that everything flows perfectly!