Is it okay to stand the opposite way at the altar?
I know the bride is meant to stand on the left in our culture (and opposite in Jewish ceremonies), but can I stand on the right?
Question Asked: 13/11/2017
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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(4) · Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands & Surrounding Areas
Posted: 31/01/2018
Yes it is - your ceremony your way.
(18) · Byron Bay to Ballina , North Coast NSW and Gold Coast QLD
Posted: 28/11/2017
This is purely a matter of choice for the bride and groom and as you say is sometimes deemed by culture.
I usually ask the couple which side of each other that they walk down the street on, this is usually a good guide
Absolutely!
I officiated a wedding ceremony recently where the bride was self conscious about a scar on her arm, it really bothered her so it was lovely to see her relax and let go of feeling anxious when she knew she could stand whereever she felt more comfortable :-)
You can stand where you like. The way I see it, traditions will have had to start somewhere, why not start your own??
(5) · Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland, Melbourne Metro
Posted: 16/11/2017
Most definately, we did it over 30 years ago, and I ask all my couples to face the guests so they can see them get married, that is what they are there for.
(38) · Melbourne and surrounds and Mornington Pennisula and Yarra Valley Also Mansfield
Posted: 15/11/2017
In a Cival Ceremony you can choose to stand where you wish. It is whatever is your choise. I like it when the Bride and Groom face the guests for some of the ceremony.
Absolutely! For a civil ceremony you can stand wherever you like really! Thats the beauty of a civil ceremony, there are no rules except a few legal requirements.
You can stand wherever you want. It is your ceremony and there are no laws govering where to stand so do what is right for you and ignore all of those people telling you that you 'should' stand in a particular way.
(2) · Central Coast and surrounds | Newcastle and Hunter Valley and surrounds
Posted: 14/11/2017
Absolutely, yes. Outdoor weddings often have some breeze, and the bride may want to stand so that the wind will not blow hair across her face. There can be many reasons why the bride might want to be on one side or the other. But whichever side, it's best if the couple can stand facing each other (and holding hands) so that the guests can see them both.
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perfectly Ok