1. The Officiant arrives first.
2. The groom’s assistants and his Best Man take their places to the right (stage left)
3. Groomsmen can either take their places with the groom and best man or escort the bridesmaids down the aisle (bridesmaid on the left, groomsman on the right). If they escort the bridesmaids, they can either walk with them from the back of the ceremony site or start with the groom and meet them halfway down the aisle, escorting them the rest of the way. When they arrive at the altar, they turn to face the guests. The Groom is the last of the Groom's party to arrive.
4. Bridesmaids enter next, one by one, through the back of the ceremony site, either alone or with the groomsmen. After they arrive at the altar, they turn to face the guests. Try to line up the attendants by height, shortest to tallest on each side, with the shortest walking in first.
5. The Maid or Matron of Honor is the last of the bride’s attendants to walk down the aisle, either alone or with the best man.
6. The Ring Bearer walks in next.
7. The Flower Girl walks in just before the bride. It’s acceptable for the ring bearer and flower girl to enter together. Depending on their ages, the flower girl and ring bearer may sit with their families instead of standing with the rest of the attendants.
8. Finally the Processional music (with such possible selections as the traditional “Here comes the Bride”, or “Canon in D” by Pachelbel, or "A Thousand Years" by the Piano Guys) signal the last of the wedding party to come down the aisle. Doors open to reveal the entrance of the Bride. The Bride traditionally walks with an escort (usually a family member such as her father, mother, brother, close friend, etc) held by the left arm. Some couples choose to have the bride walk on the right so that no one is between her and the groom when she arrives at the altar.
