The Order Of The Ceremonial Procession

In all weddings the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom have a designated role of honor in the wedding ceremony processional.

The following is the general protocol for the Ceremonial Procession in order:

The Step Mother of the Groom can be escorted down the aisle by:
The father of the groom.
An usher.
An usher with the father of the groom following behind them.

The Step Mother of the Bride can be escorted down the aisle by:
The head usher.
A groomsman.
Other family member.

The Mother of the Groom
is traditionally escorted down the aisle by the father of the groom. She may also be escorted by the head usher or the groom himself. If remarried, the current husband may choose to follow behind his wife, or escort her to her seat himself.

The Mother of the Bride
is escorted down the aisle by the best man, or other family member. If remarried, the current husband may choose to follow behind his wife, or escort her to her seat himself.

Seating of the Mothers image by Kevin Kramer Advantage Photography.