The Aisle
I need some advise on two things. First, the church I am gettting married in has two aisles ( it is divided into three sections). Would it look tacky to walk in from one side and walk down the opposite aisle?
Second, one of my mom`s best friends is a professional cook and is willing to do the rehearsal dinner for us. We spent a lot of money on our wedding and have no money left for the rehearsal dinner site. Is it okay to have the dinner in the home of the mother of the bride? It will be catered by my mother`s friend, but do we have to rent a room. Thoughts? Also, is it okay to have buffet style with the china for the rehearsal?? HELP!!!
Posted by C; updated 05/12/04
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Walking down both the aisles will enable all the guests to get a look at the beautiful bride! If you keep it to one side only, it will seem as if the guests on the opposite side are alienated from the wedding.
As far as the rehearsal dinner, it would be lovely to have it in someone`s home, especially your mother if she is willing to do that for you. Weddings are expensive, and if you can cut costs in any way, by all means, do it! You are still catering for the guests, and having a dinner in appreciation of the wedding party. I wish I had a professional cook within my family and friends:) Good Luck!
Posted by Beth; updated 05/12/04
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How would I walk down both? Walk up one and down the other? That wouldn`t look odd? If not, that would work perfectly, plus give the band a little more time to play!
Posted by C; updated 05/12/04
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Maybe you couild enter on one aisle and exit with your then husband on the other.
Posted by Kaytee; updated 05/12/04
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I agree with Kaytee. Walk up one aisle, and then down the next with your husband after the ceremony. This way, you are allowing all of the guests to look at you.
Posted by Beth; updated 05/12/04
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That is a great idea! Thank you so much, you have no idea how much I have been stressing over this!
Posted by C; updated 05/12/04
