| Wedding traditions are evolving, and the | | | | Perhaps the groom's hometown is not nearby, |
| contemporary bride and groom have many | | | | and fewer people are available to travel to |
| options to make their wedding day spectacular! | | | | celebrate this special occasion. There's no reason |
| There are many ways to welcome guests in a | | | | for the groom to feel ill at ease about the |
| manner which makes them feel comfortable and | | | | number of people seated on "his" side for the |
| free to enjoy themselves! | | | | ceremony, while folks seated in the back rows on |
| Wedding tradition holds that the bride's guests will | | | | the bride's side crane their necks to see the |
| be seated on the bride's side of the ceremony | | | | happy couple joined as man and wife! Consider |
| site, while the groom's side will be filled with those | | | | allowing your guests to choose their seats freely. |
| affiliated with him and his family. Life has changed, | | | | Arrange seats for the reception if you wish, to |
| however, and often guests in attendance are | | | | allow your friends and family to intermingle and |
| dear to both the bride and groom. No reason | | | | enjoy each other, while you and your husband |
| exists to force these guests to "choose sides", as | | | | enjoy another emerging wedding trend--a private |
| everyone is there for the same reason--to | | | | dinner at a "sweetheart's table"! We'll share more |
| celebrate the marriage of two very special people! | | | | on that trend in an upcoming 'Wedding Tips and |
| The latest trend is to offer open seating for your | | | | Trends' article! |
| wedding ceremony! | | | | |