TIP - You should feel free to interpret etiquette any way you wish. Never forget though, certain types of weddings must adhere to strict rules during the ceremony. In preparing for your wedding you must ensure you plan with respect to these. Tradition states that the groom should have his sword arm free. This means the bride must hold the groom's left arm.
Closest family sit on the first pew.
Though more relaxed it is suggested that the etiquette of church weddings is adhered to. The Reception First to arrive at the reception is the bride, groom and respective parents. The bride's parents, bridegrooms parents, the bride and groom and finally the bridesmaids and best man. Cutting the cake This should be done either before or after the speeches. The Best Man, Toast master or master of ceremonies announces the cutting of the cake, the Bride and Groom make the first cut.