In all the styles mentioned below the signal for the commencement of the wedding is normally the seating of the mother of the bride by the usher, the latter who then informs the minister that the wedding party is ready. The wedding party, once assembled at the front of the sanctuary may face either the front of the sanctuary or face the congregation. In a small venue with a capacity crowd, the immediate family may be seated in the choir loft and in this circumstance it is recommended that the couple face the front of the sanctuary.
Most couples prefer to face forward in any case.
The groom and the grooms men, accompanied by the minister enter from the vestry and stand at the front of the church. The bride and groom enter the sanctuary as a couple, preceded by the wedding party, who process as couples. The bride and groom may choose some other form of entry and other escort. No notes thus far.