Ceremony Eti

Of course, marriage has been a centuries-old tradition and over time, extensive wedding etiquette has developed. Couples often ask how it should actually be and it's nice to know what the tradition is. Please note that the final interpretation is always completely according to your own wishes. Nothing has to be done, anything goes. The most important thing is that the ceremony feels completely unique and truly reflects both of you.

• Guests should stand up as soon as the newlyweds show up.
• The bride sits to the bridegroom's right before and during the ceremony. When the newlyweds leave the ceremony, she walks out of the room on his left side. This way, he has his right arm free to protect his bride.
• When you get married in the town hall, the bride's family sits on the right side (behind the bride) and the groom's family on the left (behind the groom). In the church, people sit exactly the other way around. The bride's family on the left and the groom's family on the right.
• Before and during the ceremony, the bride carries her bouquet in her right hand. After saying yes, this switches to her left hand. This way, she has her right arm free for her groom.
• Originally, Catholics wore their rings on the left and Protestants on the right. But in other countries such as Austria and Italy, Catholics wear the wedding ring on the right hand. In Spain, it even varies by region. So it is not only a matter of faith, but it also varies from country to country. Because not everyone is ecclesiastical these days, it is now often chosen to wear the ring on the hand you use least: this way it is less likely to be damaged.
• When leaving the ceremony, the newlyweds first walk away, behind them, according to the bride's parent, then the groom's parents, the grandparents, further bridal staff and then the other guests.