When do the mothers light the unity candles. Before the bride walks down the aisle or after. And I'm sure I could do it anyway I want, just looking for the customary way.
I've always seen this done before the bride walks down the aisle---usually when each mother is escorted in, they go up and light their candle. At one wedding, the MOG stood in the front and waited for the MOB and they both walked up together and lit them at the same time.
I've seen it done when the mothers are seated which is usually after the grandmothers and right before the wedding party. Keep in mind if you do it this way that you need to allow a little extra music. You don't want the mothers up at the front worrying about trying to light the candles AND worrying about the music running out. Hope this helps.
When do the mothers light the unity candles. Before the bride walks down the aisle or after. And I'm sure I could do it anyway I want, just looking for the customary way.
TIA
Candi
posted by Candi1024 304 posts 6 months agoI've always seen this done before the bride walks down the aisle---usually when each mother is escorted in, they go up and light their candle. At one wedding, the MOG stood in the front and waited for the MOB and they both walked up together and lit them at the same time.
posted by jkl216 48 posts 6 months agoI've seen it done when the mothers are seated which is usually after the grandmothers and right before the wedding party. Keep in mind if you do it this way that you need to allow a little extra music. You don't want the mothers up at the front worrying about trying to light the candles AND worrying about the music running out. Hope this helps.
posted by bonniebelle101 291 posts 6 months agoOur pastor said their timeline is as follows - based on our wedding party:
Grandmothers
Parents of the groom
Mother of the bride
Mothers light unity candle tapers
groomsmen/groom come in
bridesmaids
bride
posted by jma19 364 posts 6 months agoThanks guys!
No worry about the music, I have an organist that will time it accordingly.
posted by Candi1024 304 posts 6 months ago