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I have complied some information for traditional wedding ceremonies that may come in handy while you plan for your big day. 

Please remember, this is YOUR day and YOU are the ones calling the shots so don't be afraid to ask for your own touches to be added in.

PROCESSIONAL:
The Processional is the entrance of the Wedding Party, Officiant, Groom, Bride and her Father/Escort. 
In a Christian, or Civil, Ceremony, the Bride's Attendants are on the left side of the Ceremony area, and the Groom's Attendants are on the right side. 

Everyone in the Processional should do a slow, natural walk, right foot first. 
Each attendant, or couple, does not start walking the aisle until the one in front of them has almost reached the altar area, to allow for pictures. 
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen: Begin with the ones who will be the farthest from the Officiant, and build in to the center. 
In some cases the Groomsmen will enter with the Officiant, Groom and Best Man. 
Maid/Matron of Honor, Flower Girl and Ring Bearer (be sure to have the parents of the children seated on the aisle-side of the second or third row, opposite where their child will be standing.) 
Bride and Father or Escort

RECESSIONAL:
Quicker natural walk, following about 6 feet behind couple in front of them.
Bride and Groom (The Bride and Groom walk the aisle alone. No one starts walking until they have reached the end of the aisle.) 
Flower Girl and Ring Bearer (Do not start them until after Bride and Groom have reached the other end of the aisle) 
Maid/Matron of Honor and Best Man; Bridesmaids and Groomsmen.
Parents of the Bride; Parents of the Groom; Grandparents of the Bride; Grandparents of the Groom; Other Guests

HONOR SEATING: 
This is done before the wedding party enters, and is different for Christian, Jewish, and other ethnic backgrounds, but you can use it as a guideline. 
This usually begins about five minutes before the Processional. Ladies should be escorted by Groomsmen or Ushers.
Grandparents of the Groom (2nd row right side).
Grandparents of the Bride (2nd row left side).
 Parents of the Groom (1st row right side).
Mother of the Bride (1st row left side).
Please Note: if the parents of the Bride or Groom are divorced, the birth Mother of the Bride or Groom, sits in the first row, with the Father & step-mother in the second row.

SECOND WEDDINGS/GETTING REMARRIED
It is my personal opinion that even if this is a second wedding you can do it however you wish. With that in mind, here are a few "traditional" guidelines that I have come across. 
You can do whatever you want, but keep in mind you really don't want to offened anyone while you're doing it-and some will be.
Bright white bridal gowns should be avoided - off-white or ivory shades are fine. The gown can be as formal or informal as she likes. 
Again, avoid bright white invitations - off-white or ivory are more appropriate. 
There is no question "Who gives this bride ?" Her father can still escort her down the aisle, kiss her cheek, and place her hand in the Groom's hand. He then turns and sits down next to his wife. No blusher veil over her face, just a veil in back, or a headpiece...any length she likes. 
Other than these few things, she can do anything else she likes, as long as it is in good taste, and does not offend anyone. 
In general, you can go as formal, or informal as you like. You can have a full-blown church wedding, elope to some romantic destination, or have a quiet romantic wedding in your home.