Alternatives To Walking Down The Aisle

Elinor Zucchet
Last updated: 28th Mar 2025

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Both Take A Turn

Let the groom have his moment too! Have him walk down the aisle first, with the bridal party following. This works beautifully for same-sex couples as well, giving both partners their own special entrance.

Meet In The Middle

Get rid of the traditional aisle walk idea and have you and your partner walk from separate sides during the ceremony and meet together at the altar. It will surprise your guests, and what a unique way it will be to start the rest of your life together!

Have Two Aisles

Why settle for just one aisle? Make a statement with separate bride and groom aisles, giving each of you a grand entrance. You can also mix up guest seating to symbolise the joining of both families from the start!

Go Solo

If family dynamics make choosing an escort tricky, why not walk down the aisle solo? It’s a bold, empowering statement and a moment your guests will remember long after the big day!

Take The Trip Together

Why not let your spouse be the one who gets to walk you down the aisle? It will be one of the most precious moments of your lives and something to talk about when the wedding photos come out on your anniversary!

360° Ceremony

Skip the traditional aisle and arrange your guests in a circle around the ceremony. You and your partner can enter from opposite sides, meeting in the center for your vows. It’s a unique, intimate setup that guarantees everyone has the best seat in the house!

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Elinor Zucchet
Elinor is a multilingual writer with a Master of Arts from the University of Borlänge (Sweden), Chambéry (France) and Madrid (Spain). She organised her own multicultural wedding in the Faroe Islands, Spain and Texas, and shares her experience and advice with Bridebook readers, so that their big day reflects their unique personality.
Last updated: 28th Mar 2025