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No, it is not usual for the groom to walk his mother down the aisle in the UK. The groom typically enters first with his best man or waits at the front. Walking mothers down the aisle is more common for the bride's mother or the groom's mother with an usher.
In a traditional UK wedding, the groom does not walk his mother down the aisle. He usually enters the ceremony room with his best man, or he waits at the front with the registrar or officiant. The bride's mother is often escorted down the aisle by a close relative, such as a son, brother, or usher, just before the bride. The groom's mother may also be walked down by an usher or a son, but this is not a fixed rule. Many couples now choose their own processional order. You might have both mothers walk together, or have the groom walk his mother if that feels right for your family. There is no legal requirement about who walks whom. The only legal points are that you need two witnesses and that the ceremony must follow the rules of your venue or place of worship. If you are having a religious ceremony, check with your officiant, as some traditions have specific customs. For a civil ceremony, the registrar will guide you but will not dictate the order. The most important thing is that everyone feels comfortable and included. Talk to both families and agree a plan that works for you.
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