Who goes down the aisle first, mother of bride or groom?

Traditionally, the groom's mother is seated first, often by an usher, then the bride's mother is seated just before the bride walks down. This order lets the bride's mother see her daughter enter. However, many modern weddings change this. You might have both mothers walk together, or have them enter after the bride, or have no processional at all. If you are having a civil ceremony, the registrar will guide you, but they rarely dictate order. For religious ceremonies, the officiant or place of worship may have customs, so check with them. Think about practicalities: who needs to be seated before the ceremony starts, who wants to see whom, and whether anyone has mobility needs. You can also have the couple walk down together, which is increasingly common. If you have children as flower girls or page boys, they can go before the adults. The key is to communicate the order clearly to your wedding party and ushers, and to rehearse it once. There is no right or wrong, only what feels comfortable for your family and your day.