Wedding protocol.

As we well know, weddings involve a large number of protocols, traditions, and rituals to ensure a successful marriage. These range from those that require the bride to carry a series of objects that will bring her good fortune, to the one we'll discuss today. Except on rare occasions, the bride usually enters on the left side of the altar, a fact that dates back to the 16th century. When weddings were usually arranged between families, and those outside their families had a high chance of being rejected by someone. In those times, it was common for the bride-to-be to be kidnapped or for the ceremony to be interrupted by an attack in order to win back the bride. Due to these situations, the groom carried a sword to defend the bride, so he needed to keep his right hand free. Likewise, due to the nature of the times, carrying a blade and knowing how to use it was not frowned upon. It was a bonus if the groom successfully defended the bride he would marry. Since he proved to be a good protector for the family, as well as a skilled swordsman. The support of the godfathers Although this task did not fall exclusively on the groom, since, if the intruder broke in by several intruders, the godfathers had to take action and support the defense. For this reason, these figures were not only selected for their closeness and loyalty to the groom, but also for their skill in fencing and combat. Over the years, these attacks became extinct; however, the tradition of the bride remaining on the left side of the altar remained, since few know or remember the origin of this wedding practice.

Nowadays, this protocol helps accommodate guests, who can be divided between the groom's and the bride's guests. Always respecting the front rows for the couple's closest friends, as well as those who were part of the bridal party. However, like everything in life, it is not something written in stone and must be followed on all occasions. The arrangement and entrance of the bride and groom will always be governed by their preferences, as well as the theme of their ceremony. Now that you know the origin of this custom, you can decide whether to perpetuate it, with its secret meaning of protecting the groom from any adversity. Or you can modify it, fully trusting that no one will oppose their union.