For a Christian or civil wedding, when seating guests, the Bride's side is the left side of the site (when looking down the aisle from the back) and the Groom's side is the right side. Ushers should ask each guest which side they would like to sit on. Before the ceremony is to begin, traditional weddings have formal seating - - Reserved Seating Seating of the Parents and Grandparents Seating Divorced Parents Guests That Arrive Late Reserved Seating Two or three of the front rows on each side should be reserved for immediate members of the family and close friends. Those people who should sit in these reserved seats or pews are notified by pew cards or by word of mouth. Most weddings use the word-of-mouth approach. It is most important to make sure those closest to you know where they need to be seated. It is not totally left to the ushers or the Wedding Liaison to coordinate this because many times we do not know what they look like. Seating Divor...