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Why does the bride stand to the left of the groom?

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The tradition of the groom standing to the right side of the bride originates in Anglo-Saxon, England. Since the groom was meant to protect his bride, she stood to his left so as to free his sword arm in the event of an attack.
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The tradition actually stems from the old days of "marriage by capture", when the groom needed to leave his right hand (his fighting hand) -- which he used to hold his sword
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The bride along with a flower girl (if there is one); maid of honor and bridesmaids all stand to the left of the groom; ring bearer (if there is one) best man and ushers.
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Answer Long ago, the right arm was considered the sword arm of most fighting men. If a man had to protect his bride, he would hold her with his left hand, and fight off attackers
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Your heart is located on the left so the bride stands "under his heart." This also keeps his right hand, or sword/weapon hand free to defend her in case an enemy tries to
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