Who says the vows first, the bride or the groom?

Question

I'm writing our ceremony (or at least writing one and then together we will change it) and I have no idea who says their vows first... Oops... LOL!

So, who is it?

BTW: We've picked our wedding date! October 1, 2009 (he made the final decision on it last night).

Answer 1

well there is no rule but you can do "ladies first" if you like!  

Answer 2

yup normaly groom go first, never really thougth through it before you ask and had to think about it

Answer 3

The Broom says it first.  And, I call him the broom because he sweeps her off her feet.

Answer 4

i always thought it was the guy.  at least that is what we did at my wedding and all the other ones i've been too.  good luck

Answer 5

We are planning a traditional church wedding. According to the way our minister walked us through the ceremony, the Groom  will say his vows first.  

Answer 6

congrats! ill be praying for your lon and happy marriage! your lovely and lucky fiance goes first.

Answer 7

i was told the groom

BTW we are doing 10/10/09

Answer 8

Usually the groom goes first but you can do it however you want. Congrats on picking a date!

Answer 9

the groom