Since I am going with a certain hairstyle that will make my left side the side I would want to be facing our guests I would like to stand to th right of my future husband when we are getting married. I googled this question and found this interesting thread with the answer on theknot.com " A. It is customary for the bride to stand to the left at the altar, though you may not be so keen on the reasons why. 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 -- free in the event that he should need to defend his bride from other suitors who may try to wisk her off at the last minute. Pretty dramatic, huh? Today, most couples still choose to stand with the gent on the right -- probably because they haven't really given it much thought. If you would like to mix things up, feel free to stand on whichever side makes you feel most comfortable. One thing to consider -- if you are having a religious ceremony, check with your officiant and make sure that changing your positions at the altar won't go against the beliefs of your church in any way." here is the link http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-ceremony/qa/must-the-bride-stand-on-the-left.aspx?MsdVisit=1 What do you think?