Ceremony Seating on a Hill

Have they had wedding ceremonies there in the past? And if they have do you know what they’ve done for seating?

We'd be the first couple getting married in that part of the space. I don't think there have been a ton of weddings there since they renovated the space a few years back.

Do you have any pictures of the location so we have a better visual of this slope?

Never make guests stand. What you think is an able-bodied person can have something you have no idea about that make it hard to stand that long. And standing ON A hill, in my good shoes, in a dress? No.

The ceremony might be 30 minutes, but what are they doing when they get their early? Which guest do? What if you run late? Because weddings do.

Find another location.

Welcome to WeddingWire, Alexander! My first thought on reading your question was providing picnic blankets and having your guests chill, maybe take their shoes off for the ceremony. I don't know if that fits the vibe you're going for with your wedding, but I know I'd enjoy it!

Probably unpopular opinion, but what about considering picnic blankets for some to sit on the hill? If you don't think your crowd would go for it, then consider other options. Or, is there any way you could change the direction of the ceremony? So that you'd all be on flat ground on the bottom of the hill rather than actually on the hill?

Awe the blanket idea sounds cute! Very easy cleanup and probably a lot cheaper than renting chairs too! If you go that rough though, you should still definitely have seating option for the people who have bad backs or the ones who can't get down that low.

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How steep is the hill? My initial thought was the same as several others and use picnic blankets. If the slope is gentle enough that could actually work really well to allow even the folks in the back to see you at the alter.

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If you guys decide with that venue, I would definitely consider the blanket option. Even setting up benches on a hill like that would be tough.

I would steer you away from making your guests stand as well as sitting on blankets. Both can be very uncomfortable. I personally have a hard time doing both and I'm only in my 40s. Plus most women usually wear dresses and heels so standing or sitting on a blanket would be very difficult.