Ceremony: standing or sitting?

If it's going to be just a few minutes and you aren't writing vows or anything, and you want to save money on having to do chair rentals than just do it standing but it would probably look more appropriate if people had chairs to sit in, and then usually everyone stands as the bride comes down the aisle...your choice though.

I would recommend having a few chairs reserved for elderly/disabled/etc...

Otherwise, just make sure that your ceremony starts on time and that guests know it will be a standing only ceremony. Maybe also provide some water to help keep guests cool and comfortable despite the standing?

I would at least have chairs for the older guests.

You need to seat at least the older guests. Also, consider that people stuck in the back may not be able to see or hear you, and it may hinder your photographer from getting some great shots.

I stand at work all day and while being pregnant I hate having to stand more than 5 minutes. I'd at least have seats for elderly,disabled,pregnant guests.

I am doing the same thing, even my parents said that i would be ok without chairs, my gazebo has brick patio around it as well as concrete paths leading to it from all directions, I have thought about getting like 10 chairs for my grandmothers and elder aunts and uncles

As someone with medical problems, standing for mroe than about 15 minutes is almost too much for me.

You have to think- you guests will probably arrive 15-20 (or more) early. Do you really want to leave them standing for about half and hour?

Okay to make it more clear: 70 people, oldest is my FFIL and FMIL who said theyre fine with standing. Everyone else is in their 20s and 30s.

I have all of my guest sitting our ceremony will be at least 30 to 45 minutes and I would be upset if I had to stand up for that long of period. But if everyone is ok with it then go for it.

If all of your guests are ok with it then go for it. I know that some of our guests have medical conditions that prevent them from standing for more than 2 or 3 minutes so that is simply not an option for us. Maybe a church has some chairs you could borrow? Then you wouldn't have the cost. Especially if you only need 5 or 10.