Seating decoration advice, please?

I would decorate all of them in my opinion. It would look even and people can sit apart if they choose to.

My first thought was to hit a thrift store and add a bunch of cute blankets to the first couple of rows if you want a homespun kind of look. If not, and the budget allows, what about small cushions or just place flowers or lanterns at the end of each bench.

Can the excess benches be moved away for your ceremony? If not, I would probably decorate all of them just for the sake of consistency!

We're having benches too and these are the ideas I've toyed around with, leaning towards the mason jars on shepherd's hooks!

Yeah, this is what i was thinking as well... thank you!

I had thought about the cushions too, but I don't know what i would do with them afterwards. i don't have any vendors, so i don't know that i want to hire one to rent just decorations for the seats, so leaning towards the blankets idea. There are small little hook things for flowers, so i'm also thinking about putting flowers at the ends. My mom's just a little high maintenance and doesn't want to sit on a naked bench that's just been sitting outside for years, haha. Thanks for your input!

I love the blanket idea! I think that would make it feel very homey

Thank you! i love the idea with the flowers. i don't know if we are able to move the benches, so i think decorating all of them will be the best bet. it's not an official venue with anyone that runs it, so i want to be sure not to disturb it too much for the next person to use.

Yeah, i was thinking it would look odd as well... i'm just lazy, haha. Thank you!

Thank you! plus the weather is hit or miss, and we got our first snow in the mountains last night, so I was thinking it would just help make it feel warmer, even if it ends up being a cold day.

These are SO CUTE, thank you!

I think cushions may turn into a hassle and expense for you, but can see why some guests would be iffy. Could you go to the site a day ahead or so and just wipe all the benches down? I think that and some flowers at the end that you suggested would be great!

Functional and pretty! Happy planning.

That picture of the carpets is my boho heart's dream!!!!!

And so simple!!! I wish it would fit our look.

I would say do all of them that way it looks complete