Should the bridal party stand??

I would have them stand

We're having a 40 minute church service, so there's no way I'm making my bridal party stand the whole time! They'll be seated in the front pews for part of the service.

Most full masses they don't stand the whole time, but that's entirely up to you!

We're having ours sit and it's likely only going to be a 20 minute ceremony.

I think it would make the most sense to have them sit when you sit and stand when you stand. It does seem out of place to have them standing if you're sitting.

I would definitely let them sit if it's a full mass, or anything over 35-40 minutes. I went to a wedding once in June in a very tiny church and there were about 180 guests. The whole bridal party was standing the entire time and It was sweating balls. I felt so bad for them.

If it's a long ceremony then yes, it would be nice to let them sit. If it anything half hour or under i would have them stand.

We're having a 20-minute ceremony, but I'm thinking the BP will sit. For one thing, it's more comfortable for them. For another, it will make for better photo ops. The only puzzle is how the best man will get the rings to us when it's time, but I'm sure we can work that out gracefully.

They are standing!

Never err on the side of something that "wasn't miserable."

Personally, if I was in their shoes I would either want to stand or sit off stage. I would 100% not be comfortable sitting facing the crowd esp on an elevated stage (not sure if that is the case). I would be really self conscious about my posture the whole time and terrified of being photographed slouching.

@ElizabethK. Hahaha good point!

How long is your ceremony? If its a full mass or anything over 20 minutes, they need to sit. You should have them sit when you sit - it would be awkward to have them standing if you're not. I would definitely not have them sit on an elevated stage - what if you can see up their dresses?? At Catholic weddings I've been to where the bridal party sat, the bridal party sat in the first row pew. Alternatively, I have also seen where the MOH and best man sit with the bride and groom, and the rest of the bridal party sits in the first pew.

Lol the dress are long and the stage isn't very high at all, so not worried about seeing up anyone's dresses! But I think we're going to have MOH and BM sit with us onstage, and everyone else in the first row! Thanks for the input everyone

I've been to several weddings that were longer services and the bridal party sat in a reserved row on the front or had chairs.

EmilyG, the BM can give the rings to the officiant before taking his seat. Or he can step up with the rings when the officiant asks for them.

My friend had a catholic Mass and we stood and sat. It's not really necessary for them to sit if it's not a long ceremony.