Standing Ceremony????

No because it would be horribly unkind to host a ceremony without a seat for every butt. Regardless of age or length of time.

There needs to be a seat for every butt, regardless of how long the ceremony is. Either invite fewer people or find a new ceremony space.

ETA: I went to a standing wedding once and was MISERABLE. No one wants to stand in heels longer than they need to. Especially outside/in grass.

I personally would not make anyone stand for any length of time, especially since not everyone is the same height they may not be able to see. I'm 5 foot even so if someone tall is standing in front of me I won't see a thing, however if they are sitting there is wiggle room for me to see around them.

My FH's brother did this, ceremony was about 10-15 min, basically just the legal stuff, they only had 10 chairs. He said the only trouble was making sure everyone could see.

Have you asked your venue how many chairs will fit? My ceremony space looks like it could fit maybe 100 chairs. They said 200 comfortably. You would be surprised..

I know Celia has said she did a few standing ceremonies, I'm personally not into it and think it's rude. With everyone standing I would never be able to see what was happening.

I didn't know anyone picked a venue before figuring out the guest list. I don't know how pictures would turn out with everyone standing also

I watched a standing ceremony at the Scotsdale Civic Center while I was taking my engagement photos.... It was hot as hell, all these people in a circle around the couple crowding in to hear better and shifting awkwardly for 25 minutes in the grass in formal clothes and shoes.

Just watching it was miserable.

Standing is okay if its like under a dozen people on a beach. In a venue with 150 people? Everyone needs chairs.

A friend of mine did this at her wedding. She had a very large wedding and about 40 chairs for the ceremony. I knew this going in, so I wore flats on purpose. I agree that standing for a ceremony in heels would be miserable.

It wasn't great, but it wasn't awful. I had a difficult time seeing and hearing the ceremony, but it really depends on your crowd. I would say that my friend pulled it off successfully. I knew what I was getting into before I got there, and her wedding was pretty casual.

Yea, the previous ladies are right, regardless of how long the ceremony is, you need a chair for every butt. You mentioned parents and the elderly, what about pregnant women, children, people with back problems...You just can't host your guests that way. You'll have to find a new venue or cut your guest list to be a proper host.

I agree with @ItsGoodToBeKing.

Another vote for a chair for every butt (except if it's like 5 of you, but 150? no way). If the ceremony space isn't big enough for your crowd, you may need to find another venue for the ceremony.

And, seriously, how can you book a venue before you do your guest list? There's a big difference between 60 and 150.

A standing ceremony gives a very casual feel for your guests , and kind of undermines the significance of your marriage . I would not advise to have a standing ceremony.

As a guest, I would hate standing for a 10-30 minute ceremony. Don't do it. Just don't.

Because we originally wanted to do a small wedding but our family keep inviting more people....and we thought when we booked the venue (which is a country club) we would be able to get married on the grass somewhere but have been informed otherwise here recently and now only have a small area outside in a fenced in area, that has been a whole different stress in itself....but thank you for the comments may have to look into a separate ceremony location

I saw this on four wedding, it was annoying to the girls because they were wearing heels. I have to agree it isn't a very ideal situation, unless your wedding ceremony will be ten minutes it isn't a good idea.

Unfortunately, I think having your guests stand is not the best option. Is there any way you can get out of your contract or cut your guest list?

Hmmm yea I definitely think you need seats for everyone. You shouldn't have invited so many people if they weren't going to have a seat.

I've been to a wedding where there weren't enough chairs and people stood. The ceremony was only about 15 minutes long, and it was fine. I didn't hear anyone complain.

It would be tricky dealing with the height issue though.

If you cant fit chairs for everyone at the outdoor venue, then have the ceremony in the reception room so that everyone can be seated.