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Wedding Advice! Standing Ceremony?

FutureBride2021, on September 10, 2020 at 1:57 PM Posted in Planning 0 11

My fiance and I have pretty much decided that we want a small, intimate wedding with maybe 25 guests max. Well, I found a company that will help us with our ceremony portion.. but they don't have chairs. It's technically considered an "elopement" with very few guests.. she said that the ceremony is very short and sweet, maybe 8 minutes and our guests will just watch. Is that weird? We won't have anyone there that is elderly that might not be able to stand. I don't have an issue with it since it is so short but my fiance is undecided. What do you guys think?

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Latest activity by Monica, on September 11, 2020 at 10:14 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    As long as it's super short and you know that you don't have anyone with physical impairments, I think it's fine.

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    I would just rent chairs. I think standing through a wedding would be much less enjoyable than sitting. However, if you do decide to have your guests stand, I’d let them know your plan.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I think that’s fine but if you have anyone that’s older or like previous person mentioned any physical ailments you might want to have chairs for them at least
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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
    MOB So Cal ·
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    I'd also consider what will be happening before and after the ceremony. How far ahead of time will guests likely arrive? Where will they be able to wait? What circumstances might they encounter while waiting (e.g., could it be hot, cold, windy, rainy, etc.)? Then, what will they be doing immediately after the 8-minute ceremony? Are they going to need to continue to stand for the reception or will they immediately travel to another location for a reception that includes seating? While I always think it's better to ensure people have a place to sit, if they are literally going to drive up, park in a close parking lot, get out and stand for an 8 minute ceremony, and then get back in their car to travel to the reception, standing doesn't seem like a terrible idea. If it will be longer and/or more complicated than that I'd try to find a way to include chairs.

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    Beginner October 2022
    FutureBride2021 ·
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    We would probably take pictures afterward which everyone invited would be involved in and then head to the reception after that. It is mostly just going to be our parents, siblings and a few close friends.

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  • Molly
    VIP September 2020
    Molly ·
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    I think standing would be fine!

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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    You could always rent chairs if you prefer to.
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  • Alexandria
    Expert November 2020
    Alexandria ·
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    For a ceremony that short i think standing is just fine, I would just inform your guests that are coming that way the expectation is already set Smiley smile

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  • Jessica
    Devoted November 2019
    Jessica ·
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    You can either rent or buy cheaply online and resell after. There are alot if used wedding items for resale, even folding chairs!
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  • VIP August 2020
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    Most of our guests stood for the ceremony. They were fine.
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  • Monica
    Devoted August 2021
    Monica ·
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    We had people stand for our 7 minute ceremony. No one said anything about it. I think go for it!
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