My fiance and I originally planned on renting chairs for the ceremony, we're having approximately 125+ guests. We then found out that if it rains and we have to move the ceremony inside, we still have to pay for the chairs. Now, we don't want to be cheap, however, at $2.75 per chair.....I don't want to risk throwing that money out the window either. Someone then suggested just having the first couple rows (mainly for elderly) and have the remaining guests stand. Our ceremony will not be very long either. What do you think? How do you think that would look or should we just go with the chairs and take the risk?
2007-03-22 08:34:09 · 12 answers · asked by angel 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I would love to have a smaller wedding, however, I have a large family on my side and we're all very close. They would be quite offended if they weren't invited to the ceremony. Especially since I'd be the only one in the family so far that didn't.
2007-03-22 08:42:31 · update #1
Eh, I think having people stand in the ceremony will make it less like a wedding, and less formal.
Just pray for good weather and GOOD LUCK!!!
Maybe you guys could just have your wedding ceremony with your fam and close friends and then the huge bash will be the reception.
2007-03-22 08:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by Mimi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have to move it inside why would you be using different chairs? Most of the time when you contract for an outside ceremony location you have the "weather backup" which is normally a room with nothing in it. You should still be using the same chairs if you have to move it inside, unless it is a regular church or chapel, in that case maybe it would be wise to just hold the ceremony inside then go outside to take pictures. Not your dream scenerio obviously but definately a cheaper way to go, saves you the money on the chairs anyway and then you don't have the stress of worrying about the weather.
2007-03-22 09:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by kauai_lvr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do white frosted xmas lights wrapped around the gazebo. If you have a while between setup and actual ceremony time (if it will be warm), I recommend using faux flowers, as they will save you a bit of money and not wilt so quickly. You could use a bit of shimmery tulle, to accent the sides, make it look a bit like a bedroom canopy/mosquito net. Now, if the gazebo is totally gorgeous, don't worry about decorating it (I think about the gazebo Owen Wilson made in Meet The Parents).....
2016-03-28 23:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with chairs for a few reasons,
uncomfortable shoes, people will have traveled and gotten ready for your wedding and may want to sit after a long drive or busy morning, children,
not everyone may be able to see due to different heights and the fact that everyone will want to stand in one big group.
And most of all enjoyment for your guests, when people are sitting they can focus on the event and enjoy it rather than focus on shifting around because they're in pain, or trying to see, or somebody is standing too close to them etc.
2007-03-22 16:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by texas hearts 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Last summer we went to a gazebo wedding and they only had about 4-5 rows of chairs (not that many and the first 2 rows were reserved for the family and elderly), the rest was 1st come, 1st served. That way you wouldn't be loosing a whole lot of money if it rains. Good luck and God Bless your marriage.
2007-03-22 08:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by tersey562 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
can you rent one of those big tents?! it'll be cheaper than having to rent each chair. and in case it's about to rain - you can set up the tent and still be outdoors.
btw- are people planning on standing if it's outdoors? if not can u use the chairs from outside in the inside?!
2007-03-22 10:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just take in consideration....
heat--- provide water or fans
children--- most will not stand still and quiet for 15 mins
uncomfortable shoes--- not good for standing
with 125 people ---- will everybody be able to see... most people even if they love y'all didnt drive 6 hours to see that back of somebodys head
It my honest opinion it might look sorta cheap and I think you should go with all the chairs.
2007-03-22 09:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by katie d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok how formal is your wedding? if you wedding is formal keep the chairs. i am having an outdoor gazebo wedding as well and it is very formal so we are having chairs. but my freind is having her the next weekend and it is very informal, she is having a few chairs for older people, but she is putting down blanket/towels for people to sit on. her wedding is a beach theme. but you could make it like a picnic and do checked blakets with a small basket of goodies for guest to eat durning the wedding.
2007-03-22 08:45:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
chairs for all, or it would look cheap. go with the chairs, $300. for chairs you'll soon get over, but the cheap part will stay in people's minds.
2007-03-22 08:48:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get the chairs or find a place that will refund the money.
2007-03-22 11:19:41 · answer #10 · answered by Moon Crystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋