Okay, so how does this work? Whose family sits on what side? Is there a particular order to which family members get seated first? Obviously the parents of the bride & groom get front row seats, but what do we do with aunts & uncles? Do we need to assign seats and tell the ushers where each person goes, or do we let them use their best judgment (what if they're only 16?). How will the ushers know who is family and who are friends, if not everyone in the family will be wearing corsages or boutonnières?
Help!
2007-06-27 11:32:26 · 5 answers · asked by abfabmom1 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Okay, so we're not Catholic. It won't be a church wedding, but instead in a garden, with individual seats, as opposed to benches or pews.
What if the first two rows are not enough, or too much, for the family that's there? How do we decide who belongs in the first two rows?
Oh, another question I just thought of...how do we deal with the parents of the groom, who are divorced and not friendly with each other?
2007-06-27 11:43:47 · update #1
Okay, so for those of you who may end up voting on this...Please note that I am putting this to vote SOLELY for the opportunity to choose no best answer. None of these posts answered the question I was asking, so I would encourage all of you to choose No Best Answer as well. Thanks!
2007-06-29 08:05:47 · update #2
Bride's side on the left, groom's side on the right. Yes, you would reserve several rows on each side for close family - the people like aunts and uncles tell the usher when they come to the ceremony site, then the ushers will know where to seat them.
Seated last are the grandparents, then the parents. Usually MOB is last.
2007-06-27 12:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
LOL it's more simple than you think. First off if your catholic then the seating has to be a specific way which you can find out from your church otherwise it's pretty basic. Usually the first two rows are saved for immediate family and close friends which you let them know its reserved for them. Other than that the usher just asks each guest whom are they here for. The bride or groom. Then they direct them to the correct side and let them know the first two rows are reserved. the ushers also help any older people to their seats on the edges or front. which ever you decide. Congrats and good luck!
2007-06-27 11:40:22 · answer #2 · answered by Shannon h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seat brides family on left, grooms or right. First few aisles should be family. Your ushers will know who is family and who isn't. Guests can tell them they are the aunt of the bride, etc.
2007-06-27 11:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
seating is always a touchy issue with familys. Just do what you want. You cant please everyone so you might as well please yourself :o)
2007-06-28 18:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by Click 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do whatever you would like.
2007-06-27 11:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by mlsherratt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋