Wedding Seating Tips

Choosing Your Side: A Guide to Outdoor Wedding Seating
Bride on the right or left?
what if two brides or two grooms?
Firstly, let’s talk about the wind.
For an outdoor ceremony, consider the wind before choosing which side to stand on.
Yes, that breeze can be a real game-changer. If you’ve been to an outdoor wedding, you know the struggle of keeping your hair in place while the wind decides to do its thing. To avoid having your veil in your face or blocking your guests’ view, think about the wind direction when choosing where to stand.
The fix? Position the person with the longest hair so they’re facing into the wind. It might take a little planning and tweaking of the setup, but it’s worth it to keep everything looking and feeling just right on your big day.

Choosing wedding ceremony seating
Now, let’s talk about personal preference.
While the wind direction is crucial for practical reasons, there’s also the matter of personal comfort and preference. Do you have a “good side” that you prefer to be photographed from? Or perhaps you have a particular angle that makes you feel most confident? Whatever the case may be, don’t be afraid to take your personal preferences into account when choosing your side at the ceremony. It’s your special day, and you deserve to feel comfortable and radiant from every angle.
Think about your hairstyle and any hair accessories when choosing a side. Your photographer can help you find a position that shows them clearly and keeps hair out of your face.
Last but certainly not least, let’s talk about family.
Traditionally, your family sits on your side, but consider giving them a prime spot opposite you and your partner so they can see your faces clearly during the ceremony. This way, you can see their faces and they can see yours—not just the back of your head. Their smiles, tears, and expressions of joy will add an extra layer of love and warmth to the occasion.
For same-sex couples.
If you are both walking in, or using a different entrance, plan where each of you will stand and what your families will be able to see. Walk through the arrangement with your celebrant before guests arrive.
Check the wind, light, hairstyle and your families’ view when planning where to stand. A quick walk-through with your celebrant and photographer can help you choose a comfortable arrangement.
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