Comments on: Wedding circle seating

By: Ashby

Ashby — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:34:12 +0000

We did our wedding in a circle, and we had 120 people. It was beautiful, and everyone said they could hear fine (no mics).

By: Jennifer Adams

Jennifer Adams — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:53:16 +0000

I love the idea of circular seating. Where should our parents sit? Opposite each other?

By: Miss Salacious D

Miss Salacious D — Sun, 30 May 2010 06:44:50 +0000

I have a feeling the flower children would LOVE running in a circle spreading petals..let them know they have the important job of "finishing" the circle as/after people gather 'round!

By: farm_girl

farm_girl — Tue, 25 May 2010 02:10:52 +0000

We are having 2 flower girls and 2 ring bearers, and now I don't want to even have chairs at the ceremony (unless guests-all family or family of bridal party- bring their lawnchairs to sit in). Now I'm not sure how to let the kids "do their job" without having an aisle. Maybe we could start by guests gathering on two sides of the arbor making an aisle, and when we all get to the front, they can all scootch together and arrange themselves however they want. Would that make any sense? Any other ideas?

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:34:30 +0000

We're doing a handfasting ceremony up a canyon. Everyone will be standing in the sacred circle. We'll have a chair for my aunt and a few extra for anyone not wanting to stand for the whole 15 minute ceremony. The circle idea works especially well with the weird 'stem mom and mom' dynamics and who would sit where.

By: TheJerseyTomato

TheJerseyTomato — Thu, 24 May 2007 21:19:41 +0000

I attended a handfasting ceremony that took place in a wooded backyard. Everyone stood in a circle holding hands. The best part of the ceremony was when everyone gave personal blessings and advise to the couple (one guy spoke Klingon); the worst part for my date was that you couldn't break the sacred circle until the ceremony was finished and there were 50 people wishing the couple well… he really had to pee.

By: Offbeat Bride | Aisle-free ceremony

Offbeat Bride | Aisle-free ceremony — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:41:05 +0000

[...] your guests sit in a circle (here's more info about weddings in the round), with your officiant in the center. Your officiant introduces the two of you and your families. [...]

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 06:55:51 +0000

It's not circular seating, but one of the coolest weddings I've been to didn't have an aisle. It was held in an old hall with a stage at one end. The guests gathered in front of the stage and the curtain went up, revealing the bride, groom, and wedding party all standing in place facing the audience. It was gorgeous and dramatic.

And hey, I'm a first time commenter on here, but I'm really excited for your reading in Bellingham this weekend!

By: Maya

Maya — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:00:36 +0000

We totally did the circle (lo, these many almost 7 seven years ago) and I had so many people saying how much they loved being "up close and personal" with us. Our officiant actually had us pause and look around at all of our friends in turn, which was great. We used bamboo that we cut from our site to mark the aisle and the circle – simple and inexpensive, plus totally organic/recycle-able.

By: vania

vania — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:38:24 +0000

Thanks for the mention! I liked the circle idea and 2 circles would be a great solution – ours was just a wee bit too big when we had to speak up over the sound of the waves in the water.