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I have 7 bridesmaids and my fiance has 7 groomsmen. I am thrilled to have them all in our wedding party, but when I actually envision the ceremony, I don't picture them all standing up besides us. I see something more intimate, with maybe just the MOH and best man standing with us, and everyone else seated. What are your thoughts on this? Is it rude to the rest of the bridal party? I would still have them walk down the aisle. We are having a ceremony that will be just under 30 minutes I think.

I don't think this will offend any of them...maybe they'd be glad to sit and not have to only look at our backs while we get married! Does anyone have any other ideas too?

Thanks!

Hourieg - I am going to have them walk down the altar together just because I've always liked that look. And if they aren't going to stand the whole time, it's probably best if they groomsmen aren't standing to begin with. I am having an outdoor ceremony and I had thought of having a little section of seats off to the side where they could sit. But then I decide a few things. First, if they are seated off to the side, thye sort of have the worst seat because they can't see us. Secondly, if they are walking down the aisle together as couples, it probably looks best if they part at the end of the aisle and the guys go to the right and the girls go to the left. It might be strange to have them all walk right in front of my fiance and the officiant to get to some side seats.

If you are having them sit, are you having them sit in the front row or the second row (or other)? I also don't want immediate family to not get a good seat just to accommodate them.