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What do bridesmaids/groomsmen do during the ceremony?

posted 1 year ago in Ceremony
  • poll: What do the bridesmaids and groomsmen do?
    Stand for the entire ceremony. : (11 votes)
    65 %
    Provide chairs for them to sit down. : (6 votes)
    35 %
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    Monny    August 21, 2010  

    Hello All,

    We're having an outdoor ceremony that will last about 30 minutes. Do the bridesmaids and groomsman stand for the entire ceremony or do I provide them with chairs to sit down?

     
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    Ember78    December 15, 2012  

    They stand for the duration. A ceremony should not be long enough that they need chairs. Guests get antsy and distracted if the ceremony lasts more than 30 mins anyway.

     
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    ginnyc    April 30, 2011   Madison, WI

    IMHO, the whole idea is having your close friends and family stand beside you to support you on your big day. 

     
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    afbacher    January 8, 2011   Kansas City, Missouri

    I think it depends. If it's a short and sweet ceremony, no readings (or maybe just 1), I think it's fine to make them stand. However, if you're having several readings, I'd let them sit (or have the bridesmaids wear flats)

     
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    fancygirl       NYC

    It depends on the type of ceremony.  We're having a Catholic ceremony, so the bridal party will partake with all the other guests in the sit down and stand up elements of the ceremony (as will we).

     

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