Would appreciate people's thoughts.... :)

Went to visit the venue we really love and saw the place where the ceremony takes place. It's a lovely little chapel, but the space is a bit limited. If we wanted everyone sitting it would only be big enough for ninety, so in order to fit our 150 ppl we'll probably have only two rows of seats for elderly relatives etc up the front, and will be asking everyone else to stand. Does that sound reasonable?? Do you think people will mind standing for twenty minutes or so?

Can't say I would be too impressed being asked to stand but if it was to see someone who I loved get married then I would be prepared to do it, especially if that is the only way I would be able to be there xxx

Sorry, but I wouldn't be too impressed at having to stand for the ceremony. Is there no chance of you cutting your numbers down to 90 for the day and inviting everyone else at night?

Z x

I wouldn't want to stand either, sorry. The chapel sounds so lovely too.

hmm sorry hun I wouldnt be best pleased having to stand... in my heels.. oh no! xx

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We're getting married at Gretna Green Old Blacksmiths Workshop and all of our guest will have to stand as there are no seats, it is a very old, smallish room, there are large rail sleepers tiered up like steps behind the wedding anvil. I have asked our guests if that would be ok, and they said it's fine, I only have 16 guest coming the oldest being in their early eighties. I think it's entirely up to you if you have set your heart on having the full amount of guests or if you yourself feel as if you want everyone to be sitting then you will have to narrow down your list to the 90.

Remember that people have gotten dressed up and may not be wearing the most comfy of shoes to be standing up. I think I would be a bit miffed to be honest as it wouldnt feel right for me. It may detract away from what you are going for overall.

It wouldn't bother me to stand providing I knew beforehand. I know it's a different setting but people seem to be happy to stand around in a club for hours at a time so don't see why there should be an issue with standing at a wedding as it'll probably be for 20/30 mins max. But yes providing that people knew I don't see the problem :) xx

crikey, glad I asked, I genuinely thought people wouldn't mind if it was just for the ceremony! :(

Or just tell everyone to double up and sit on each other's laps! ;)

I wouldn't be too happy either but if you put it in the invite at least try will be aware of it and can bring other shoes with them. Also the smaller people would have to be at the front? Are you have children as some of tem
Might not want to stand for 20 - 30 minutes. It's only taking us 15 minutes to get married.

I'm going to agree with the majority I'm afraid. As a guest, I wouldn't want to stand; and like another poster said, it will be more like an hour than 20 minutes, as most people will arrive about 30 minutes early. I also agree that there might be logistical problems eg what about height differences? It can be bad enough sitting behind a taller person, but standing behind a tall person is worse. I also think it could end up looking (and feeling) quite crowded.

Is there a possibility of having the ceremony somewhere else?

just watched a episode of dttb, they had alot standin and vicar just said the people wiv chairs may sit now. they dint mind