Bridal party sitting or standing

I know I need to sit, so I'm thinking of having chairs at the front, sort of as a row 0. I've seen that done before if you still want to have them be featured, but not necessarily in every photo. The common ones I've seen are either at an angle somewhat facing the middle and the rest of the rows, or in straight rows facing the couple, perpendicular to the rest of the seating. I've also seen the first row used, usually in smaller churches, so that's a good idea too. It all depends on the venue layout, and what everyone is comfortable with.

Second row is fine. Or if the configuration allows for it, have them seated off to their respective sides near the front. Some churches have such sections for musicians and choral singers, usually near the exit toward the minister's office.

Hi Brianna Congratulations and welcome to wedding wire.

Instead of using the front seating for them have you thought about having seating off to each side, make like an L shape in the front row?