Ceremony seating

I havent encountered this but i would google what other people did

My friend attended a wedding like this. There wasn't an aisle, so the bride just had to weave a bit through all the tables. Everyone could see, they just turned the chairs around.

20 minutes isn't a long time to be asked to leave, so if you're concerned about guests having to leave the space so it can get turned over, 20 minutes is not a big deal to have guests wait. Most people can entertain themselves for 20 minutes.

I haven't been to a wedding like that but I've heard of it!

I would say it's up to your preference. As a guest I wouldn't really care but as a Bride I would also be worried that they need time to move their legs if the ceremony is a long one. Or I would also be worried that people would start pouring water into their cups during the ceremony

Guests seating at tables have been done though I haven't attended one myself. Its sounds perfect than to pay the cost of seating done otherwise. This way you can have the reception right after and the table set after the pictures get done with family and friends. They are wanting more money for a short ceremony that doesn't make sense to do.

HI Renee,

I have heard of weddings where seating in the dinning area is cleared away for the reception. So I can only guess you could have the ceremony then convert to dinning. I would rather see all the guest together rather than all over, that's just my opinion. On the other hand as Madisyn said, as long as they can see and hear go for it. Its not weird at all so go for what you makes you happy.

We went to a wedding where half the guests were expected to stay seated at the dinner tables, while the other half could sit in the traditional seating area for the ceremony. It was kind of strange, but honestly, the ceremony was so short that it didn't really matter! I would say that as long as everyone can properly see and hear the ceremony, it should be fine.