Should I Do Open Seating Ceremony For My Wedding?
Traditionally, in a non-denominational wedding or majority of religious weddings, bride is left and groom is right. In the jewish traditions, as well as a few others, bride is on the right and groom is on the left. Unless extremely religious or preferring to go with tradition, open is seating for ceremony is typically most popular for most weddings.
By open seating, I mean during the ceremony, the guests sit on either side that they please. You’ll see signs like “pick a seat, not a side” or some variant of don’t pick a side, just pick a seat that’s not in the first row.
Is there a preference? Not Really. If you prefer to have guests seat on either side, then go for it. What’s truly important is the first row. Typically we have reserved signs on the first row, whether it be just one on both sides or each seat assigned in the first row. Be sure to inform the family that has assigned seating in the front that are not in the bridal party (walking down the aisle) so they know to look up front. Family and guests typically know not to sit in the front row because that’s usually reserved for the processional/bridal party but a pretty reserved sign is always useful.
