6 Unique Ways to Seat Your Guests at Your Ceremony

It’s time to think beyond tradition!

Many couples are opting to customize aspects of their wedding to fit their unique style or the wedding vibe they’re trying to achieve. Throwing out the five-course dinner for food trucks and finger foods or skipping out on centerpieces for a simpler decor. We’re not saying every detail of your big day has to be reimagined or displayed with a creative twist, but it’s the subtle changes that can make a wedding stand out. The easiest way to catch your guests’ attention is the ceremony seating, as that’s the first thing guests will see and will be spending the better part of an hour in. Seating might seem like a small detail, but it’s important for your guests to be comfortable, and why not choose something creative while you’re at it. If you’re looking for some seating inspo, we’ve listed six unique options below!

Poufs or Ottomans

What is a pouf you ask? Well, it’s essentially a sturdier, more formal version of a bean bag chair. This is perfect if you want your guests to feel like they’re sitting on air, while still adding a touch of creativeness to your seating. The only downside to poufs is they might not be ideal for a wedding with a large guest list. In this case, you can opt for plush ottoman benches that are just as comfortable but hold more guests in one seating.

Repurposed Pews

Attention brides! Believe it or not, you don’t have to be in a church to use pews as your ceremony seating. You can rent them to be set up on a beach, in a field, or just about any wedding location you desire. Adding some patterned throw pillows or alternating between pew seating and round chairs can give a more formal and traditional seating set up a bit of an unexpected twist.

Mismatched Chairs

This style of seating can seem a bit quirky, but if you’re going for a more retro, vintage vibe at your wedding, mismatched seating would only add to your vision. You can shop for them at thrift or antique stores or even see if it’s possible to rent them. If you want to break up the coloring of the chairs, you can add benches for a toned-down effect.

Rugs With Pillows

If you’re aiming to have a more relaxed ceremony, seat your guests on rugs or blankets with decorative pillows. You can mark an aisle clearly, but the rugs don’t necessarily have to be in rows. You can spread them out while providing benches or chairs in the back for guests who would prefer not to sit on the floor.

Tree Stumps

When planning for an outdoor ceremony, the obvious seating choice is folding chairs, but why not look to nature for a more creative option. You can repurpose already existing tree stumps to use as individual seats for children and tree logs for the adults to use as benches. Tree stumps are not the most comfortable to sit on, but you can drape throw blankets or cushion pillows on the tree stumps for guests to sit on.

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