Beach pillow wedding

LCtimes2

I am getting married in Sept in Florida and want to have my guests sit on pillows, etc.  Chairs will be provided for those that cannot sit on the ground.  There will also be flooring under the pillows created by sewing sheets together.  What are your thoughts? Would you expect this at a beach wedding? Where in invite do I inform people they will be sitting on pillows

jagore08

I think I would end up standing.  Most ladies will come to your wedding in a dress and it's not easy to be ladylike sitting down on the ground, not to mention trying to get up.

LCtimes2

This is a photo that I finally found to depict the atmosphere I want. I hope the bride/groom does not mind the post.  I did try to contact, but I was only able to find 2 photos that reflect my setting.  I'm sure a couple of people will stand. Most beach weddings guests only have the option to stand.

LCtimes2

If you stood at the wedding, would you be upset or would you understand this is typical for a beach wedding?

jagore08

I've been to several beach weddings and they have all had chairs.  I think that I would assume that chairs would be provided.  

LCtimes2

Thx. Since I have been planning I have been to Destin 4 times and although, I will have chairs, none of them had chairs.  I'm guessing it is a matter or style and the ambiance being created.

danieliza1127

HEre's another example:

http://theweddingdecorator.blogspot.com/2009/03/stylish-beach-wedding-on-budget.html

I would probably do an insert in your wedding invitations that gives local accomodations info and info about the ceremony.  Something like "Please note that the ceremony will be held on the beach with limited seating."  or "Please note that the ceremony will be held on the beach.  Seating will include chairs and ground cushions."  That way people know to dress accordingly and what to expect.  

LCtimes2

.  I may need to clarify a little more.  I did say beach pillow wedding and put a photo up of how it would look hoping they would get the message...but that may need to be said point blank. Thanks for the tip

danieliza1127

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[QUOTE].  I may need to clarify a little more.  I did say beach pillow wedding and put a photo up of how it would look hoping they would get the message...but that may need to be said point blank. Thanks for the tip
Posted by LCtimes2[/QUOTE]

Oh you put that picture on your wedding website?  Well there you go, I don't think you need any more than that.
  I thought you were asking for advice on how to let your guests know.

LCtimes2

I was asking what the thouhts of knottie brides on the weding set-up (sitting) and where in the invite do I say this. I think someone will see this pic and say "oh nice", but maybe not fully understand "you will be sitting like this"-so just thoughts on the non-traditional set-up. 
But I appreciate all tips. I did a welcome letter last night and I re-informed them that they would be on pilllows.

JenO24

I'm having a beach wedding w/ a chair for each butt.
If I went to a beach wedding and there were pillows to sit on...I'd choose to stand b/c of being in a dress.  I've never seen this and personally I think it looks like your getting married in an ashram (sp?).
If pillows are what you want though go for it, but just let your guests know ahead of time and be prepared for snarky comments from guests and for guests to simply stand.

LCtimes2

I have polled the idea with guests and they love the creativity of the idea.  I have been to 4 beach weddings, and there was not a chair provided for anyone and we stood and we did not complain. I have also been to a formal ceremony where everyone stood.  Life is about experiencing various and unique ways of doing things and I for one do not particularly want my wedding to look like the next.  For me, this is not done to not place a chair or bench out--I simply like the idea, but the descriptions are on our wedding webpage and we have received positive feedback.  42 days to go!!!