40 minute ceremony - Can we sit down?

Re: 40 minute ceremony - Can we sit down?

• kristinanddan member

  

  July 2012

  We sat during our Catholic ceremony. We sat in the front pew, but I have been at other weddings where the bride and groom have sat in chairs. 40 minutes is a long time to stand still with all those eyes on you in a big wedding dress during a very exciting moment in your life.

  

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• naomikb member

  

  July 2012

  We had a 45 minute ceremony.  We sat in the first pew during the readings and the sermon.

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• Summer2011Bride member

  

  July 2012

  Our ceremony was 40 min. and we did stand for the whole thing. However, I've attended weddings (especially Catholic weddings) where the B&G had a chair up on the altar and sat during readings, etc. and just stood for the vows.

  
  
  
  
  

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• FlintstonePearl member

  

  July 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_ceremony-ideas_40-minute-ceremony-can-we-sit-down?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:10Discussion:c131d3c8-577d-468d-8f49-328c5a698008Post:2b2fcafb-5a4e-43a4-bacc-b39622422cad">Re: 40 minute ceremony - Can we sit down?</a>:
  [QUOTE]I'm pretty sure it being a "Methodist" ceremony has nothing to do with it being 40 minutes long, but yes, you can have chairs up there.  However, if you have a WP standing with you, make sure you have plans for them to sit too. 
  Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]
  
  It has to do with the fact that we are following the Order of Service for Christian Marriage for the United Methodist Church. It is longer than most ceremonies.

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• lostmykeys member

  

  July 2012 edited July 2012

  I would definitely have time for you and the wedding party to sit.  How many videos have we seen where someone doesn't make it through the whole ceremony?  40 minutes can be a long time.

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• helleb member

  

  July 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_ceremony-ideas_40-minute-ceremony-can-we-sit-down?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:10Discussion:c131d3c8-577d-468d-8f49-328c5a698008Post:0e90443d-12bd-4153-8da5-fc1f4cfa51c3">Re: 40 minute ceremony - Can we sit down?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: 40 minute ceremony - Can we sit down? : It has to do with the fact that we are following the Order of Service for Christian Marriage for the United Methodist Church. It is longer than most ceremonies.
  Posted by FlintstonePearl[/QUOTE]
  
  Its a valid question.  Each religion and sect is different.  Even every minister.  Some believe that B&Gs should stand the whole time or kneel.
  
  I would speak to your minister and see if he has an issue with it.  I doubt he will so sit. Plus it can get really HOT standing for 40 minutes in gowns and tuxes!  Sit, its not disrespectful to your guests and as long as your minister is fine with it its not disrespectful to the church either.  Just make sure to practice it at your rehearsal and expect to rework your train after getting back up (MOH helps with this).

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