Amaramayu

At most catholic weddings they put two chairs for the couple to sit in while the priest gives his homily - you could look for photos of those ceremonies for inspiration. I’ve seen it where the two chairs are next to each other, at an angle, so you can face the officiant. My cousin was in a wheelchair for her wedding and did the same, she stood briefly to give her vows but otherwise sat in a chair with her husband during the ceremony. They also had their bridesmaids/groomsmen sitting in the first row so there wouldn’t be a height discrepancy

ChefHasThumbs

Thats great to know, thank you! I'm sure I'll be able to find some inspo pics now. I couldn't find the right words to look up before

wallflowertherapist

I think I have also seen some religious ceremony (but no clue what one) where they had a bench that the bride and groom sat on facing the officiant with backs to the crowd. Similar to a Catholic ceremony when you are kneeling. Then with an open bench the crowd can still kind of see you but you get some privacy of facing away from them to focus on your partner and the officiant.

IllBringTheGoats

Quaker weddings also generally have the couple seated until it’s time to stand and say their vows.

ehp17

I think using two nice looking chairs or stools for the majority of the ceremony, then stand for the vows/kiss/rings exchange would be totally fine

Stargazer1919

Agreed! OP should find two chairs that will look good in photos. Make it a feature, not a bug!

ChefHasThumbs

Thank you! I'm definitely overthinking this lol. Some pretty vintage chairs would look lovely I think

Born_Butterscotch_43

My daughter has Dysautonomia/ POTS and EDS. She is 20 and also uses a cane. I want her to be a bridesmaid. I have been considering how to accommodate her being able to sit during our ceremony. I want to normalize for our guests, that those with a disability can and should be accommodated so they can participate in life. Whatever you do, don’t feel like you need to make your guests more comfortable. Do it for yourself.

POTS and EDS is what I have as well! Thanks for the encouragement :)

Born_Butterscotch_43

You are 100% welcome. Life is hard enough navigating the day to day with these conditions. Much less the many people who can’t understand just how impactful they are on your ability to function because you “look healthy.” You don’t owe it to anyone to fulfill their expectations of you seemingly functioning at 100% on what is a very tiring day for anyone.

FelineRoots21

GET YOU A THRONE OP

Reasonable_Ad589

Find a venue where you’re on a platform or a stage. Then sitting will still keep you in view of your guests!

A313-Isoke

Yes! As long as you're able to get up there.

Or an amphitheatre like the ceremony at the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens. Just for inspo, I don't know if you're in the Bay but there are plenty of pics online. You'll be in view.

TechAndNail

At my wedding we were sitting on two chairs on a stage, facing the people and the officiant. We only stood up to say our vows and to exchange rings. This was actually the most I sat all day. It's the reception that would possibly be more difficult to sit down because you want to go around to talk to everyone. So maybe it is good to think how you want to manage that situation.

mstaylorbowman

You could do a really cute loveseat in your wedding color and have it face toward the guests.