Capture the Moment of the Veil Down and Entrance! We Want Close Guests to Sit in the Chapel for Photos!

2018.11.08 published

It's Normal to Sit Closely for the Ceremony!

Do you know the order in which guests are seated during the ceremony?

The front row is typically reserved for the parents of the bride and groom, followed by grandparents, siblings, relatives, and then friends and colleagues.

Among them, guests who are thinking, "I want to take photos during the ceremony!" will sit as close as possible to the altar, preferably on the side of the aisle.

The closer they are to the bride and groom and the fewer people who block the view, the better the photo will be, so usually everyone tries to do that.

But!

Here, there is a slight concern.

While there are many guests taking photos of scenes such as the vow kiss and ring exchange at the altar,

photos taken near the entrance of the chapel, such as during the veil down or the moment of the entrance,

tend to have relatively fewer guests photographing them because they are farther from their seats...

Even when there are some, the quality may be poor because they had to zoom in...!

It’s true that the highlights of the ceremony are the performances held at the altar, so it can’t be helped,

(but we are grateful for those who are taking photos!!!)

Of course, we have asked the photographer, but there might be brides who would still like to have photos of the veil down taken from a guest's perspective.

As a Countermeasure! Asking a Close Friend is a Good Idea*

As a solution, you could ask a close friend or sibling,

“Please sit as far back as possible and take lots of photos near the entrance.”

You may wonder if it is unconventional or rude to ask someone to sit in a designated spot during the ceremony,

but it’s important to appreciate having friends or siblings whom you can make such requests to, and it might be a good idea to start with a conversation.

Brides who are considering performances like a closing kiss or a flower shower on the aisle should definitely think about it!

You might be able to get beautiful photos taken up close during the moments of entrance and exit.♡