Alternative Ceremony Seating Arrangement

Never seen this, but it is an interesting concept.

I like the idea but I would just do a half circle like #4.

If you have a full circle, some guests will be looking at the officiant's back.

Since I speak to the guests, in addition to the couple, I prefer to face the guests. Semi-circle is fine though. Also, I have the couple face each other so guests can see them in profile and not just their backs.

I went to a wedding that did the half circle. To be honest, I'm not sure it made much of a difference- your view still depended a lot on the person in front of you. Also, people on the ends could only see one person, since they were essentially facing the bride or the groom. I was towards the center, but I feel like if I was on the end I would be a little sad not getting to watch both of them exchange their vows and stuff, but maybe that's just me!

I looked at some a few months ago and I was interested in a chevron shape, because it said with everyone at an angle, it gives everyone a better view.