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Brittany
Super October 2019

The idea of a stage/platform for the ceremony.

Brittany, on July 9, 2019 at 10:07 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 7
Hey everyone! I would love your opinions.

I was looking at photos that photographers have taken at my venue. I saw this one wedding that had a stage/platform and I hadn't thought to do that. I LOVE this idea. However, the more I think about it the more I'm unsure. I'd love to get your thoughts.

I'm a little stuck on how things would work. When my dad walks me down the aisle, the initial plan was to have the officiant say an opening, and then she would have the "presentation of the bride" and acknowledge my dad, who would then sit down. Would he stand up on the platform as well while she said the opening? Would we all wait to get on the platform until after the presentation of the bride part? Should we just cut out this part entirely? (I know this would mean a lot to my dad...so I'd rather keep it in there). I'm just really struggling with how to picture this. I'd love to get your thoughts. It would be really nice, to allow everyone to see us clearly. Or does the platform just sound like a big hassle?

Thanks! Smiley smile

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Latest activity by Rachel, on July 10, 2019 at 10:37 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I would have your FS and officiant on the stage, your dad presents you right in front of the stage, puts your hand in your FS’s, and you step onto the stage while your dad has a seat.
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    I agree with Caytlyn. Same as most weddings just before you step on the platform.
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  • Brittany
    Super October 2019
    Brittany ·
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    Thank you Caytlyn! For some reason I just couldn’t picture it at first, but this makes total sense. Thank you!
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  • Brittany
    Super October 2019
    Brittany ·
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    Thank you!!!
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  • Jeanelle
    Super September 2018
    Jeanelle ·
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    Echoing the past replies.

    We had a platform in the middle of the room for our ceremony. Our officiant was already on the stage. Our best man and best woman walked out and went to their sides of the platform. Then my groom and his mom walked out, hugged, stood next to his best man/brother. Lastly I came out with my dad and we hugged, my groom and him hugged, my dad found his place in the crowd, and my groom helped me up on the stage to join our officiant.
    We had a standing and sitting ceremony that was casual at the center of the room. We needed to be on a platform so everyone could see. It worked out beautifully and we wouldn't have done it any other way.
    His uncle/godfather built us a custom platform that doubled as a cedar box for dress preservation.
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
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    Usually, if this is done in a church with a stage, the father thing is done while you're on ground level, then the bride goes up.
    We're getting a platform too.
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  • Rachel
    Dedicated July 2019
    Rachel ·
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    I’ve seen it done where the father gives the bride away at ground level and the groom is already on the platform. I have also seen (when there were several steps) the groom wait at ground level and then walk up together after the father gives her away. I think either way you do it will work well, and I am pro platform for the record 🙃
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