XP(from bhb): venue floor plan question

this is a question that i will also be emailing to my doc.

this is the floorplan of my venue. we are having the ceremony and the reception in the same place.

on the pic i've attached, i marked where the main events will be taking place. i'm having a small wedding, less than 80 ppl.

this is my question, from the way the place is shaped, do you think that we should be introduced while people are still mingling and standing or should we wait for your guests to be seated.

the curved wall between the 5 tables and the dancefloor is windows, but i'm not sure if i want my guests that separate from the "action". i also don't want to make ppl stand for too long during our first dance.

comments would be greatly appreciated.

tia

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Re: XP(from bhb): venue floor plan question

usually everyone is seated and then is asked to stand when the grand entrance is made. If everyone is mingling and talking, they may not pay attention that something is going on.