Thank you so much for your great question! Traditionally, you are correct in referring to the divided seating of the families for the ceremony. The Bride`s family is seated on one side (normally the Left) & the Groom`s family on the other (the Right).
However, I think switching it up is a cool idea, & I`ve done several weddings where the couple has chosen to do it this way. This is also a great option if either the Bride or the Groom is expecting more guests than the other. I would approach it from the perspective of "equally filling out the space".
Is your niece having hosts/hostesses or greeters at her ceremony? If not, I would recommend her selecting a few. This way, when people enter the ceremony venue, the host(ess) can great the guests, and escort them to a seat on one side or the other. If you have an equal number of hosts, you can assign an equal number to each side of the venue. Then, the hosts would alternately seat the guests as they arrive.
Example:
Guests arrive to ceremony venue.
Host #1: Greets & seats guests on the Left
Host #2: Greets & seats next group of guests on the Right
Host #3: Greets & seats next group of guests on the Left
Host #4: Greets & seats next group of guests on the Right
etc. until the venue is full.
The big "I Do" represents 2 separate lives becoming 1 unified life anyway, so why not get your guests in on the action in a similar manner?!
I hope this has answered your question and has given you some helpful ideas to pass along to your niece! Congratulations to her & to your family, & please feel free to use me as a resource if you think of anything else! You have been my first visitor on formspring, & it has been a pleasure meeting you!
Sincerely,
Alana
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9.14.2011
Formspring Q&A Corner: Hello Alana, My niece would like to do away with the traditional seating arrangements for the ceremony (Brides family on one side and the Grooms family on the other). What would be an appropriate statement to help intermingle guests?
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