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Seating arrangements made simple with a few tips
MS — Receptions may be big or
small, lavish or casual. But
regardless of their size or style,
receptions all share a common
element: They will require couples
set up seating arrangement for
guests. Even though assigned
seating isn't mandatory, selecting
seats for a sit-down dinner makes
things simpler and reduces
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Stick to the plan
Knowing who can sit where is half the battle in planning a
wedding reception. Use everything from apps to scraps of
paper to keep the seating plan working. (Dennyscottphoto)
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confusion. Some reception venues
may even require assigned seating so
that catering staff can service tables
accordingly.
Seating guests can be tricky, but
employing a few strategies can make
the process go quickly and smoothly.
• Use a seating chart: A seating
chart, whether it's venue -specific or
one couples make themselves, is
essential. If you using a self-made
chart, inquire with the venue about
the shape of tables, how many
guests each table can seat
and the location of tables around the
space.
• Start with the wedding party
table: Couples can ease themselves
into the task of seating by doing the
easy tables first. The primary one is
the wedding party table. This
traditionally can be a dais or a
sweetheart table flanked by the
wedding party. According to Martha
Stewart Weddings, the table should
be centrally located and the wedding
couple should sit in the middle. A
male-female pattern follows on
either side of the couple, consisting
of the ushers, bridesmaids, best man,
and maid of honour. If much of the
wedding party is already married,
couples may opt to have the wedding
party sit with their spouses instead of
at the dais.
• Organize family tables: Tables
for parents, grandparents and
immediate family members of the
bride and groom also are high
priority. Both families can be
combined at one table or they can be
separated into two tables. These
tables should be the closest to the
bride and groom.
• Consider mobility issues: Next
seat guests who have specific needs
at tables. Elderly guests may want to
be away from the band, D.J. or
speakers. Guests in wheelchairs may
need an accessible seat near the exit.
• Get some help: Enlist the help
of parents to seat their friends and
extended family members. Parents
may know best who gets along and
who should be separated.
• Seat dancers near the dance
floor: To encourage dancing, place
guests who tend to be lively close to
the dance floor so others can see
them getting up to dance and join in.
Couples can use apps, lists or self-
made charts to plot their reception
seating arrangements.
Create place cards or a central
chart so guests can find their seats
promptly and easily.
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