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Seating Arrangements
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Photo by
Daniel Doke Photography
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Careful attention should be paid when
arranging seating at the wedding reception. You want to
ensure that all your guests will be comfortable.
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Here are some guidelines for creating your seating chart.
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The main or head table seats the bride and groom and
the rest of the wedding party. This table is usually located in a central place, so
that all guests may see the wedding party. The bride and groom sit in the
center of the table, with best man next to the groom and the maid of honor next to the
bride. The other attendants are seated, alternating man and woman.
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You do not have to have a head table
that includes the wedding party. You can have the head table
include just the bride and groom. This especially works if
you have a large wedding party.
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Both sets of parents may be
seated at the same table or you may choose to have a separate table for each set of
parents. The officiant and their spouse should sit at the host's table.
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If your parents are divorced, seat
them at separate tables. One parent can sit with the groom's
parents and the other parent can sit with the officiant or other
family members.
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You will need to finalize your seating
arrangements approximately two weeks before your wedding day.
Not sure who to put where? Well, here are a few tips for
seating your guests:
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Guests should be seated at
tables where they will feel comfortable. Therefore, be
sure to seat people with similar interests together.
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Seat
people of similar ages at the same table.
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Seat relatives that haven't seen
each other (due to distance, not differences) in a long
time. They would probably love to catch up on old times.
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If
your parents are divorced, seat them at separate tables.
One parent can sit with the groom's parents, and the other
parent can sit with the officiant or other family members.
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Try
seating an even number of
guests at each table. This way there won't be an
"odd man out".
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Seat
the guests that love to dance near the dance floor. They
will get the party started!
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Have a children's table. Include coloring books, crayons
and games to keep them entertained.
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