Traditional Head Table – the traditional head table consists of the bridal party along with the bride and groom. The bride is typically seated on the right side of the groom. (If you are left-handed, you may want to sit to his left!) The bridal party can be separated by bridesmaids/maid-of-honor on the side of the bride; groomsmen/best man on the side of the groom (this can be disputed that the best man is beside the bride – but don’t you want your head girl beside you?). Or simply alternate bridesmaid, groomsman, bridesmaid, groomsman, etc. Depending on your bridal party size, the shape can vary:

Other Considerations:

Children: as young children often need assistance from an older adult, they should not be included in the head table. If you have a ringbearer or flowergirl in your wedding, you should seat them at a table close by with their parents. Parents in the wedding? Consider asking a close relative or friend who know the children well to sit and assist during the meal so that the parents can join you at the head table. Junior bridesmaids should be seated at the head table with the entire bridal party.

Parents: parents, unless a member of the bridal party, should not sit at the head table. Have a close table be designated for the parents and grandparents. Many will have one table for the bride’s immediate family and grandparents; a second table for the groom’s immediate family and grandparents. These tables should one of the closest tables to the Head Table. The family of the bride should sit on the side of the bride; the family of the groom should sit on the side of the groom.