Summer time is getting closer! That means for many brides and grooms their wedding day is fast approaching. You probably have already or are about to start sending out the invitations. That means you are going to start getting those RSVP cards back.
As you are getting closer to the wedding day, you need to think about how you are going to seat your guests at the wedding reception. Are you going to assign people seats or let it be a free for all? This post is going to tell you about the pros and cons about doing a seating chart. I will also give you some great tips on how to do a seating chart.
Many people know right off the bat if they will be having a seating chart or not. Before you make the final decision think about how it will affect your wedding day.
- Seating charts take a lot of time to make.
- It can be stressful to figure out who should sit by who. There is a lot to think about when placing people on a seating chart.
- It can be an additional expense, because you need to find a way to tell people where they are sitting. That could be either by a map or escort card. See some examples below.
- Guests might not get to sit with people that they want to sit with.
- It can be to formal for your type of wedding.
- It helps keep things organized.
- You will not have a table with two people and twelve at another.
- It helps the caterer set the tables for the correct number of people.
- It makes it less awkward for guests that are coming alone to find a place to sit.
- Your family will be able to have a table next to you.
- It is a great way for your guests to meet new people and socialize.
- Families and couples will get to sit next to each other even if they are the last ones in the room.
- It keeps people from feeling uncomfortable and having to rush into the reception to save a seat.
Now that I hope you have chosen to make a seating chart, below are some tips to help you out.
- Make a seating chart that will be the easiest for you. You can either use a computer program or pieces of paper. Wedding Wire has a really great seating chart program that you could use for free.You do not have to go out and buy a wedding software to do a seating chart.
- Make it easy to move guests from table to table when planning the seating chart. You can use post-it notes, flags, or note cards.
- Make sure to use your reception floor plan when doing the seating chart. It helps make sure some people are not to close together if they should not be. It also helps you know how the room is shaped and if there is something that could be in the way visually.
- Plan close family and bridal party seating first. Family is going to want to sit by other family.
- Think about peoples interests and backgrounds when placing them at a table. You do not want your grandparents sitting at a table with all of your college friends.
- Ask your parents for help when seating guests. They might know things about some of the guest's relationships with another guest that might cause some uncomfortableness at the table.
- Make sure to keep you and your boo in the spot light. Your guests are there to see you. Don't sit in the corner even if you will not be at your table for long.
- To make a seating chart less formal, assign guests to tables not seats. This will give them some choice in where they want to sit but keep it organized.
- Get creative with your escort cards or seating chart at the wedding. It can match your theme and add decor. You could use your favors as the "escort cards" or "place cards". There are so many creative ways to tell your guests where to sit.
Thanks for reading! I hope this post helps you not stress out about making the seating chart! Comment below with creative ideas of telling your guests where to sit. Also remember to like and check out my Facebook page!
- Jessica
*Please note that I did not take these pictures. If you would like the exact location of these pictures, please email me at perfectlyblossomed@gmail.com
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