Wedding Day Seating

Must Know Tips For Seating At Your Reception

The seating at your wedding reception is a very important subject. Some Brides think ahh...no big deal I'm having a head table for my wedding party and everyone else can just sit where ever they would like. Unfortunately things are not quite that simple. There are a few things you may want to take into consideration. If you are having a head table and the Father of the Groom is the best man do you want the Mother of the Groom to sit at the head table with him or with other family members at another table?If several members of your wedding party are married and their spouse and/or children will attend you will want to make sure your wedding party is clear about your wishes on where their family should sit and where they should sit. Some brides include spouses and/or dates of the wedding party at the head table. Some Bride and Grooms elect to have a sweetheart table for them and will make a seating chart for their wedding party and will seat them at round tables instead of a head table.If you are having a head table for your wedding party with reserved tables for your families you should make sure the people who are to sit at these reserved tables know exactly who they are. Keep in mind that your reception venue staff may not know who these family members are. If you have any difficult or stressful situations in your family such as a step families, siblings who don't get along, etc you may want to consider a seating chart. The seating chart is extra work, but may be the difference between certain individuals being comfortable or uncomfortable. Keep in mind that when guests are uncomfortable you always run the risk of problems or unwanted situations. If you have handicapped guests make prior arrangements for them if possible. If you know your grandmother will be in a wheelchair ask the venue to make sure the original chair is removed from her from her seat so that she may pull up to the table without being put on the spot by needing to ask someone to move anything for her. This goes back to the comfort issue. Make sure your guests are as comfortable as possible and the best way to do this is by thinking ahead. If you go the extra mile to make sure your guests are not put in an embarrassing situation they will notice and will appreciate it more than you will ever realize.

For more seating information call an Armistead Events Bridal Consultant today!