“A 60 by 36 foot garden tent wedding seating chart with a sweetheart table, dance floor, family and friend tables labeled Bride Family, Groom Family, Friends, Bride Friends and Groom Friends, a kids table, gift table and an entrance on the south side.”
Read the decisions behind it.
Label family and friend tables clearly.
Keep it near adults who can supervise.
Place it near, but not in, the entrance route.
Keep its center unobstructed.
Use this layout when table names reflect guest groups instead of numbers.
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Common questions
Should families sit together at a wedding?
Often they do, but the best grouping depends on family relationships, the size of each group and the kind of conversation you want at each table.
Where should a kids table go?
Place it within easy sight of parents or designated adults and away from service traffic, doors and the dance floor edge.
What is the difference between a seating chart and place cards?
A seating chart tells guests which table to go to. Place cards identify an individual’s assigned seat, if you are assigning seats within each table.