My guest list is currently at 220. We live out of town and everyone attending will be coming from out of town. (Between 5 and 12 hours away). We are expecting 100 people. I like the idea of one long, rectangular table. FI hates that idea because he doesn't think people would be able to socialize. I disagree. We also talked about having 3 parallel rectangular tables. I would assign tables, but not seats. I would like to reserve the seats surrounding FI and I for immediate family and let everyone else choose. FI thinks we should assigns seats if we do the long rectangular table/s.
I was just reading a previous thread about not assigning tables, and was amazed how many people thought it was rude not to.
I guess I'm one of "those" people. I haven't been to very many weddings, and I have never been to one where they didn't assign tabes. I guess that should be a hint to me...