Seating Arrangment

soellrich1

I wanted to know the proper etiquette for the bridal party's significant others who are not in the bridal party. I welcome all advice on this subject, thank you so much.

kgrunow

All the wedding I have been to either have them sitting at at table of SO's or seating all around the room at tables with other people they know.

Catwoman708

You might want to post this question about seating arrangements on the "reception ideas" or "etiquette" section of the message boards.

But to answer  your question, it depends on how you want to seat the wedding party, which might depend on what type of meal service you are having.

If you are having a cocktail style reception, or a casual buffet where guests can sit anywhere, it doesn't really matter where your attendants and their SOs sit.

For a sit down meal with table service that requires a seating chart, you can either do a head table, or a sweetheart table for the bride and groom.

Head table:  the bride, groom, and attendants are usually seated at one big table, and the attendant's SOs are usually seated with the rest of the guests.  Many people feel it's rude if they can't sit together, and some feel the head tables are out of vogue.

Sweetheart table:  the bride and groom are seated at a table by themselves, (or sometimes with only a few people, perhaps the MOH and best man and their SOs).  Then the attendants and their SOs are seated together, however you want them to be seated.  

Either of those options are OK etiquette wise, it's just a matter of personal preference.  Personally, I'd choose the option that the attendants and their SOs are most comfortable with.  You will be too busy to notice on  your wedding day.

jagore08

The SO of the WP (that are not in the WP) should be sat with their other half.  If you're doing a head table then make space for the WP dates.  If you're having a sweetheart table or family table then seat the WP with their SO at the regular guest tables.  

IMO, it's rude to separate couples.  I have been in a few WP and a couple of times DH and I were separated and it really sucked for him.  He's a quiet person and was usually sat with people he didn't know.

ariver2011

 We are stitting with our parents. Our wedding party will sit with their s/o.