Seating arrangement...does my Dad sit with FMIL?

Elle27Mc

I can't, for the life of me, figure out if my Dad is supposed to sit with my FI's Mother at the reception? Does anyone know? I'd personally like to keep them on opposite sides of the room if possible but not sure if that's proper etiquette. My mom is passed away as is my FI's Dad so I'm not sure if that has any bearing on it or not. I want my Dad to be able to enjoy himself and if he's at the same table with blabby, I know he won't!haaaaaaaaaalp!

kmmssg

Mob here - all 3 of my married DD's weddings were arranged so that all parents hosted their own tables.  I think it works quite well, and the nicest thing is they get to visit and dine with the people they choose to put at those tables.  I highly encourage it.

mbcdefg

I only saw the couple's parents sit together once - and that was when the four of them sat with the bride and groom at a small table. My parents will probably sit with some of their relatives - I'll ask them who they want to be seated with. FFIL (a widower) will likely sit with his siblings and their families because he'd be most comfortable with them.

ffmaid

You and DH = sweetheart table your dad= host table full of folks he pickshis mom= hostess table full of folks she picksBM/GM= seated with groups they would fit with if not bm,gm. This will make everyone the happiest