Seating Questions

Buns2012

Hi.  First post here as the mom of the bride to be!  I have a couple questions.

If you seat the bridesmaids and groomsmen at the head table, where do you put their "significant others"?  At the same table or...?

I'd rather not assign people to specific tables; is this necessary? 

What about place cards for people to put at a table of their choice to reserve their spot?  

fallbride1109

The significant others should always be seated together, is the general consensus here.

I did assigned tables -- I have heard of having tables reserved for family but what you are talking about reminds me more of "saving seats" like you'd do in high school or something.  I would either assign tables or just have open seating.

jemmini6

Assigned tables is actually a courtesy to your guests, so if you can do it, I would.  If you do choose to have open seating, you'll need to provide 10-15% more seats than confirmed guests so that later groups don't have to split between tables (this is also a higher cost because that means additional linens & centerpieces).

As for your BP, you must seat them with their SO's as it is extremely rude to split a couple.  If you choose to do a full head table, include room for their dates.  A more popular option, however, is to just to d a sweetheart table for you and the groom and then seat your BP as regular guests, which allows them to sit not only with their SO, but other family/friends that they'll enjoy.  This also gives you and your brand new H some 'alone' time during dinner.

alithebride

while you do not have to assign individual seats assiging a table is so helpful! its so easy-take the 45 minutes and do it

smfitz12

You should seat the bridal party with their dates at the head table. As for the guest seating, I strongly suggest having assigned tables. I think it would be akward if a family had to split up and sit with people they didn't know. We are assigning tables but people can pick with specific seat they'd like to sit in at their table.

librababy

I am doing a sweetheart tabel. Most of our wedding pary are married couples so they will get a table together close to our table. I am so doing assigned tables and possible assigned seats as well.