I'm very torn about open vs assigned seating for my reception. My family has never had a reception with assigned seating. I'm a little worried that they will think I'm just being snobby. My mother is also very against it because she and I attended a very good friends wedding(the only wedding we've been to with assigned seating) where we were stuck in the very back corner where we couldn't see or hear anything. She was hurt by it and doesn't want to offend any of our guests that way. So I guess my question is can I still properly host my guests without assigning tables? I know I will need extra tables so families will not be split. How many extra tables? Any advise is appreciated.