Is it better to have a seating chart at a wedding?

Is it better to have a seating chart at a wedding?

You might be wondering if a seating chart is even required. A good rule of thumb is, if there are over 75 guests or the reception features seated dining, a seating chart should definitely be used. But even if the wedding is smaller, a chart will make the event feel more organized.

What is the purpose of a seating chart at a wedding?

While assigned seating at a wedding certainly isn’t mandatory, most couples do opt to create a wedding seating chart. At any kind of sit-down dinner affair—including your wedding reception—assigned seats just tend to make things simpler. To begin with, it ensures each table will be filled to max capacity.

Should the bride and groom be on the seating chart?

Typically, the bride sits on the groom’s left, with the best man on the bride’s right and the maid of honor on the groom’s right. Head table seating is traditionally boy-girl, but you don’t have to follow this tradition.

Who should sit on the top table at a wedding?

Traditionally, the top table is the table at the head of the reception room where the newlyweds, their parents, the best man and the maid of honour sit facing the guests.

Do plus ones sit at head table?

The Two of You, Plus the Best Man and Maid of Honor (Just keep in mind if they each have a plus-one, it’s good etiquette to sit them at your table too so you don’t separate them from their dates.) The rest of your wedding party can sit at a nearby table.

What is the traditional top table seating plan?

Stick with Tradition Left to right, here’s how they’re traditionally seated: maid of honour, groom’s father, bride’s mother, groom, bride, bride’s father, groom’s mother, best man.

Do bridal party dates sit at head table?

Bridal Party: If you are having a head table, the bridal party traditionally sits at this table. You can do ladies on one side, or men on the other, or mix and match them. Traditionally the bride sits on the left, and the groom sits on the right.

What tables are needed for wedding reception?

As a general rule, standard dimensions make round tables available in 36”, 48”, 60”, and 72”, with enough space to be able to seat 2-4 people, 4-6 people, 8 people, and 10 people per table, respectively.

Why does the bride’s family sit on the left?

If the bride’s family was able to make it past the groomsmen, the groom needed to be ready to protect himself and his bride. Therefore, he needed the bride to stand on his left so he could use his right hand, his fighting arm, to fight off his attackers with his sword.