Only two months away from Carisa and Richard's wedding! If you are also getting married around this time, you should be sending out invitations, getting RSVPs, and deciding on where everyone is sitting at your wedding. Most of the Hollywood movies portray this as a daunting task: Aunt Helen cannot sit next to Aunt Selina, but must sit next to Uncle Ken, but Uncle Ken cannot be next to Uncle Bob. (OMG.)
Source: Bridal Guide
Bridal Table: Traditionally, the bridal table is reserved for the bride and groom and is a large rectangular table in the center of the room. The groom sits to the right of the bride and the best man is seated on her left. The date of the best of man is seated to his right. The maid of honor is seated to the right of the groom with her date on the left side. Modern option: the bride and groom sit in the middle of the head table with the bridesmaids and groomsmen on either sides.
Family Tables: Traditionally, the parents of the bride and the parents of the groom are seated across from each other at a large table. The additional seats at this table are taken by the officiant, grandparents and close family members. A modern option is for the parents of the bride and parents of the groom to host their own individual table.
Divorced Parent Tables: Each parent should host their own tables. Just make sure they are far enough apart to ensure a good time for them (and you!)
Singles: Being seated at a singles table SUCKS. Don't do this to your single friends if you want to remain friends with them after the wedding. Seat them with other people they know at a wedding, even if the table is full of couples. Your single friends are there to attend your wedding, not go on awkward blind dates.
Children: Children’s tables are encouraged and will serve as a great break for the parents. Ensure the placement of least one child over the age of 12 to help the children. Giving the children activities at their seat is a great way to keep them entertained.
With Carisa and Richard's wedding, they were worried about their guests not mingling with each other. A great solution is not to have the bride's guests on one side of the room and the groom's guests on the other side. Have the guests sit at a table with people they know but inter-mix all the tables in the room. They are bound to bump into and chat up with someone they didn't already know. Makes for a great night for everyone!
~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon
If you missed the first couple of blog posts on Carisa and Richard's wedding planning adventures, you can catch up on how they got engaged, set the date, found a venue, found a marriage commissioner, found a photographer, sent out invitations, took care of out of town guests, found a DJ, found a wedding gown, found a wedding cake, designed their décor, chose their flowers and booked hair and makeup artists, and drafting a wedding timeline.
Source: Tinywater Photography
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