How many reserved tables are you supposed to have? We are not planning on doing assigned seating except for maybe two family tables....is this ok?? If so who is supposed to be at the family tables? Just bride and groom parents?? where do we draw the line?
2007-03-04 14:14:50 · 10 answers · asked by Win the West!!!! 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Of course we will have enough seats for all our guest! We were just wondering if its ok to do only one or two tables of assigned seating...
2007-03-04 14:33:01 · update #1
Your table
Your parents table should be with your partner's table
and maybe like your wedding parties but thats it...Everyoe else...its a free for all
You should have smaller tables set aside for kids in the corner and maybe a smaller dance floor in the back corner for kids.. They did to slide all over the palce..sorta like their own area just for them
2007-03-04 14:27:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of wedding you're having! I've been too a buffet style wedding where there was assigned seating. I've also been to another buffet style wedding where the seating was not assigned.
There was considerable difference between the two weddings. One was in a 5 star hotel and the other was in a church building in a town of 1300 people.
If you are having a served meal then you should definitely have assigned seating.
At the head table, anybody in your wedding party and their spouses or partners are to be seated at this table.
At the family table you should seat parents (of both the bride and groom), the officiant and his spouse and any grandparents.
At a different table seat any siblings and their families and any other releated family members (if they are attending) such as uncles, aunts.
You may not have thought of this, but as another option you could assign people to tables rather than actual seats, as this system is easier for you and allows for friendly mingling.
Also assign one table where your wedding service providers (DJ, photographer, etc) can eat and rest. This table need not be located among your guest tables.
Keep in mind that any older persons or those with hearing problems probably won't enjoy sitting next to the speakers.
Tips & Warnings:
Singles should be seated among couples and families.
Couples should be seated with their spouses or partners.
Mix both sides of the new family at the family and guest tables. This arrangement helps everyone get to know each other.
Small children (up to age 7) should sit with their parents.
A children's table might include kids from ages 7 to 14.
Older teens should be seated at the regular guest tables, not necessarily with their parents.
Be sensitive: Divorced people should not be seated with their former spouses, same-sex couples should not be seated with people who may hurt their feelings with insensitive remarks, and elderly people generally should not be seated with very young children.
Good luck with your wedding
and I hope I've given you some helpful information
2007-03-04 17:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by Buddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is okay here is what I did...
One table for my parents, One table for his family, One table for the significant others to the people seating at the head table since all my bridesmaids are not with the groomsmen. So I have three reserved tables, and the rest were open for everyone else. What you can do is have a friend that you trust and that knows people sit those tables, what we did was since we had three tables we had a little sign that said please reserve for parents of bride, and the significant other table we had the names since there were 7 people and we knew them. Everyone else was fend for yourself:) we had more tables then for the people and so friends could sit together and family sat together. It is too time consuming to sit everyone unless you are having a FORMAL reception then yes you sit everyone.
Our family tables were set up like this.
Mine:Mother, Father, siblings Grandparents
His: Parents, Aunts and Uncles
It has to do with who you are close to and they will know. Don't worry it will all work out.
I hope that this helps.
2007-03-04 16:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by Hawaiisweetie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're just doing two family tables, I would put the grandparents, parents, and any siblings at each table. Are the bride and groom sitting together? To avoid separating them or having them choose which table to sit at, you might want to also have a table for the wedding party.
2007-03-04 14:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by courtney 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can do assigned seating for most of your guests and of course it would still be feasable to pull it off without it looking strange. Keeping a few tables that aren't marked just incase others arrive that your not counting on.
As for the family tables, usually that is bride and grooms parents, grandparents and other close relatives.
2007-03-04 15:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by WI Wedding Lady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually the reserved tables are for the wedding party. That means bridesmaids etc.. Of course you should always have the Parents on both sides included.
My sister had her wedding and my brother-in-laws parents paid. They made sure that they were at the reserved table but my parents were not. That left a bad feeling.
2007-03-04 15:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by patricia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we had reserved tables for the parents and grandparents. it's nice for them to be able to sit together and be 'recognized'. the rest of the tables were free for all. i've also seen people to family only tables. this made other guests feel a bit uncomfortable though! stick with what you think will make your guests comfortable depending on how well they know each other etc.
2007-03-04 14:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by har 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should make up a chart and do reserved seating for all your quests. Family tables should be for parents of bride and groom, grandparents and sisters and brothers and their partners.
2007-03-04 14:57:11 · answer #8 · answered by Izzy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We are just doing 2 tables, closest to ours, for our parents. Each table seats 6, which is perfect. We each have 6 close family members (I have grandparents, he has a sister & her family). We are putting "Reserved" on each of these tables. Everyone else is welcome to pick their own seats.
2007-03-04 16:06:22 · answer #9 · answered by layla983 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have at least as many seats as there are guests. I'm just wondering why you aren't doing assigned seating? Are you having a buffet? If not, you may want to check with you maitre de at your venue because assigned seating makes it easier for the wait staff.
2007-03-04 14:21:37 · answer #10 · answered by Level Headed, I hope 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋