I haven't been to a wedding since I was very young (elementary school age), so I don't know who normally sits where at the reception, or if there even *is* a "normal." Specifically, I'm wondering if the bride and groom have their own table at the front/center, do their parents sit with them, where siblings sit, where bridesmaids and groomsmen sit, etc. I'm guessing there's more than one way it's been done, but I'm wondering what the more common arrangements are. Thanks!
2007-12-21 09:19:32 · 18 answers · asked by Galaxie Girl 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I've been to a wedding where the bride and groom got their own little round table front and center like you say, but usually the bride, groom, and attendants all sit at the head table, which is usually recatngle even if all other table are round. The parents and siblings sit at another table nearby. You can do it however you want really, there are no set rules, just what is "usual".
2007-12-21 09:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jordan D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The head table includes the bride, groom & their bridal party (best man, maid of honour and groomsmen & bridesmaids.) The flowergirl and ring bearer normally sit with their parents if a parent is not in the wedding party already.
Nearby (if in front or to the sides of the dance floor) would be the tables honouring the bride's parents and the groom's parents. That can include the officiant, aunts, siblings, and uncles. Even the flower girl & ringbearer can be here.
The rest of the tables flow in a way that the relatives of the bride & groom go next with friends & then coworkers filling out the rest of the area.
Hope that helps.
2007-12-21 09:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by TPEvents 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is usually a head table where the bride and groom sit along with the bridesmaids and groomsmen. If you have a small wedding party, it might be nice to have their spouse/date sit with the wedding party. The parents and relative not in the wedding usually have reserved tables near the head table. I'm getting married in May and that's how we are going to do it. I've also seen it where the bride and groom have a special table and the wedding party sits with their family. I was in a wedding a few months ago and they did that and it was nice.
2007-12-21 10:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by lovelygirl73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's 2007-2008!! There's no right or wrong way to seat people at a wedding. Most of the time, the bride and groom have their own table at the front. The tables closest to the bride and groom have the "important" people (mom, dad, sister, etc.) and so on. Always remember that one side is for the bride's family and the other side is for the groom's family. Talk to a wedding planner for the most acceptable seating arrangements.
2007-12-21 10:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most commonly there is a head table, where the bride and groom sit, with the bridesmaids and groomsmen on either side of them. Depending on the room, parents/grandparents, the minister, the MC, may also sit there.
Otherwise, usually you would have several tables close to the front, reserved for family.
2007-12-22 01:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You usually have a head table with the wedding party (bride, groom, groomsmen, bridesmaids, etc.) up to you if you want other people at that table. Parents can be placed at their own tables. Brothers and sisters most likely with parents unless in wedding party. Of course it's what you want and is most comfortable for you.
2007-12-21 09:29:57 · answer #6 · answered by rapidmind18 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the reception....well every wedding I have been to any ways.....the bride and groom sit at a table facing everyone. On that table sit the bestman (next to the groom) then the groomsmen, next to the bride sits the head bridesmaid (maid of honour) and other bridesmaids. Sometimes even the flowergirls sit on that table.
The parents tables are usually the ones closest to the bride and grooms table and immediate family, sisters, brother or special Uncles....anyone you wish to honour sits closest to the bridal party table.
Hope this helps
2007-12-21 09:25:32 · answer #7 · answered by bluegirl6 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These days there is no NORMAL seating anymore. My girlfriend and her husband sat with their parents at a regular table at her wedding. Traditionally, the bride and groom along with the attendants sit at the head table, maid of honor sits on other side of groom, best man next to bride, the order is supposed to be man, woman, man, etc. Sometimes it is all the girls next to the bride, men next to the groom, whichever you choose. Parents sit at the first tables, along with siblings and close family.
2007-12-22 14:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by Rhode Island Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the bride, groom and wedding party have their own table. So many people stress about where to put everyone else and seating arrangements. Mostly, that's a waste of time to seat all your guests. People will sit where they want and with whom they want. I always thought making a seating chart was a dumb idea and always felt odd having a seating assignment as a wedding guest.
2007-12-21 11:12:36 · answer #9 · answered by Rockit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A head table with the bride & groom and attendants is too old-fashioned! The bride & groom can either have their own sweetheart table, or they can sit at a regular table with others.
The attendants should be seated with their guests.
2007-12-21 11:58:07 · answer #10 · answered by That's not my name 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋