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Just Said Yes September 2019

Assigned seating or no assigned seating for reception

Yvonne , on September 5, 2019 at 2:31 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 11

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I need help and advice on assigned seating. Is it best to have assigned seating or just maybe reserve a few tables for family/close friends? My fiancé and I are having a debate because some of our tables will be outside the reception area and we do not want to make anyone feel excluded if we assign them outside. Keep in mind there are 4 huge French doors that will be open separating the inside area and outside tables so they are still able to see everything inside. Hopefully that makes sense lol. Due to limited space we would have to have at least 3 tables outside. Thanks in advance!!

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Latest activity by Katelyn, on September 6, 2019 at 1:17 PM

Champion October 2018
Kelly · on September 5, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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Definitely assign tables. Unless you have 20 percent more tables/chairs/place settings than guests.
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Legend November 2019
Caytlyn · on September 5, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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I always vote for assigning tables. Not only is it much more convenient for guests, but without assigned tables you will need to account for 20% more tables, chairs, place settings, etc. I'm not sure there's any way to prevent people from being left out when they're literally sitting outside...
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Savvy September 2019
Alexis · on September 5, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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I am only doing reserved seating for bridal party. Anyone else can sit wherever they'd like
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Legend March 2017
Pirate & 60s Bride · on September 5, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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At least assign tables to prevent chaos and guests getting separated from their families/guests.
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Super October 2019
Sara · on September 5, 2019 at 3:02 PM
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Definitely assign tables. Things can get chaotic otherwise, you'll have to have extra tables and chairs, and speaking from experience, it's kind of awful to know only the bride/groom and family/wedding party (i.e. those with reserved seats), and then have to find a seat with strangers.
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Master December 2019
Cher Horowitz · on September 5, 2019 at 3:20 PM
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I agree that assigning tables is a great choice! As a guest, I prefer to have a clear idea of where I'm sitting
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Super September 2020
Jennifer · on September 5, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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Put the smokers outside? 😂
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Master May 2019
Cyndy · on September 5, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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We had the exact same situation and for me I had
my family inside and everyone else outside.
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Dedicated March 2020
Holly · on September 6, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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I personally didn't assign tables, but part of our families don't get along well. I reserved seating for my wedding party and for immediate family, but I left the rest open so I could be sure that no one would be mad about who was sitting where. We are also having a few tables outside as well for people that don't want to dance or don't want to be around loud music. I also didn't send out RSVP's (because I didn't think anyone would send them back) so that is another reason why I didn't assign seating. Hard to assign seats if you aren't for sure who's coming lol!
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VIP December 2019
Diana · on September 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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We decided not to, we don’t have to worry about renting table or chairs. I did buy enough tablecloth and decor pieces to decorate 10 tables. Each row sits 16 people (5 rows total). It would be enough for 80 people. As well as you know not everyone will show up.
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Devoted September 2019
Katelyn · on September 6, 2019 at 1:17 PM
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We are doing assigned tables for two main reasons. First, whenever I have been a guest for a wedding, I always hoped seats were assigned. Then I knew where to go at that I would most likely be sitting by people I know.
Second, at my wedding we have a few uneven groups. Like my sister, her husband and their daughter. Without assigned seating there could be single seats at a table open, making it difficult for a couple to sit together or a family.
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