Assigned Seating!?

I would assigned table for everyone or no one. It really shoudln't take too much time. And I would recommend assigning tables for everyone. It is definitely preferable for the vast majority of guests to have a specific place to sit. That way people aren't scrambling to find tables for their groups, and you wont' have a bunch of empty spots because groups don't want to split up.

While I know it would be more work, I truly would assign tables for everyone. 300 people not knowing where to sit sounds like a lot of chaos, and you dont want people moving chairs or adding chairs to tables and throwing it all off. Play it safe friend!

Definitely assign tables. Unless you have close to 400 seats for 300 people it will be chaos. Assigning tables doesn’t really take that long and makes it so much easier on your guests.

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I think I will do it then! Thank you. I was going to use a website I found for people to RSVP, but I know some people don't rsvp

Definitely assign tables. I’m surprised your venue isn’t requiring them, especially with so many people. You risk wasting a lot of time for people to find a seat without assignments, and some may end up having to sit with complete strangers depending on how the tables fill up. While I think it’s the most annoying task of wedding planning, for you I think it’s a must. I suggest buying a couple bottles of wine and making a night of it!

Yes I had around 250 and just assigned tables

I would absolutely assign tables to everyone. It will avoid chaos.

...Yes. for 300 people absolutely. This sounds like a disaster waiting to happen if you didn't assign tables to everyone.

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People should absolutely RSVP. If they don't, give them a few extra days and then make sure you follow up with anyone still remaining to double check if they are coming or not.

Absolutely assign tables for everyone.

I think you should. Assigned seating is a lot of work for the bride and groom, but it's worth it. Single guests or guests that don't know anyone else at the wedding suffer when there isn't a seating chart, it's awkward. Plus you have to plan for extra tables and chairs because people don't efficiently seat themselves filling every table.

Yes assign tables for everyone else.
It would be very confusing — and hectic, for that many people! — not to have assigned seats. And would take a lot of extra time for people to get themselves sorted.

I agree with assigning seats. With 300 guests, a seating chart would cut a bunch of chaos and confusion!