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Megan
Super October 2017

Assigned tables vs assigned seats

Megan, on June 29, 2017 at 1:28 PM Posted in Planning 0 30

Are you guys doing (or did) tables and assigned seats? Or just assign tables? I was doing a rough draft last night assigning seats and tables and I thought I was going to loose my mind. Obviously, I won't make the actual chart until after RSVP's come in but I was just playing around with it. Now I am wondering should I assign seats or just assign tables? Does it matter?

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Latest activity by K squared, on June 29, 2017 at 4:21 PM
  • Grecoin321
    Expert May 2017
    Grecoin321 ·
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    Assign seating was the hardest but in the end turned out great! All the guest liked their place card too.


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  • lkg72
    Devoted July 2018
    lkg72 ·
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    I'm just doing tables. The guest can select their own seats

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  • lyla
    Master July 2017
    lyla ·
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    I read a poll that said most people prefer assigned seats, not tables, but it sounds like way too much work for me haha. If you have the time/are doing plated entrees, go for seats. If not, tables.

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  • Spaghetti
    VIP November 2018
    Spaghetti ·
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    I don't really see the use of assigned seats (maybe someone can enlighten me?). I plan on doing assigned tables.

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  • SageTree
    Super July 2017
    SageTree ·
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    I didn't know actual, literal seats were assigned before. I've only ever seen assigned tables.

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  • WED18
    July 1993
    WED18 ·
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    All the weddings I've been to had assigned tables, not seats. I think if you're doing long banquet tables, then seat assignments might be appreciated, otherwise just a table is fine IMO.

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  • DandT715
    Super July 2017
    DandT715 ·
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    I'm just assigning tables, but I have a smaller group. I'm not sure what would work best for a large group.

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  • FilleNouvelle
    Expert April 2018
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    We're doing seats!

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  • Brittany
    Devoted June 2018
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    Assigned tables. Don't go through all that work. I went to a wedding where assigned seating was arranged for us at the table - we all laughed and sat where WE wanted to, but at that table. Do not stress out over this. Table assignments will work great.

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  • fallinthegarden
    Master October 2017
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    We're doing assigned seats because our caterer requires it for serving.

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  • Deb C
    Super July 2017
    Deb C ·
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    I've seen assigned seating not sure if I've seen assigned table

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  • VC
    Master May 2017
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    I prefer tables. Seats is way too much work.

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  • Danielle
    VIP March 2017
    Danielle ·
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    Assigned tables for sure! assigned seats is too much IMO.

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  • Z_Runner
    VIP June 2017
    Z_Runner ·
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    I did assigned seats. There was some family issues and some drama w some friends so we wanted to keep peace. At our wedding everyone people enjoyed having those seats, the venue had a map of guest/food, and (as far as I know) no issues. Also, our wedding was relatively small (55 guest), so it was easier than for a big wedding.

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  • Bemyguest
    Master April 2017
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    Assign seats if you're having a plated meal and servers need to know who gets what meal.

    Otherwise, assign tables.

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  • Justine
    Dedicated July 2017
    Justine ·
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    We're doing assigned seats, but only because they are requiring us to for serving.

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  • Deanna
    VIP October 2018
    Deanna ·
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    We are just assigning tables. I don't want to start stressing out on where to put people. Plus ours is a buffet so I don't see the point of assigned seats unless its a plated dinner.

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  • Makela
    Expert October 2017
    Makela ·
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    We are doing assigned tables only

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  • Macy
    Super September 2016
    Macy ·
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    Assigned seats are annoying. I went to a wedding that had them and we all just sat where we wanted at our table. Just assign the tables. There are plenty of ways to figure out which meal without making guests sit in a specific seat.

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  • Krystle
    Devoted September 2017
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    I'm assigning seats bc we are having a plated dinner. Each spot will have an escort card with there name and a small dot on the back differentiating what meal each person gets. If people move I don't care. Waiters will figure it out.

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