Do You Reserve the First Few Rows for Family?

There will always be those few that don't know this or don't care about it if nothing is posted about it

If you can swing it, Id say go for it. It will help clarify things and that way noone is trying to come to you on the day of.

However I don't believe is not completely needed.

I don't think it's necessary but you can always do it. I will probably mark the first couple rows myself.

Thanks Ashley! That's true, I could definitely see some people not caring about where they sit or not thinking about it.

I would reserve the first two on each side for family (depending on how big the number of immediate family is)

There's always going to be someone who doesn't know and sits there.

Ooh good point Lindsay!! I'll make sure to let everyone know.

We reserved 1st row for parents and grandparents. Rest was open seating because people are assholss

I came right to posting. Do not assume anything. Time and again, I have seen guests take seats at both the ceremony and reception that were obviously intended for VIPs. They were always asked to move and were always embarrassed. One time a woman made a scene when asked to move.

When signs were very visible, there will always be a few people who march up to the front or center and still debate whether or not those signs are meant for them. People amaze me.

Have signs or rope the row off. Have signs at VIP tables.

I'm reserving the first row for dads, moms, and grandparents.

ETA: I have ushers that'll be seating people.

People should know but I would play it safe and put a sign out or make sure your usher asks people when they escort them to their seats