HEAD TABLE

Not having a head table is okay (in fact, I think it's better). Who were the 8 people at the head table going to be? If it's bridal party, they should have their significant others/plus ones with them - don't split them up. I personally think it's better just to have a sweetheart table and mix the bridal party in with the rest of the guests, who they'd be most comfortable with. Most people don't like being on display on a stage anyway.

Why not do a sweetheart table? Do none of your BMs/GMs have significant others/family coming? If they do, I would do a sweetheart table and let them sit with their families.

No stage needed. I'm having my MOH & her date, and his BM & his date sit with us at the head table, and then rest of the bridal party sitting at a table with their dates so no one is stuck sitting on their own.

I don't know about you but it would suck to go to a wedding where FH was a groomsman and we were split up during the whole dinner..

I've personally never seen a head table on a stage, so I think it's completely normal to be at the same level as your other tables!

It'll look like a table.

Consider doing a sweetheart table so that your bridal party can sit with their significant others/dates.

I have actually never been to a wedding where the head table was on a stage. I know that was common 10 years ago or so but in recent years the sweetheart or head table (even head tables are a thing of the past) ate positioned at the front of the dance floor

We had a sweetheart table so we didn't split the bridal party from their SOs. It was nice to just have those few moments during dinner to have with each other. We only ate for five or so minutes before being pulled away.

At the head table we will be the only married couple. All the groomsmen are best friends (singles club) and for my bridesmaids, my MOH's boyfriend is an usher, my sister is only 15 and the other bridesmaid is single. I kind like the idea of the sweetheart table. I will have to draw that out and play with it a little! Im glad being at floor level is okay! I really don't like the thought of being in front of all our guest anyways let alone on a stage...

We're also doing a sweetheart table. Our bridal party and their SO's/family will be at reserved tables. I was in a wedding where FH and I were separated during dinner and it sucked. He didn't know anyone else there so it was super awkward for him.

I'm not a fan of head tables. They are so very dated. Sweetheart tables or family tables are much more personalized.

I think a sweetheart table is a great idea. I'm just a little confused that you just found out there's no stage. You've been to the venue, no?

You don't need a stage, regardless of if you want a head or sweetheart table.

I've actually never seen a head table with a stage. I've been a BM in a wedding where we had a head table with the girls on her side and the guys on his.

We are doing a sweetheart table but due to the arrangement of our small venue, it will be right with the rest of the tables, just at the head of one of them. So we will still be with our guests but separate too. I personally don't like a head table off on it's own since I don't want everyone staring at me during dinner! I am hoping that with this set up it will just be like everyone else at the table and part of the group.

I am also not a fan of head tables-- i think they are very dated and no one wants to be split up from their significant other/dates... Consider doing a sweetheart table. I also agree no one really wants to be up on a stage lol

I'm having a head table and it's also not on a stage. It'll just be a focal point between two sides of the room with our round tables. It doesn't need to be elevated. The head table is set apart as it is really.

Head tables are a relic of the 80s. Unless you're planning on copping this look on your wedding day, opt for a sweetheart table and allow your bridal party to mingle.

Even if your bridal party is mostly single, many of them may bring dates. I would recommend having a sweetheart table and seating the bp at the regular guest tables.