How far apart should tables be?

I'm not providing space sort to speak. All of my table wll be together. I've attached a copy of the seating arrangement that I did on WW.

It depends on what you want.

Thanks, Stanka Not judging, just curious- how will your guests who are seated in the middle get to and from their seats if they need to get up while everyone is seated? I'm trying to figure out this WW seating arrangement app. Our tables are 5 ft rounds, not sure if that makes a difference.

Try to keep about 3 feet between the chairs pulled out (like someone is sitting in them) It will give ample room for traffic, and your guest wont have to be scooting in their chairs all night to let people by.

I would say alot 2-3 feet between tables, that way people can move easily. I believe ours was between 3-4 feet.

We are praying we have 3 feet to work with. I didn't follow the most important rule. Only invite the number you want to attend. While it is not a financial issue, it is a space issue for us. I am sure our guests will be comfie after a few drinks though.

LOL @ Carole! I'm in the exact same predicament as you!

Carole, we're having the same issue. I could afford for all 212 we're inviting to come. Problem is, I'm not sure we'll all fit in the venue, so I'm hoping for around 150. Thankfully, our venue has huge glass garage-like doors on all the walls that slide up to open, and we're planning on keeping them open anyway (early March in Texas is perfect temperature). So if we need to, we'll have some of the tables hanging out to the deck surrounding the pavilion.

So let me make sure I'm getting this right. 2-3 feet between seated chairs, about 1.5 ft for someone in each chair... means the tables themselves need to be about 5 to 6 feet apart.

Better yet, if y'all wouldn't mind taking a look at the arrangement I have so far and let me know what you think.

Here it is: http://www.weddingmapper.com/guests/view_seating/18312?view=48whb

The weird extra spaces are there for a reason- main aisle walkways, doorways, etc. And the tables that look like they're pushed against walls will really just be slightly hanging out into the surrounding deck area.

Looks good so far, my only concerns is the square table set up for the family, it appears they're kind of just put there, with out a good view of the head table, my second concern is that your rounds are right up againt the wall, you'll need to pull them farther away so the guests aren't squished between a table and wall.

Great article!

OOPS! Missed your edit. SORRY!

Lala...If only I had joined a wedding forum and was an addict before I sent out STDs.

Charlotte...I think it looks fine, but then again, I am in the same boat as you. This may sound stupid, but...Since some will be on the pavillion. You may be able to use this to your advantage. Do you have smokers? Is smoking allowed outside? If your smokers all know one another, they may be happy to sit outside.

We have the first floor which includes a lobby(Guest BOok Table and Candy BUffet will be in their), a separate room for he buffet and the deck. If my guests are squished it will only be for the ceremony and dinner. After that, people will be dancing, on the deck, mingling, etc. I hope. Who would have known coming to Vermont in the fall would be popular?

Good luck!

Thanks for the feedback, FMS. Definitely still working on the family table... I initially wanted it to be a big open square so everyone could see each other. My FH's family will be coming from out of state and our families have never met each other (aside from my parents and his), so I wanted them all to have a chance to get to know one another.

But now I'm thinking one long table may be a better option... I can't decide though.

You're right, it is a little awkward to the side over there. Where do you think would be a better place to put it?