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Ideas for seating arrangements

Jessica, on July 25, 2019 at 10:39 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 9

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So my fiance and I have decided on a sweet heart table and because we are having almost 20 kids, we also need to do a kids' tables for most but not all the kids.. This was the only logical choice because the households were to big to keep together at one table. However, even doing this I ended up having to split up people that share the same households.

My concern is that splitting up a household may be construed as rude. My family and his family dont really know each other but I think I'd find it more awkward to have a groom vs bride sides.

Additionally, I have to navigate through possible family drama, which is another reason I had to split up some households...

Advice? Do you think is wrong to split up people that are coming to the wedding as a group? How can I get around splitting them up, yet not have a bunch of empty seats but also enough space to sit everyone?

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Latest activity by Cristina, on July 27, 2019 at 11:52 AM

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Elizabeth · on July 26, 2019 at 12:17 AM
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Sometimes splitting families is unavoidable. We can't change the max seating possible at a table. Try grouping family members versus having a kids table. Kids enjoy sitting with others their own age and maybe having two tables for kids is an option.
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Jessica · on July 26, 2019 at 6:23 AM
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You mean like grouping all the cousins together, all the grandparents, etc.? All the kids are cousins (and some brothers and sisters). My family likes to have kids lol
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Sinéad · on July 26, 2019 at 7:11 AM
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Hey Jessica!
As the pp mentioned, sometimes splitting large groups is unavoidable depending on your guest count and the size of your tables. Having a kids table (or 2) is a great way to try and keep adults together when they come as a group.
I found a couple of articles in the Ideas section that I think will be helpful for you to check out!
6 Wedding Seating Chart Etiquette Don'ts
How to Create Your Wedding Seating Chart
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Michelle · on July 26, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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We are only having 7 or 8 kids so we did a separate kids table between the 2 tables that their parents will be seated at. This way the adults are all together but close enough to the kids if there are any issues or they need to help with something or whatever. I have 16 family members on my mom's side that are attending and I was able to make 2 tables of 8 and keep the families together but my mom keeps trying to make it so certain people can sit together. I'd end up with 2 tables of 5 and 1 of 6 to do this. I feel like that's such a waste of space. Ugh
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Cristina · on July 26, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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Maybe along with a kid's table, if there are enough older kids(preteen- teenager) you could have a separate table for them. Which might give you more space to not have to split up groups?
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Jessica · on July 27, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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Hmm. I'll consider that and let you know how I goes. I was thinking if keeping the kids 8 and up with their parents and kids 5-7 (there are a lot of them) at the kids' table. I do feel like the older kids, 8+ would be bored out of their minds sitting with the adults.
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Jessica · on July 27, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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Thanks for the articles! Very helpful.
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Jessica · on July 27, 2019 at 9:41 AM
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Agreed. I'm a fan of keeping everything efficient. Besides, your guests are not going to be glued to their seats, I hope. They can move around and talk to other people if they want to.
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Cristina · on July 27, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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Yea placing kids is hard. We have several kids coming but we've decided to keep them with their parents.
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