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Krista
Savvy May 2020

Interracial Wedding, Seating Chart

Krista, on July 25, 2019 at 12:08 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 4

Hi all,


So I've been thinking about how to mix my fam and his fam together at the tables but I am having a hard time. My dad cannot speak any English and the cultural difference is pretty big. I grew up in both worlds so I sort of have to play the mediator up until the wedding day, maybe even on the day. My other family members and mom's friends are invited and they can speak minimal English but I am still nervous about it since I don't know who to put on the same table. My grandmother's sister is fluent in English so she will definitely sit at the parents' table but that's already 5 people, which is max/table. My grandmother and my mom's friends will have to sit with others without any translator. I am worried how this seating chart will go.... and it will be awkward since there's language barrier. FH is no help because it doesn't fall on his shoulders.

Anyone have any suggestions?


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Latest activity by Kelly, on July 25, 2019 at 10:16 AM
  • Elizabeth
    Expert September 2019
    Elizabeth ·
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    What is the cultural difference if I may ask? Is there an event where the families can meet and get to know each other a bit in a more relaxed setting? You'll be able to see who interacts well with who and it may help with the seating chart.

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  • Cheryl
    Expert November 2020
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    Do they have to me mixed up? I just read an article on wedding guest pet peeves and one of them was guests having to sit with people they don't know. If you add a language barrier on top, it may get really complicated. Is there a reason to mix them all up from a cultural standpoint, or would it be ok to keep family groups together?
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  • Jillian
    Dedicated August 2019
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    Hi! I am in a similar situation! FHs family is Spanish and most of my family is from west Virginia which some would say is it's own barrier Haha. Because I knew his cousins speake English well I mixed them up but I put grandparents and parents at a table together. One for each side. Closer to our sweetheart table.
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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    My bff had a mixed language wedding and just didn't mix people up. Everyone felt good after dinner and eventually just smiled and hugged each other and went along with it despite not speaking each other's language. I think if everyone was forced into interacting with one another it wouldn't have been as nice. If you can't figure it out don't sweat it, everyone will happy to be at the wedding.
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