It seems this is not the norm on WW but I have never been to a wedding with a seating chart. Literally every wedding has been a "sit wherever" event. For my wedding, we opted to do the long banquet tables. We have two that will have 17 guests on each side and one guest on each end seating a total of 72 guests. We are doing a brunch buffet so this isn't anything that is needed by our caterer. I wasn't planning to make a seating chart but after reading some reasons in its favor, I'm reconsidering. My parents are divorced but my FH's parents are still together. My mother can be difficult and dramatic so it seems like a good idea plus I doubt my stepfather would want to sit next to my dad.
My issue--how should I structure the seating assignment? I was thinking of a large sign with labels at the top "LEFT" and "RIGHT" (left and right tables) and writing their names in the order that they'll be assigned then their place setting will have a place card. I did see that someone posted they had just put table numbers on each table where they naturally broke up despite them all being "one table" but honestly my OCD doesn't like that since it's supposed to be one table. haha
I'm so lost and my anxiety level has shot up thinking about it but I know it should probably be done. If the above idea is the best idea then I can deal with it. Any advice or ideas on how to do this, I'd appreciate it!
**Side note: due to our venue's layout, two long tables is our only option without taking up a crazy amount of space. They do have round tables but I want the banquet tables. haha
