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Picnic table layout? & Centerpieces

Stacy, on February 16, 2012 at 1:06 PM Posted in Planning 0 6

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We have about 15 picnic tables available for us to use. Although I dont think we will need that many. Were planning on 60-80 ppl? If that?

~When ordering tablecloths Should I order enough to cover the seats or not worry about it?

~I would also like to arrange the tables in a U shape & have a couples table at the opening?

~I'm not worried about table numbers & assigned seating? or should I be? We will most likely have a BBQ buffet.

The reception/Afterparty as Fh refers to it, is going to include all things a reception would have but have a casual feel?

How many centerpieces should I plan on per table? 2? since in long

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Latest activity by Sandra Adamson-Patrick, on February 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM

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Kimberly S ( formerly Kimberly L ) · on February 16, 2012 at 1:11 PM
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I think two so that they don't get "lost" on such a long table.
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~*Mrs.J*~ · on February 16, 2012 at 1:11 PM
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So you are only having seating on one side of the tables then correct? If not, you will have people with their backs to the wedding party. Which I guess happens at any reception, but I think it would be a little akward for the people at the bottom of the U. I think if you are doing a bbq it would be really cute to get the checkered table cloths, like a picninc, and they sell fitted ones that won't blow around. I know oriental trading and linensforless.com carry them.
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Stacy · on February 16, 2012 at 1:17 PM
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If we can get away with it, I want everyone on one side. I'm still trying to decide if we should have numbered tables & assigned seating?

Fh doesnt like the checkered table cloths. & dont know if they would go with the centerpieces
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Sandra Adamson-Patrick · on February 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM
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Hi,

If you don't have to use those tables, I would to rent some folding table and chairs. But if you have to use them, use table runners instead of table cloth and dress/decorate the table.
If you arrange the tables in a U shape, have a sweet heart table just for the Bride and Groom and put it at the top of the U in between to two trees w/ decoration coming down.

Numbering the tables are not needed, but you need to reserve the seating for the bridal party, the parents and very special guests, closer to the Bride and Groom.
I would still rent folding table and chairs.
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RWC · on February 16, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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Do you want it in a 'u' so there is a natural dancing area? or is there another reason?

because if you have people on only 1 side you are only going to have room for 45 people (3 per per table). just a thought.
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Sandra Adamson-Patrick · on February 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM
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Your centerpieces is cute, but i would go for the garden theme .....go to your local garden center and get some ready- to- plant pots of plants ($3-5 per/24 to a tray - ) also get assorted size (Gramercy/Madison) -out door planter pots $1-5 ea (dollar store)- and put the plants in. The get some family picture in assorted sizes frames, some stock books (thrift store -25 per book) and decorate the tables.
White table cloth/runners woud look great.
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