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Seating arrangements - what’s a better seat? Closer to bar/dance floor or closer to bride-groom?

Am, on January 31, 2019 at 11:07 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

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Hi! Curious what you guys think is a “better” seat. Our reception hall is longer than it is wide. So the bride and groom are seated at a sweetheart table at the back of the room and the bar and dance floor is in the front of the room on the polar opposite end. Do you think a better seat is one that is closer to us (bride - groom) at back of the room or one that is closer to the bar/dance floor, which is also closer to the entrance/exit?

thanks for your guys thoughts!!

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Latest activity by HayMrsO, on February 1, 2019 at 3:44 PM

Master December 2020
Amanda · on January 31, 2019 at 11:17 PM
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I personally would rather site near the bride and groom
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Devoted January 2019
S · on January 31, 2019 at 11:20 PM
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Near the dance floor might be louder. Maybe put groups that are likely to be dancing and drinking near the dance floor, and groups that are more likely to want to sit and quietly converse without as much noise closer to the back near you. I'm not sure if either is objectively "better."
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Yoice · on January 31, 2019 at 11:21 PM
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It depends on the group. I’m having my family sit close to us, mine family on mi side and his family on his side. Our friends table would be close to the dance floor and bar simply because they’ll most likely be there at all times.
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Super April 2019
Valerie · on February 1, 2019 at 5:55 AM
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I personally would prefer to sit closer to the bar/dance floor because that is where I'll be all night. My mom would rather sit closer to the bride/groom. It is a know your crowd sort of thing
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Angerra · on February 1, 2019 at 7:07 AM
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If I was trying to seat a family member, I'd try to seat them closer to our table.
Coworkers, friends, etc would go closer to the dance floor.
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Master October 2019
Jolie · on February 1, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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Agree with this! That will be my plan. Our family and bridal party will be closer to us and the rest in the back. Our venue is long as well but everything is one sided (dance floor and our table at the front). My venue wanted the dance floor in the middle originally and I just didn't like that idea for the space.
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Legend July 2019
MrsD · on February 1, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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As a guest, I prefer to be closer to the bride & groom just because I can see speeches & special dances better!
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SB · on February 1, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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Family and close friends should always go closest to bride and groom and other guests should fill in the other seats. If I'm close to the bride and groom, I of course prefer to be closer to them so I can see everything well, but if not then I don't mind where I sit.
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HayMrsO · on February 1, 2019 at 3:44 PM
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It depends on the person. Some people would prefer to be close to the bar. I would say family would prefer to be closer to the couple. You will have to go through each guest and decide where you think they will want to be.
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