Seating Chart: Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Hmm. I think this could depend, based on family dynamics. I think the safest place would be to place by family group, but the cousins might enjoy being together, especially if they spend a lot of time with their respective parents, but not much with each other. Also, you will likely need to combine 2 or more family groups (if you go that way) per table, and that could get sticky, if there are family politics at play. Can your FMIL help?

I had this same decision to choose from when I was looking at my seating chart. I ended up asking my FMIL what her thoughts are with her family, and she told me cousins table and aunts and uncle tables. I decided to go with that because A. It's a fun time to catch up with the ones close to your age and B. If anyone has a big issue with it, they're literally just going to sit there to eat and have a place to put their stuff when they're dancing/mingling/getting a drink/photobooth.

I did groups of cousins and then the aunts and uncles together separately- I think it’s a little more fun not to be with your parents as long as the cousins are friendly

Hi FutureMrsColón!

As far as your seating chart goes, it's really up to you. Taking into account your family's dynamic, keeping significant others together, and maybe doing a mix, so everyone can meet and mingle and have a good time is always a good idea.

Are you worried about the size of your family vs. the size of his in regards to the seating chart?

I hope this helps!

View Quoted Comment When it comes time, I think I will end up creating two seating charts and show them to my FMIL for her opinion. That way she can share her input and see which works better, and who I should move around. I am more so leaning towards cousins together and aunts/uncles, as they are from all over and I am sure would love to catch up.

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That's exactly what I am thinking, thank you!

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I agree, 100%. Especially when you are the same age group as your cousins and don't see them as often. Thanks for the advice!

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Thank you for the advice! I am not worried about the size of each family (his vs. mine) because my family seats perfectly at the tables. It's more so just trying to decide who sits with who for his family, and not having to rent as many tables if I can put more people together nicely.

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Ahhh that makes perfect sense. Sort of a balancing act.

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