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Caitlyn
Dedicated October 2021

Seating Chart Drama

Caitlyn, on September 30, 2021 at 10:12 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 2 12
Everything’s been going pretty smoothly during our the last month of our countdown until the wedding. We’ve got our final headcount in and our seating chart is (was) finished and I’ve been slowly working on our pinecone table cards. Tonight my FW’s aunt, who were pretty close to but is extremely overbearing texted her about the seating chart, asking who was sitting where. She apparently then demanded that she should be at the parents “head table” because her brothers are both sitting there and it’s only right. My FW’s Dad and his brother, who is my FW’s god father will both be at that table. We would have put her at this table as well had she not had her children's spouses/friends (her 3 kids are in our bridal party) and some of her husbands family attending the wedding. We wanted her to be sitting with that group. The “head” parents table is both my FW’s separated parents and their SO’s, both sets of grandparents, and then her uncle and his wife. FW feels like we need to redo most of the seating chart just to fit her in at this table. We’re going to have to shift at least 6 tables.


What to do? I want to tell her no and that it’s too late. And my FW already has made that apparent saying that we laid out all tables with the venue for set up and have written name cards. Is she right or is this just plain rude?

12 Comments

Latest activity by Suzie, on October 3, 2021 at 9:01 PM
  • Jasmine S.
    VIP May 2022
    Jasmine S. ·
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    I think this is an unreasonable ask from her. Guests don't get to dictate your seating chart. She will be seated with people she knows, including her children who will need a parent with them anyway. I would ignore any more texts from her and maybe temporarily block if necessary.
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Is this your wedding or your aunt’s? You need to learn how to set and maintain boundaries as a team with fiancé with consequences. If you don’t, people will bully you and dictate your life decisions. This is exactly what aunt is doing. You tell her no, the seating arrangements are done and will not be changed. Hire security for peace of mind, which many venues require. If she continues to throw a tantrum you cut off all contact. No one needs to ever put up with bullying and toxicity no matter how they are related.
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  • Elri
    Dedicated September 2021
    Elri ·
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    Your FW is correct. Don’t allow your Aunts wishes to be a dilemma between you both. Tell your Aunt you love her but she’s got a spot with her immediate family and just because she’s not at the “head” table doesn’t mean she’s less important in your life.
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  • B
    Devoted June 2023
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    She's being rude. Unless she's helping pay she doesn't get a say.

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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Most definitely she’s being rude. Guests (family or friends) don’t dictate the seating chart. She’s not paying anything so she has no say so.
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  • CountryBride
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    You do you I have never seen a guest ask for a specific seat

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  • Candace
    Super March 2022
    Candace ·
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    Wouldn't it be rude to her husband and his family if you were to seat her by herself at the *parents* table? She should sit with her immediate family. Tell her to sit down. It's not her call.
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  • Shannon
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    Shannon ·
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    “All guests may find their assigned seating after they arrive at the reception.”
    Boom!
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  • J
    Dedicated October 2021
    Janae ·
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    I would not change it, guest can not dictate where to sit. Sorry it can not be changed. Why would she not want to sit with her own family anyways?
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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
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    I agree with this!
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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    What Shannon said. Then stop responding to her.

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  • Suzie
    Super October 2021
    Suzie ·
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    Absolutely what Shannon said. She’s being incredibly rude. Tell her the final seating chart has been sent in, and she is placed at a table with her family. End of story
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