Seating Chart for 30 person wedding?

I've seen a lot of people on here say if your number is 40 or under then it's ok not to do one. I personally never like them unless it's a big wedding(150 or more). With only 30 people you wouldn't need that many tables so everyone would end up basically together anyway.

Thanks Mrs. Mayes! That's what I was thinking too.

Will you and FH be sharing a table with other guests? If yes, and you care who is sitting with you, then just do a seating chart for everyone. If you are sitting alone, or don't care who you sit with, then you can skip it.

Barbara, that's a good point! I didn't even think about that. Thanks for bringing it up!

We had 42 guests and assigned tables. We had a very formal/traditional wedding. If you're having a more informal or casual gathering then you probably don't need a seating chart. We also had a restaurant reception. We had a sweetheart table and than 7-rounds. It also ensured that our parents sat near us and that families/couples weren't separated had they arrived late. It was only our immediate family and our close friends in attendance.

Hi JuneBride. I like your point about not separating families. Our wedding will also be immediate fam and just a few close friends. I think our wedding will be somewhere in the middle between formal and casual. The ceremony is at a winery and the restaurant is on the fancier side. Are you glad you did the sweetheart table? I'm trying to decide if we should do that or not. Did you decorate the restaurant or just use the decor that was already there? Did you do a BAM post? Sorry for all the questions! Your wedding sounds so similar mine and it's tempting to ask tons of questions.