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Tristen
Savvy June 2020

Seating Chart

Tristen, on August 10, 2019 at 12:27 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 19
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What’s everyone’s thoughts on a seating chart at the reception? We’re having our ceremony in the same space as the reception to save money. Everyone will be sitting at tables during the ceremony. My further mother in law doesn’t want us to worry about doing a seating chart except for the wedding party and immediate family. I think I want to do one because if a family comes in a little late and there’s no seats together they’d have to split up and no one wants to do that. so seating charts- yay or nay?

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Latest activity by Lenaya, on August 14, 2019 at 6:22 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Team seating chart all the way. Not only is it so much more convenient for guests, but you’ll need to provide 20% more tables, chairs, centerpieces, etc. if you choose not to do a seating chart. That adds up fast.
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    I’m all for the seating chart. You want to keep certain people seated together plus you will need more seats and tables if you don’t do that.
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  • Chandra
    Master May 2019
    Chandra ·
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    Seating charts are the best! Especially for reasons like you stated. It would suck to be split up from family!
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  • Colleen
    Master September 2019
    Colleen ·
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    Yes I would do assigned tables for the reason you talked about.
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    Even assigning tables is much better than none at all! It really cuts back on possible chaos

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  • F
    Devoted June 2019
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    I did one. I did it for the folks that may only know one or two people. For families to be close. Also, for me so I know who to expect at which tables when I went to greet people after the receiving line.

    I created a table chart and assigned everyone to a table.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I'm also team seating chart
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  • Lynne
    Super August 2022
    Lynne ·
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    For the reason you mentioned I am for a seating chart.
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    We are doing table assignments. Without them, it is utter chaos. And as you said, couples/groups/families may end up not being able to sit together. I am team table assignments all the way!
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  • Monique
    Master December 2019
    Monique ·
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    We are sticking with table assignments. Each person/family will have a specific table
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  • Nicole
    Devoted April 2021
    Nicole ·
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    We are doing assigned tables but not seats. Then they can hop around and do their thang!

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  • CourtneyBrittain
    Master August 2019
    CourtneyBrittain ·
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    We didn’t do a seating chart and had about 20 extra chairs. We planned for 175 and had roughly 155 come. It worked out well, and we saved four tables for family.
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  • Kelly
    Super October 2019
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    We are doing assigned tables w/ escort cards. This is to help w/ dinner as we have a few dinner options.
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  • Ashley
    Expert October 2021
    Ashley ·
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    That’s my thoughts too. I was recently in a wedding for my best friend who opted for open seating, and it just ended up awkward. Then again, I guess it’s the wedding party’s fault for not saving their seats before the ceremony lol

    im opting for a seating chart so everything will be pretty streamlined... in theory 😂
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  • H
    Super September 2019
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    I would do a seating chart for sure. It makes it less awkward too for those who don't know anyone.
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  • Mary
    Expert July 2019
    Mary ·
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    We also did assigned tables with escort cards.

    One of our friends regretted doing open seating at his reception because his family entered the hall last and were seated at the farthest end. If going this route, definitely look into reserving an area for immediate family.
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  • Natalie
    Savvy August 2019
    Natalie ·
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    No seating chart- everyone is an adult (or with an adult). They are capable of picking their own seats. IF someone comes in late, that is on them- not you.

    We will have a head table for bridal party and one large round for my parents and family , one for his side. Other than that, it's all open seating.

    I also didn't bother with RSVPs. Both are a waste of time in my opinion.

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  • S
    Savvy September 2019
    Soon ·
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    Hi, I didn't do RSVP's either but I'm kind of stuck I invited 80 people I know your supposed to round up just in case but what if I have too many or too less chairs & tables?
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  • Lenaya
    Dedicated January 2020
    Lenaya ·
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    We are doing a ceremony with tables too! i like the idea so much because the tables are already set and we dont have to set up a whole other room. our ceremony and reception are at the same venue, just different rooms which are right next to each other.

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