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Jamie S.
Expert May 2017

Two meals, two different seating charts?

Jamie S., on January 17, 2017 at 11:05 PM

Posted in Planning 25

For our wedding we are having to ceremonies, with the first followed by a brunch, then a break for guests to decompress and change clothes, We'll then have a second ceremony with a cocktail hour and reception. Everything is at the same location. The brunch will be a plated meal, and the dinner...

For our wedding we are having to ceremonies, with the first followed by a brunch, then a break for guests to decompress and change clothes, We'll then have a second ceremony with a cocktail hour and reception. Everything is at the same location.

The brunch will be a plated meal, and the dinner reception is a buffet. I was thinking of making two completely different seating charts (really just table assignments) to allow people to have different folks to spend time with during the different portions of the day. But my other thought is what if you really enjoy your morning table and then not so much the afternoon?

Pros/Cons/Thoughts?

ETA why 2 ceremonies: The first is a religious ceremony as my FH is Hindu; the second is a traditional western ceremony. This is not going to change.

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  • Jamie S.
    Expert May 2017
    Jamie S. ·
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    Thanks everyone !! I appreciate all the input! I think we will go with one seating plan with just minor adjustments for any slight differences in guests from each part.

    PS, can't wait to show our BAM!!

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  • Yasmina
    Master November 2015
    Yasmina ·
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    Definitely stick with one. Guests will be able to get up and mingle in between ceremonies and after dinner.

    Sounds like its going to be a busy, but amazing day for you guys. Best of luck! Smiley smile

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  • #vine
    Super August 2016
    #vine ·
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    I think this sounds like an awesome wedding especially if you don't expect people to attend the entire day. I would lean towards one seating chart with addons for those who didn't attend in the morning. As a guest, I probably would just assume to sit in the same place anyway. I think it would be less complicated this way.

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  • H
    November 2018
    happeningmom ·
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    Jamie personally I would love to be there to experience the Hindu ceremony. I think one seating chart is enough and people will move around, mingle, etc. wishing you a spectacular day, marriage, and life!

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  • Mrs. León
    VIP October 2015
    Mrs. León ·
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    I agree with the rest, just do one seating but please do a seating chart. As a guest open seating is the worst.

    Can't wait to see your BAM.

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