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Devoted October 2016

Who sits at the head table?

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Lopotter, on September 18, 2016 at 5:40 PM

When I went to do the menu tasting we were also going over details with the wedding coordinator and one of the things she asked was how many people would be at the head table and at first my dad said he wanted to be and my step mom ( who is a very I know the right way kind of person) and told him no and to add seats for people in my wedding party's dates. I'm just curious, is this how it's normally done? I feel bad for my dad because he basically just let her shut him down. I didn't say anything cause I hadn't thought through that part yet. So typically, who is supposed to sit at the head table?

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Almost Mrs. Wright · on September 19, 2016 at 3:40 PM
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If you do a head table, I agree your BP's dates should be included. We are doing a sweethear table and the bridal party scattered among their families.
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Katrina · on September 19, 2016 at 3:43 PM
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Another vote for sweetheart table. You can put your dad at the table nearest yours.
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Lopotter · on September 19, 2016 at 3:46 PM
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The way I had her put it down was all the dates of the bridal party too, but I think I like the idea of a sweetheart table and will probably be switching to that.
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Mrs.K · on September 19, 2016 at 3:48 PM
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I think we will be doing us and our parents with the bridal party near by.
We are probably only having tables of 6 so it'll be split up, but this way the BP will be with people they know/like!
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Just Said Yes October 2016
Jessica · on September 19, 2016 at 4:00 PM
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I'm doing sweetheart table then my immediate family at the next table. It's simple and now everyone will be comfortable. And the attention can be on the B&G
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Rachel · on September 19, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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I've never seen a person's parents sit at the head table but if that's what makes you happy do it! For mine it's just going to be bridal party and us. Their dates are all seated together or with other people they know. It's only for dinner. Once dancing starts everyone will be up and mingling anyway...
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Hallie · on September 19, 2016 at 4:40 PM
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I'm not having one at all. We might have a sweetheart table, but mostly we are planning to do table visits during dinner. I honestly think head tables are silly. It makes much more sense to seat people with those they'll have good conversation with, and that usually means spreading them out.
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