{"id":60444,"date":"2019-11-01T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T13:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=60444"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:21:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:21:50","slug":"fool-proof-ways-to-seat-your-wedding-guests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/fool-proof-ways-to-seat-your-wedding-guests","title":{"rendered":"Fool Proof Ways to Seat Your Wedding Guests"},"content":{"rendered":"

The key to having a stress-free wedding is\u2026 organization! This may sound like the least exciting thing in the world, but it\u2019s true \u2013 staying organized will make your life as a bride so much easier and you will actually be able to enjoy your day. One of the most stressful things that brides have to deal with is seating charts. Again, this may not seem very exciting, but without an organized seating plan, you may find yourself running around trying to find extra seats instead of enjoying your thoughtfully picked out dinner. To avoid this, here are six ways to fool proof your seating arrangements.<\/p>

1. Assign tables rather than seats<\/strong>: If you and your partner are having a buffet style dinner and a super relaxed day, beat your stress by nixing assigned seating and just assign your guests to a table. This allows guests to choose who they want to sit next to and takes the pressure off of you when figuring out who to put where.<\/p>

2. Understand that you won\u2019t make everyone happy<\/strong>: It is near impossible to seat every one of your guests without ruffling a few feathers. With that in mind, take requests into consideration but don\u2019t over promise where you can seat people. At the end of the day, try to keep friends and family close to each other but don\u2019t sweat it if you have to put together a table that seems kind of random.<\/p>

3. Use your venue layout<\/strong>: If you are doing assigned seating, ask your venue for a table layout before you start the seating chart. This way, you know where each table will be in the venue and can place your guests based on this layout. This will allow you to sit your family close to one another even if they aren\u2019t at the same table and you can make sure guests with mobility needs ahve easy access to get in and out without disruption.<\/p>

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4. Don\u2019t start your seating chart until you have your RSVPs<\/strong>: This may seem obvious, but it is worth stating. Wait until your RSVPs are in before you start seating guests. Even if you are 99% sure that someone is coming, be sure to get their RSVP so you don\u2019t have to shuffle people around.<\/p>

5. Not all your tables have to be even<\/strong>: Wait\u2026 what? Depending on the size of your tables, you will likely be able to seat between 8-10 guests at each table. While ten will likely be a little tight, don\u2019t be afraid to have a table of 9 if it means allowing friends to sit together instead of with other random guests.<\/p>

6. Ensure that you have an extra place setting (or two)<\/strong>: Chat with your venue ahead of time and have them be prepared with an extra place setting in case one of your guests decides to show up with someone unexpected. If this happens, simply have them join their date at their table, and since your tables do not have to be even, this won\u2019t look off.<\/p>

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