Assigned Seating
Modern weddings can range from intimate casual affairs to posh formal events. While the differences can be vast, one thing remains the same, assigned seating is almost always a necessity.
Here are 3 scenarios I’ve seen play out during my time as a venue manager when couples did not have assigned seating and why it’s best to avoid them.
Picture a guest walking into your reception that doesn’t have a lot of connections with your other guests. They look around and notice every table already has a few people seated at it and now they have the uncomfortable task of asking if they can sit at this particular table. Don’t set up your reception to be an awkward school cafeteria!
Your caterer/venue sets up tables of 8 but what happens when 10 of your cousins really want to sit together? Your well-meaning family is either going to help themselves and move 2 place settings from one table to their preferred table or they’re going to ask your coordinator/venue/caterer to provide two extra place settings. Guests shouldn’t set the tables themselves and they don’t need to watch staff reset an entire table.
You’ve invited guests to your event which means you are hosting your loved ones. Being a good host means your guests should feel welcomed and comfortable. It’s a thoughtful gesture to design seating arrangements that ensure each guest is content at their table. Could you imagine what could occur if your two aunts who despise each other are forced to sit at the same table? Avoid the drama by assigning them seats at separate tables.
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