Reception Seating

Eboni Posted: May 05, 2015 12:03 AM

Reception Seating

Hi Ladies

I am trying to finalize my reception seating chart. I was just wondering if I am supposed to put my family on one side of the room and my fiances family on the other side? I have the tables pretty much figured out but i can't figure out if people normally mix the table locations up or if its usually split up. Any help is appreciated.

FutureMrsGomez Posted: May 05, 2015 08:39 AM

Reception Seating

From the past weddings I been to..usually the bride family on one side and groom on another

FutureMrsZanghi Posted: May 05, 2015 09:38 AM

Reception Seating

ive always seen it split so more people that know each other are closer together... not a necessity though.. sometimes the bride has more family than the groom or vise versa and giving the families 'sides of the room' doesnt make sense - its all up to you

Vimaheri Posted: May 05, 2015 10:46 AM

Reception Seating

Yeah, all the weddings I've been to they have the bride's family on one side and the groom's family on another. But I don't think it is a big deal, it's just easier for each of your families to mingle with one another if they are near eachother. I know for many weddings I've been to, I often get up and go sit next to my mom for a few minutes or something like that

Eboni Posted: May 05, 2015 11:28 AM

Reception Seating

thanks ladies

NoLiesJustLove Posted: May 05, 2015 12:31 PM

Reception Seating

There's no definite way. It's up to you and how you think people will blend. i think if you have opportunity to mix both families you should go for it.

xoxlilqtexox1 Posted: May 05, 2015 12:48 PM

Reception Seating

I agree- it ends up being split because you keep people who know each other together but there's no rule. It also depends on your family size and dynamic. For my e-party my parents sat at different tables on different sides of the room since they are divorced. Also my fiancés family is huge compared to mine so he had a majority of the tables anyway. I couldn't have split it if I wanted to. Do what makes sense for your guests.