Deciding on Your Wedding Seating Arrangement

Your wedding is going to be an amazing moment in your life that you and your spouse will cherish forever. As well as making the day special for you and your husband, you will want your guests to have a memorable day too. Weddings can be made or broken by the seating arrangement decided on by the bride and groom. If you do not properly arrange the tables and chairs so that everyone is happy, it can make for an awkward and uncomfortable evening for your guests. There are a myriad of seating arrangements to choose from and there are numerous factors that will ultimately influence your decision. Here are a few guidelines on creating the seating arrangement for your wedding:

Understand What Style is Best for Your Wedding

From family style seating to round table arrangement, there are various styles of seating organizations which you can choose from. Each type of seating chart can be the correct choice, depending on your wedding. You will need to tailor your seating arrangement to the factors that make up your wedding. Some of these include the size of your wedding, if your wedding style is more modern or traditional, the budget of your wedding and many other factors as well. Another important and often overlooked element that may affect your seating style is if you cannot have certain guests sit near each other, such as divorced parents. Once you understand your wedding’s specific needs, then you will be able to choose the seating organization fit best for you.

Choosing Between Traditional and Modern

You know what type of couple you and your husband are. If you are more eccentric and contemporary, then a modern style seating setup is what you should choose. If the two of you are more old-fashioned and want to follow customs, then a traditional seating arrangement is the right choice for you. There are many traditional seating arrangements that you can choose from. One of the main traditional styles is banquet seating, which can be very tasteful if done correctly. Banquet style can be challenging to properly accomplish, but if done correctly your guests will be enthused. There are many modern seating styles that you can follow as well. One option is to just assign tables instead of assigning individual seats. This will be more in line with a modern sentiment and can provide a more relaxed feel for your guests.

Incorporate More than One Style

If you and your husband cannot decide whether you want a traditional or modern seating chart, or are having trouble with any other seating arrangement decision, remember that you can incorporate more than one style. An example would be doing square tables for banquet style seating to have a blend of modern and traditional. Oftentimes, it is the mixed seating organizations that are enjoyed most by guests.

Final Thoughts

Do not stress out about choosing the seating arrangement for your wedding. Your wedding day will be special regardless of what type of seating arrangement you choose. Consider all the factors and choose the seating style that is best fit for your wedding and you will ensure that everyone will have a great time on your big day.

Eric Horowitz is a writer and editor who has been writing for numerous publications since 2008.