3 Wedding Advice Seating Charts | Wedding Planning, Advice & Etiquette:
Making a seating chart? Whether you have a formal seated dinner or a buffet, some couples find it easiest for everyone to assign seating. Just remember, that if you choose to do this, you need to take care because, by choosing seats, you are also determining the experience your guests will have. If you seat your best friend next to your crazy Aunt Bertha, don’t expect her to be returning your calls anytime soon. Here are a few helpful tips to help you best navigate the world of seating charts:
1. We’ve all seen it in movies, but actually make a map of the venue. Looking at a seating chart only by table could lead to unintentional problems, such as seating your father’s new wife within striking distance of your mother’s very direct sister. It may seem silly, but visuals help.
2. When making your map include where you want things like buffet tables and the dj set up. Also note things like stairs or narrow walkways, and keep these things in mind when assigning guests in wheelchairs, or those with mobility issues.
