There are many ways to create a layout for the wedding seating plan. The simplest is to use our online seating plan creator.
This obviously depends on the number of people who you know and the venue. A good number is usually around 50 - 80 guests.
Round tables are always best for wedding receptions, it's better to keep the number of people on each table below 8 if possible and try to group the people in age groups if possible.
It's a good idea to have a number of menu options available for your wedding breakfast as not everyone has the same tast.
Make sure you send the invites out in good time and ensure that you make it clear how to get in touch with you to let you know if they are coming or not. RSVP is always a good idea and maybe even let people email you to let you know.
Try not to seat young children next to the people you know dislike children and maybe even give children something to occupy them. A colouring book or somthing similar is usually a good idea. Seat the guests you know get on well together firstly and then work your way down the list. Make sure you sepeare any people who have any history of not liking each other as far apart as possible.
Using our on-line seating planning tool makes the process so much easier. Start by creating a list of the guests you know are coming and then create the tables so you can see how many seats are available and the type of tables for your plan.
Create the top table plan firstly and then add the bride and groom, chief bridesmaid, best man and mother and father of the bride and groom. Now start to add the guest in order of priority on the tables closest to the top table.
It's a good idea to place a full plan of the whole seating arrangements on full view on the entrance to the wedding reception seating area. Place cards are a good idea and we can help you in this by printing out the place cards and seating plan for you in a choice of fonts and styles.