Chintz 'n' China: UGH... NOT THE SEATING PLAN....

Tips & advice on the seating plan.

Seating plans unfortunately are one of the things that can only be put together last minute, & I mean last minute...
I could not understand what all the fuss was about when organizing your wedding seating plan, after all these people are your nearest and dearest and all get along, right?
Unfortunately this is not the case for some people and I was no exception! With divorced parents, and an extended family beyond belief I had my work cut out. You can try and have your seating plan done a month before, however realistically 2 weeks is probably best. Cutting it fine you say? You would not believe who and why for whatever reason might have to miss your big day last minute. Here are some tips to keep stress levels down & good luck! x

Chintz 'n' China

Tip 1 Scrap the head table, this was such a relief to everyone. We had round tables that seated 8 & the hubby & I did not fancy the other 6 being awkward parent moments, neither did the parents! Letting each parent host their own tables is a fab idea and it worked brilliantly, (plus if they really don't get on you can put a lot of space and friends between them). The parents really enjoyed hosting their tables, and we enjoyed a lovely relaxed Afternoon Tea on a table with our 2 best men + wives and maid of honor + partner. Smiley faces all round!

Tip 2 Although round tables do look nice, the trestle table is making a welcome come back! Think country church fete. Not only can they look really pretty, especially in a marque or quaint village hall, they put no end of would be seating problems to rest! There is none of this "what 8 people will work best together on this one table?" Instead you can really pile your friends & family round and it does not matter as it flows!

Tip 3 Works nice with tip 2. Instead of a formal top table, consider having a table for just you two! There is nothing like nestling in to your new hubby/wife and having tea for two. There is plenty of time to mingle with people all day! This is a nice moment where the two of you can reflect on the day so far.

Tip 4 Wright everyone's names on tags, draw up a sketch of your venue with tables, as large as you can and place your named tags onto your sketch. Its far easier than writing over & over again rough table plans. You can shuffle your guests around till your hearts content and it's perfect!