Seating Arrangements (Part 3 of 3)

However, there are now many variations to this tradition, including a U-shaped table to promote conversation, or adjoining two large rectangular tables to create a family-style seating arrangement. Typically, the long singular table is used to allow guests easy access to congratulate the bride and groom on their wedding and to see and identify all the wedding party and take pictures. Keep in mind that if you do create a formal head table, the attendants’ dates will need to be seated among guests.

Head tables can also accommodate immediate family members, like parents and siblings, if there is enough room and space for everyone to be seated comfortably. Be sure to accommodate spaces for your family’s dates or partners so that no one is left awkwardly out. If you aren’t sure about the idea of a head table for your wedding party, it is perfectly fine to do away with it altogether and have your wedding party seated among guests with their dates. Just keep in mind that they will stand out—matching tuxes and dresses, of course!—but it’s important to do what makes you most comfortable during your reception and that works best for your attendants.

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