{"id":39278,"date":"2016-05-30T06:44:33","date_gmt":"2016-05-29T20:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/wedding-seating-guide-wedding-table-layout-ideas\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T04:56:41","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:56:41","slug":"wedding-seating-guide-wedding-table-layout-ideas","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/wedding-seating-guide-wedding-table-layout-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding seating: your guide to wedding table layout ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wedding table layouts. They’re\u00a0not something too many of us ever think about before we start planning for a wedding, yet it’s a crucial exercise that can make – or break – the overall atmosphere of your wedding reception.\u00a0Here are the most popular choices when it comes to wedding seating and table layouts – and how to choose the right one.<\/p>\n

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Where to start…<\/h2>\n

Most\u00a0wedding receptions last for more than three hours, so the overall layout of your wedding reception seating (and, of course the combination of people you place together at the same table) will\u00a0have a huge bearing on the comfort of your guests and, therefore, the overall success of your function.<\/p>\n

Your first stop\u00a0as to a\u00a0potential\u00a0seating plan is your wedding\u00a0venue <\/a>management. Ask them what they believe will suit your reception room. After all, they do this for a living. Knowing how best to seat the number of guests you have and how to best allow waiting staff to move freely are bread and butter issues to these professionals, so do take their suggestions into account.<\/p>\n

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Of course, if you have a preference, by all means speak up. In fact if you are set on round tables then determine if this option is available before\u00a0booking your\u00a0venue<\/a>. If not, you may be able to hire tables that are the size and shape you want.<\/p>\n

Also, keep in mind that though you may have a layout preference, you’re going to be restricted by the number of guest you’re inviting; the location of the reception (ie on the sand at a beach wedding or in a garden) and, of course, the shape and size of the room (if your wedding reception is indoors) you’ve chosen.<\/p>\n

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The traditional wedding seating layout<\/h2>\n

This involves the bridal table at the head of the room with the close family members at tables placed closest to the bridal table. The general rule is that the higher the honour of the guest, the closer they sit to the bridal table. How the remaining guests are seated and with whom is up to you.<\/p>\n

However, there are some elementary rules including:<\/p>\n