It is very exciting when you think about all of your loved ones that will gather to celebrate your wedding day with you. You will get to reconnect with cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and so many more of your wonderful family members and closest friends. So many loved ones in one place, creating new bonds, forming stronger bonds and creating new memories together…how wonderful!
However, with so many guests attending your wedding, you have probably come to the realization that they will all need a place to sit. All too often, we see brides in movies and on TV stressing to the max about their dreaded wedding seating chart. While the task of creating a wedding seating chart may be daunting, it does not have to be as difficult as it seems.
Here at Mountain House on Sunday River, we enjoy seeing couples experience the wedding of their dreams, surrounded by their happy loved ones. That is why we have gathered a few tips to help you create your seating chart to keep your loved ones happy, so be sure to continue reading for some helpful tips:
- Formal seating. With all of the seating methods available for weddings, such as the “sit where you please” method, why in the world would you make it harder on yourself to create an entire seating chart? Well, although the whole day is centered around you and your spouse, it is still important to give consideration to your wedding guests. It will be so much easier for your guests to find their assigned seats than to find a seat among a large amount of people that they may not know too well. Whether you choose to seat you and your partner along with your bridal party and honored wedding guests, or create an ultimate free seating chart, know that it is your big day, and your guests will respect your choices.
- Singles and couples. When it comes to planning your wedding seating, common sense goes a long way. The number of single friends may greatly differ from your happily partnered friend, but know that you can create a well-mixed seating chart without singling out any individuals. A singles table is absolutely not a recommended option, as it could cause your guests to feel uncomfortable. Also, it would not be wise to seat one single guest at a table full of couples, so make sure to have well balanced seating arrangements.
- Children. Seating the children at your wedding is really dependent on your situation. If you have multiple children, such as your little nieces, nephews and cousins, you can create your very own kid’s table. There are so many creative ways that you can keep the children entertained, such as a kid’s table with paper linens and a large supply of crayons. However, if the only children attending your wedding are your flower girl and ring bearer, it would probably be best to seat them with their parents.
Creating your wedding seating chart can be easy, especially if you follow these helpful tips. Here at Mountain House on Sunday River, we provide a beautiful wedding venue where your guests will be happy to be seated. If you are ready to start planning your Maine big day, be sure to contact us today.
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