Traditionally for weddings there is usually a grooms side and a brides side for guests but this doesn\’t always have to be. How you choose to do your wedding seating can make a real difference in if your guests have a good time or if they are counting the minutes to when they can make a getaway. You want your guests to have a good time and the reception can be a long night if there is no talking and it is so quiet that you can hear crickets. So to avoid that here are a few things you should do.

1. Use Round Tables For Guests.

Traditionally the wedding party will be on a long table in front of the room while the guests will be on round tables. If you guests are on a round table it allows them to interact with everyone on the table without yelling from one end to the other.

2. Create a Guest List

Put together a list of everyone that is attending and their relationship to you. Once you have your list you can start putting together friends and family in groups that will play nicely together and have a good time. There is always someone that can help everyone loosen up. So make sure you put the person with those that are not as outgoing.

3. Select Your Seating Chart Carefully.

Take the time to think through who will get along with who and who can liven up a party if a table needs a little help.

4. Don\’t Start The Day Of

Don\’t wait until the last minute to create your seating chart. You will find that it will change a dozen times as you think of different things so make sure you have it created so you are not scrambling at the last moment. If you start early you don\’t be afraid to change it up if you need. The only list that matters is the final one so go nuts.

5. Names Cards

Name cards are a great idea so your guests don’t have any hesitation where they should be sitting. This will ensure guests picking their own seats do not ruin your carefully laid plans. Usually you can have your same printing company that printed your wedding invitations print your name cards.

6. Bridesmaids or Groomsmen Directing Traffic

Having your bridesmaids or groomsmen accompanying the guests to their seats can help your guest feel welcomed as well as will speed up the process of guests finding their seats. Make sure each of them has a seating chart that they can use as a reference.

So if you have finished creating your wedding invitations the next thing you should do with your invite list is start on your seating chart. It may seem like a lot of work now but at the wedding it will help make your big day less stressful. It will also make sure that yours guests have a good time and that is most important.

Jeffery is a expert when it comes to weddings. As a wedding consultant for Basic Invite Jeffery can answer etiquette questions from thank you wedding cards to seating charts. Visit his site http://www.basicinvite.com to learn more.

Jeffery is a expert when it comes to weddings. As a wedding consultant for Basic Invite Jeffery can answer etiquette questions from thank you wedding cards to seating charts. Visit his site http://www.basicinvite.com to learn more.

Author Bio: Jeffery is a expert when it comes to weddings. As a wedding consultant for Basic Invite Jeffery can answer etiquette questions from thank you wedding cards to seating charts. Visit his site http://www.basicinvite.com to learn more.

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