S3E8: The Dreaded Seating Chart

Season #3 Episode #8

The time has arrived!!!! 2-4 weeks before the wedding you need to decide your strategy for a seating chart. (deep breath) And then you need to make it. Before you dive in, you should know that creating the seating chart and the display is the most tedious element of wedding planning. FULL STOP.  But, for 9 out of 10 weddings, I still HIGHLY recommend that you do it. So today we will talk about all the things.

WHY do it?
WHEN to start it
HOW to display it
TOOLS to make it

And answers to the most FAQs
1) Where do we sit? Sweetheart Table or Head Table?
2) What do we do with bridal party plus ones?
3) Difficult people: Where to seat estranged family members
4) Should I play matchmaker? Do I try to mix up the groups or seat people with their friends?
5) How do I not offend my guests with their seat assignment?
6) Should I have a "Singles Table?"
7) Should I have a "Kids Table?"
8) Who gets put in the cheap seats? Someone has to sit at table 19...

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