Traditionally for weddings there is usually a groom’s side and a bride’s 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.

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.
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. 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.

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.

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.