It is one of the moments that all spouses fear but, sooner or later, it always comes: the allocation of seats at the table!
And yes, because there is always ” Aunt Maria ” who has quarreled with her cousin she hasn’t seen for some time, some friends don’t talk to each other anymore, he can’t stand her, she doesn’t want to cross paths with her ex… In short, too many things make this moment a tragedy! But there is a way not to make life too complicated.
Let’s start from the fact that the assignment of seats is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended to avoid creating a moment of “panic” before sitting down to enjoy the wedding banquet. And let’s face it, by now it has also become an element of preparation to create your own tableau mariage.
Start from your table
Obviously that day you would like to be close to everyone, but this will not be possible. So why not think of arranging your table in a central position in the room, so that you can have a little view of all the guests and vice versa? You can also choose whether to share your table with witnesses and / or parents.
- Start dividing your guests into macro groups: relatives, friends and colleagues.
- This way you will have a clearer image of the guests and a different vision.
- Then create another skimming by trying to divide your diners by age, hobbies and common interests. Have you ever thought about it? In this way you will be able to create a nice mix between people who already know each other with new faces.
- Don’t be frightened by the idea that not everyone knows each other, marriage is a great place to meet again! Of course, if possible, avoid forming an entire table with only strangers. He then mixes already established friends with new group mates.
Evaluate the possibility of a “children’s table”
Obviously the children must already be autonomous, if not all of them were, I suggest you hire a babysitter.
So check their age first and then set up a table just for them. You can also provide games for them to find in their places to entertain them. By doing so they will be more at ease, they will bond first with the other children present and – even if when you ask them they will deny it until death – you are doing the parents a big favor because they can enjoy the party relaxed.
Finally, if the number of children is high, the games will no longer be enough, so you will also have to consider the option of requesting an entertainment service.
Try to form groups well for each table by always counting people first
You should make them homogeneous and not to make your room seem too empty (or too full). Normally the round tables can accommodate 8/10 people maximum. Avoid leaving only 5 people or tucking in 12 at all costs making the living space uncomfortable.
Make seat assignment fun
How? By creating a tableau that recalls the fil rouge of marriage, rather than the chosen color.
In fact, you will find a thousand options to give a name to the tables, from the most traditional to the most sought after depending on what you have achieved so far to remain in a perfectly coordinated image.
To make it easier to divide the tables, arm yourself with a poster and post-its! On the first, draw the arrangement of the tables in the room, on the post-its instead write the name / couple of each guest and place them on the table you have chosen for them! It will be so easy for you to make all the necessary movements quickly and clearly!
These tips will be useful to you in case of arrangement with round tablesmedium sized. But in case you want to opt for long imperial tables, they can still be of support. In that case, don’t forget the placeholders! And good fun!