How to Seat Guests at Round Tables?
One of the biggest challenges for couples is not choosing the venue or the wedding theme, but rather figuring out how to seat the guests. Some couples raise a white flag and decide to hand over the responsibility to their guests, allowing them to choose their seats. I do not recommend this approach because it can sometimes trigger an animalistic instinct, and guests may rush to grab their preferred seats. This leads to loud noise, shouting, and sometimes even arguments. Fights at a wedding are never desirable, so I suggest a safer solution: creating a seating chart.
You need to be well-prepared for this task.
Group your guests into adults and children/teens. From these groups, choose those who are most important to you, such as close family or friends, as well as more distant relatives and acquaintances. The people closest to you (parents, grandparents, siblings) should be seated near the head table (the couple’s table).
IMPORTANT: Seat the parents in a way that allows them to easily see the newlyweds and the dance floor.
As the classic saying goes, “Life is brutal,” so you’ll likely encounter the challenge of large groups of friends who want to sit together. At round tables, you can seat between 8 and 12 people. Of course, adding one extra person won’t be an issue, but don’t try to seat 14 people at one table, as it will be uncomfortable for your guests. A better solution is to split a large group into two smaller ones. This will give your guests more space, and interaction between tables will be naturally encouraged.
I will detail the topic of children at weddings in my next post. For now, remember to seat toddlers and children up to 6 years old with their parents. For older children and teens, it’s best to plan a separate table with its own menu and extra treats 🙂
Newlyweds often ask about seating foreign guests. The key factors are the number of guests, their age, and whether they know each other. If your partner is of a different nationality and a large number of international guests are attending, you should seat them just as you would seat your Polish guests. If there are only a few international guests, it’s important to seat them among those who speak their language or can communicate in English. They will surely appreciate being able to converse with other guests and will enjoy the evening in a pleasant atmosphere.
Dwór Afrodyta**** is a wedding hall for up to 200 guests. Seating such a large number of guests is quite a challenge. Our coordinators will be happy to assist you with this as well. Contact your coordinator, and they will send you detailed seating charts and discuss all the details 🙂