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Wedding seating, sorted

Guides, tips, and real stories to help you plan your seating arrangement.

Our Story3 min read

We were so stressed about our seating plan that we built a tool to do it

It started with Post-it notes on the living room floor. 70 guests, a venue abroad, one long banquet table. Then we actually tried to figure out who sits where.

Guide6 min read

The complete guide to wedding seating plans

Everything you need to know about creating a great seating arrangement. When to start, table types, head table etiquette, grouping guests, and the mistakes everyone makes.

Template5 min read

Wedding seating plan CSV template

How to organise your guest list before making the table plan, including roles, groups, dietary needs and relationship notes.

Guide5 min read

Wedding top table plan guide

How to choose your top table layout, from traditional UK seating order to sweetheart tables, divorced parents and modern alternatives.

Advice4 min read

How to seat divorced parents at your wedding

One of the trickiest parts of any seating plan. Practical advice on separate tables, new partners, the head table question, and keeping the peace.

Guide4 min read

Round tables vs banquet tables - which is right for your wedding?

The table shape you choose sets the tone for your entire reception. Pros, cons, guest capacity, and when to mix both styles.

Advice4 min read

7 wedding seating mistakes that will ruin your reception

From splitting couples to forgetting dietary needs, these are the seating blunders that catch people out. And how to avoid every one.