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In addition to selecting the menu items, the alcohol bar and the best wedding cake for your big day, the truth is that organizing the banquet also involves making other decisions, such as preparing a speech with love phrases that will move your guests, choosing a wedding decoration that matches the type of celebration and, of course, appointing the guests according to the type of celebration you are planning.each table.

Although it is not an easy task, the Matrimonios.cl Table Organizer tool will make your life easier, as well as the following tips that we present below.

1. Resolve whether there will be a presidential table

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To start with the organization, ideally a month before exchanging gold rings, the first thing you should do is to to define whether or not there will be a head table and who will be part of it, whether parents, grandparents, godparents or others. However, do not feel obliged to bet on this format since, in fact, it is increasingly common that the bride and groom to opt for a sweetheart table or exclusive table for the two of you On the other hand, ask your relatives and friends to confirm their attendance as soon as possible.

2. Group guests together

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Once the previous point has been solved, you will have to make a list of all guests and their respective partners, husbands, wives and children, in this case, we recommend you to use the "My Guests" tool, so you will have at hand the exact number of people confirmed and the exact number of guests. can begin to group according to family ties, age or affinity. For example, one table for all the uncles on the paternal side, one for the uncles on the maternal side, one for the married cousins, one for the unmarried cousins and so on, for both families. In addition, you will have to reserve a couple of tables for friends, one for work colleagues, one for former school or university classmates and even some for children and teenagers.

3. Gather the guests of honor.

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If you will be choosing a full entourage to accompany you on the big day, then a good idea is to will be to bring them all together at the same table Witnesses, groomsmen, bridesmaids and bridesmaids, best man The wedding party, pages and even the officiant, if you wish, will have a privileged place there, which will make them feel even more important to you, accompanied by their respective partners, if they have them.

4. Entertain children

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Except for the little ones who are not yet eating on their own, can set up a special table for children with all the safety features, seating at their height and some games such as puzzles or colouring books, so you can be sure that the little ones will be entertained while the adults enjoy the banquet in a relaxed way. Also, if you want to give it a more colourful and childish touch You can set up a waiter with a helium balloon, among other eye-catching wedding decorations.

5. When to use round tables

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If you wish to locate an average of eight people per table If you have a round table, it is best to opt for a round table format, as it allows the conversation to flow easily, both with the neighbors on the side and with the people in front of you. However, make sure that the wedding table centerpieces are not too bulky, so that they do not hinder dialogue or eye contact. Also, consider that round tables take up a lot of space They are not recommended for small places.

6. When to use rectangular tables

They are better positioned in space and have a capacity of up to 20 guests That's why the rectangular table style is perfect for massive weddings, as well as for informal or open-air celebrations In that sense, a rectangular table allows much more freedom than other formats, since it can even be set up without a tablecloth. For a country wedding decoration, for example, a plain wooden table will look spectacular.

7. When to use U-shaped tables

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The horseshoe-shaped or U-shaped tables are ideal for intimate marriages The bride and groom sit in the middle of the room, while the other guests are seated in the middle, according to the protocol. the rest of the guests will be placed around according to their relationship with the guests. If you prefer, you can designate each person with a little card on their seat to avoid a mess.

8. Betting on free placement

On the other hand, if you plan to celebrate an informal marriage A good alternative is to leave the guests free to place themselves where they wish, without so much protocol or with a cocktail banquet. They will have the opportunity to share with other people However, this proposal works much better if it is an intimate celebration.

9. Strategic posts

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Another tip when arranging the tables is to consider strategic positions according to the type of guests. For example, place the young people near the dance floor, and the older adults further back so they are not so close to the speakers. Also, if you are using round or square tables, place all of the groom's family members on one side of the room and the bride's family members on the other so they can interact more easily.

As important as having the wedding dress on time, is to have the list of confirmed guests to your wedding rings posture. This way you will be able to organize the tables successfully avoiding empty tables or, on the contrary, that later some of them will be overwhelmed and you will have to improvise.