Who to seat at the bride and groom's table?

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Evelyn Carpenter

Renato & Romina

If you are already thinking about the centerpieces for your wedding table and the love phrases that will accompany each minute, you must be clear that, probably, what will cost you the most work will be to distribute the guests and, especially, to choose who will sit with you at the presidential table.

And, without the intention of privileging some over others, you won't be able to seat all of them at the wedding table and, yes or yes, you will have to choose. That's why, regardless of whether it is round, square, oval or with what wedding decoration you choose to accompany it, it is essential to decide in advance which people will be included or, on the contrary, if you prefer to be alone.

Classic table

If you wish to respecting wedding traditions as much as possible, then the bride and groom will need to share a table with your closest family members That is, parents and grandparents of both the groom and the bride, who are the relatives in the direct line of the family tree, always interspersed male-female.

Or another option, if the table is smaller, is to share it only with the parents Now, if one of the parents is absent, they can cover the space by inviting another family member who is very close to them.

Generational table

Casa Morada Event Center

If you are inclined to a rather casual and informal style you may want to share the banquet with their best friends, siblings or cousins with their respective partners. It is not about relegating your parents to a second place, because they can also be at the table, but to place people by affinities and common interests. Surely they will understand and will accompany you with the same desire when the moment comes to raise their glasses for the first toast.

Table with Vip guests

Adolfo Cartajena Gutiérrez

Whether they are witnesses, groomsmen, bridesmaids, best men Another alternative is to include at the head table all those who have been invited to the ceremony. people who will play a special role at the celebration Not for nothing were they chosen to perform these functions during their gold ring posture, so they are surely friends and family members who are as dear as they are close.

Table with guest of honor

Casona San Luis

Since the decision will ultimately rest with you, regardless of the opinions you may receive, you can always reserve a seat at the presidential table to some special person who is not part of your family or your closest group of friends.

For example, a teacher who has marked them in their student days, some kind of spiritual guide, or even the boss if they have a close and special relationship with him. After all, emotional ties weigh much more in some cases than blood itself.

Table with children

DeLuz Decoration

If you already have children If you have a special bond with your nieces and nephews, then don't hesitate to include them at your presidential table, accommodating special chairs for them. The innocence and joy of children is a gift in any scenario and, even more so, in the moments prior to splitting their wedding cake and throwing the bouquet, among other traditions that they will not fail to perform. In addition, the children will not forget this great event.

Table for two

Soto & Sotomayor

An increasingly popular trend is for the bride and groom to sit on a table reserved only for them The wedding ceremony, with flowers, candles or other wedding decorations specially chosen by the couple, is 100 percent personalized to their liking.

It is known as sweetheart table and, in addition to saving them the dilemma of who to seat at the presidential table, will offer you an intimate space that you will be able to enjoy Also, give yourself a break from all the excitement of the celebration.

Now you know! If you are counting down to exchanging your wedding rings, don't forget that organizing your guests will allow you to move forward in the wedding process as well. seating plan and on the table markers, especially if they will go for an original proposal, for example, if instead of numbers they will write short love phrases from songs inspired by their favourite artists.

Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.