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One of the most challenging and time-consuming tasks for a couple-to-be is settling on a seating arrangement for their reception. Especially if you have an extensive guest list, there are sure to be some people who simply can’t sit next to one another. Not to mention the fact that people want to be seated close to the bride and groom, so you will inevitably have to hurt some feelings.
The best way to ensure that your careful planning for the seating arrangement doesn’t go to waste is by putting place card holders at each table. This lets everyone know where they will be seated and eliminates the need for hosts or the confusion that will inevitably ensue with open seating. Not to mention the fact that place card holders can double as wedding favors. Also be sure to set up a couple of extra tables, just in case you overlooked some people or guests attend without sending in their RSVP.
My mother-in-law has always been a stickler for detail and meticulous planning. Those tendencies came in handy when her daughter and I tied the knot last year. I can still remember talking to the two of them about reception plans over dinner one night. Without knowing any better, I wondered if there was any real reason to assign seating for the wedding reception.
The ladies patiently explained to me that assigned seating creates a few frustrations and a bit of extra work for the planners, but it saves embarrassment and awkwardness. Wedding place card holders let the guests know where they are expected to sit during the post-nuptial feast, and they are a useful way to group people based on their familiarity with each other and their unique temperament.