Etiquette for place card settings at weddings

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Place cards designate the table that a guest is assigned to sit at, but guests are typically able to choose their own seats at the table. Creating place cards is a popular idea for weddings, as it makes it much easier for guests to decide where to sit. Take the time to put thought into your seating arrangements, so that everyone is happy and has a good time.

1. Seat Card Placement

   • Put place cards on a table either in the hallway leading to the reception room or at the entrance to the room, so guests can find them easily. Put the name of the guest and the table number that he is seated at on the place card. Have a couple copies of the seating chart on the table for guests to use to find their table. This way they won't have to do laps around the room looking for it.

   Wedding Guests' Dates

   • If you do not know the names of some of the dates of your wedding guests, you must find them out prior to making the place cards. Get in touch with the guests bringing dates who you have not met and ask for the name of their dates. Make sure to check the spelling too, so that you don't accidentally misspell the person's name. Although this person is a stranger to you, she is still a guest at your wedding and should be treated the same as the others.

   Table Placement

   • It is proper etiquette to sit pregnant and elderly guests near an exit so that they have a quick and clear path to the restroom. Also, if an elderly guest is hard of hearing, you will want to put them at a table near the front of the room where most of the action is. This way those guests can hear what is going on.

   Choosing Table Assignments

   • Put young children at a table with their parents. Children who are old enough to sit and behave during the festivities can be put at a children's table, if there are enough of them to warrant a designated one. If you have guests who don't care for one another, avoid seating them at the same table. Seat groups such as college friends, co-workers and the bride and groom's side of the family together, when possible. Instead of creating a miscellaneous table for single guests and those who don't know anyone else at the wedding, mix them in with your other friends and family members.

Source: www.ehow.com

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