There are many aspects of wedding planning that are exciting, fun, and something to look forward to. One thing that can be a bit stressful, however, is completing a seating chart for your reception. No matter what size reception you?re having or what type of venue your wedding is taking place at, there will be moments during your seating chart planning that will leave you stumped. While it?s bound to take some careful planning and thought, there are certainly tips and strategies that can make this experience a breeze.
1. Categorize Your Guests
This may sound a bit strange, but use the strategy of categorizing your guests to make completing your seating chart easier. Import your list of confirmed attendees into a spreadsheet. Include a column that categorizes your guests into the following: brides?s friends, bride?s family, groom?s friends, groom?s family, bride?s family friends, and groom?s family friends. This gives you a good starting point when it comes to creating well-organized tables. 2. Start With the Head Table
You?ll want to decide first about your head table before you move onto the rest of the seating chart. Are you going to have a sweetheart table for just you and your new spouse" Or will your entire wedding party sit with you" Maybe you will sit with only siblings or parents. It?s really up to you, but start by deciding on this before you branch out and create the rest of the tables.
3. Fill Easy Tables First

As you start your seating chart, begin w...