Hive, I?m kind of torn. Mr. Horseshoe and I have to finalize our reception details, and I keep flip flopping between a head table and a sweetheart table. I have a strong leaning, but there are (of course) advantages to each.
A larger head table means you get to sit with your nearest and dearest friends for dinner. It?s also a nice way to honour your bridal party—they?ll have some of the best seats in the room.

A pretty head table / Photography and image via Justin & Keary Weddings
The downside to a head table is that your bridal party doesn?t get to sit with their spouses/partners. This might not be a big deal if everyone knows each other at your wedding, but it can be slightly awkward for bridal-party guests who don?t know many others.
A sweetheart table is cozy and cute, and you might get to enjoy a bit of a breather with your newly minted spouse.

I kind of love that garland. / Image via Wedding Chicks / Photographer: Pie Shoppe
The downside" I?m nervous that we?ll feel a bit isolated from our bridal party and guests during dinner.
As much as we?d like to sit and have dinner with our bridal party, we?re leaning toward having a sweetheart table. I?m looking forward to some quiet moments with Mr. Horseshoe while our guests are enjoying their dinner, and we?d like for our bridal party to be able to sit with their spouses/partners.
Do you plan on having (or did you have) a sweetheart table or a head table" Or did you do something completely di...