How Do You Arrange Seating At A Rehearsal Dinner?
A rehearsal dinner can be a great place for wedding participants to relax and mingle before the big day. More than likely, the rehearsal dinner will include anyone with an active role in the wedding ceremony along with their dates. It is also common practice to invite the immediate families of the bride and groom. With the large guest list, the attendees may or may not know each other. It is important to arrange seating in a way that will make guests feel comfortable, while at the same time encouraging conversation. Use a marker to replicate the dinner room, including tables, on a large piece of construction paper. Write each guest name on a post-it note. This will allow you to play with different table arrangements and move them around if needed. Place the bride and groom at a table near the center of the room. The maid of honor and best man along with their dates can sit at the bridal table as well. Reserve two tables near the bride and groom for the the bride and groom’s parents, an
