fun ways to display your seating chart

By Hannah McCarthy
Sales Manager

Find your seat and bon appetit! The reception can be the most fun part of the wedding for your guests. It can also be the most awkward. Every wedding is unique and so are the relationships of the people present. Some guests might be close friends and some might not like each other. Family can be great, but sometimes those relationships are strained. Some of your guests might be the life of the party, but some might not know anyone else there. Making a seating chart for your reception can help everyone have a blast on your big day! If you have members of your family at odds with each other, put them at two different tables. If you have a friend there that does not know anyone, place them with an outgoing and inclusive table.

​One of the things you will need to do is communicate seating arrangements with your guests. Having a seating chart at the front of the reception will give your guests direction! You can get creative and have fun with your seating chart. Below are a few of our favorite seating charts!

Picture Frame + Chicken Wire
This picture is two ideas combined! We’ve seen couples use picture frames and chicken wire, but never together. If you want to make the chart more simple, pick one. To change it up, add a few frames with pictures of you and your new spouse. We love this idea!
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Source:
​https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/vintage-picture-frame-seating-chart-photo 

Wine Bottles
A wine bottle seating chart can go with any wedding theme! There are so many unique wine bottles that they can be used as is for the chart. To add a fresh touch, place a flower or greenery inside. Roses are an easy option because there are so many different colors that they go with almost anything.
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Source:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbdaCAklth-/

Hanging
The modern bride will love the hanging chart. For a streamlined look, use only the frame and seating cards. To give it a softer touch, add greenery. The beauty of this is that it is easy to make. Spray paint PVC pipes to match your wedding colors, print off the tags, hole punch them, and tie them with twine or ribbon.

Source:
https://paperandlace.com/2017/09/05/10-unique-mostly-easy-diy-seating-chart-ideas-for-your-wedding-reception/

Window Frame
The window frame can fit any indoor or outdoor wedding! White molding will make it feel light for spring/summer and dark wood will make it feel warm for fall/winter. Pay attention to where the window is placed because anything behind it will show through. A plain backdrop behind it will ensure the names are legible.  

Source:
https://www.weddingchicks.com/blog/purple-and-gray-wedding-inspiration-l-12471-l-43.html

Wood
The wood option works for many brides because it so versatile. You can choose a light wood, dark wood, painted wood, distressed wood, and even clean wood. It won’t take much to make this fit into your wedding. One thing that’s unique about this board is that all the names are in alphabetical order. We have all had the experience of waiting in a long line simply because we could not find our names. Alphabetizing the names will help remedy this problem!

Source:
​https://www.etsy.com/listing/548811110/solid-wood-wedding-seating-chart-sign?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lp.d2.v1&share_time=1549990005000

Each wedding is just as unique as your guests! Use these ideas to help you navigate the arrangement of your reception. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about how to setup your big day!