Photo (above): Wedding Planner: C Events - Photographer: Nick Decombel
You. Of course. And then—according to the etiquette rules—the two witnesses with their partner, the bride’s parents and the groom’s parents. Or you can also choose to sit at the table only with the witnesses and their partners, and (in-)brothers and (in-)sisters. Or with your closest friends. A lot also depends on your family situation. Are both your parents still alive, are both sets of parents still together or do they have another partner? Would you like to include your grandparents at the head table? Does everyone get along well? Anything is possible—nothing is mandatory.
To decide who to seat with you at the head table, it’s best to keep these 5 tips in mind:
A round table definitely has advantages: you can see everyone and talk to everyone at the table. If you choose a long table, make sure you sit in the middle, next to each other.
Sit at the head table in a way that lets you see as many other guests and tables in the reception hall as possible.
Your guests will love to come by the head table for a quick chat. Leave some space around your chairs and avoid obstacles near you.
Conversely, it’s also customary here for the bride and groom to greet all the tables during the evening reception. Make sure you’re back at your table in time for the next course!
If you choose the “classic” head table, the groom’s witness and their partner sit next to the bride, with the bride’s parents next to them. And the bride’s witness and their partner sit next to the groom, with the groom’s parents next to them.
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