With all of the details, décor and planning of your wedding, one of the most challenging aspects can come down to the seemingly simple assignment of a seat for every guest.
Chair covers & linen by Sweet Ribbon Events
Mapping out the guest seating at your reception can be a daunting task for even the most organized bride. So much is wrapped up in the layout, from the simple decision of how many chairs per table, to gracefully negotiating the most delicate of family dynamics.
There are many high-tech programs to create and manipulate the room layout and seating diagram, but for those of you who are kinesthetic and work best in a hands-on mode, the Paper Plate trick is a must-do to handle this challenging task.
Master Consultant Barbara Wallace (author of the newly published Beautiful Bride from Every Angle) delivered this simple but effective technique at the monthly Association of Bridal Consultants San Diego meeting held this month at the stunning Carlsbad Sheraton.
1. Create a sticky or label for each guests.
2. Using one paper plate to represent each guest table, stick the labels around the perimeter of the paper plate.
3. Then arrange the paper plates according to where they will sit next to each other in the room, eg. around the dance floor.
4. As the rsvps come pouring in, you can finalize the “plates” and the positioning in the room. Last-minute changes are easily accommodated by simply switching the labels around.
*This works better than simply drawing the tables on a poster board and writing names in with pencil as after just a few takes your palate can be covered in smudge and eraser marks.
*Be sure you cross-reference the labels with the master guest list to ensure every guest has a label.
Master Consultant Barbara Wallace
Unique linens and chair covers at the Association of Bridal Consultants meeting were supplied by Sweet Ribbon Events / http://www.sweetribbonevents.com
Florals by Colely decorated the tables / http://www.sdflowersbycoley.com
Photos by Azul Productions / http://www.azulproductions.com
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