What seating style will you choose for your reception?

Not sure yet?? There will be giant Jenga set up during the cocktail hour but not sure if we will have anything else? Our families are pretty good with alcohol music and conversation haha

Hey Alley

That's great! 160 people is a decent number of people, will you have games during the reception to entertain them?

We're having round tables, approx 23-24 tables depending on the number of rsvps when we send our invitations out. Our head table will be rectangular with a rectangular table winged out on each side for the wedding party. Lol also not looking forward to creating a seating plan (bit of family/friend drama as well) we have to have a seating plan as our dinner is sit down not buffet style. Anyone have any helpful hints on how to organize the seating chart?

No not right in the middle I don't want to have our backs to people we will be off to the side in the middle of the middle of the tent We have invited 160

I agree Alley, that it's a great style for a marquee tent! I like that they put the head table in the middle in this picture! Do you think you'll do the same? How many people are you inviting to your wedding?

I think I'm gonna go for the mix and match as my reception is in a marquee tent. I think it looks nice like that!

Rectangular or u-shape

We really like the circle one

Family seating style.

Ginela! I love these ideas!!

The rosette backdrop looks really pretty and colourful! I wouldn't have thought of it myself! Would you use it for your ceremony backdrop or reception?

I think it's great that you'll be doing things yourself! You should join our DIY group and show us what you've been up to, share your ideas.

I created a few discussions in the group too. Tell me which ones you like!

Vote for your favourite heart!

9 ideas to use an antique window in your wedding

Would you modify your dress yourself?

I can't wait to see more of your ideas and read your comments!

In what style are you going to decorate your hall?

The reception would be in a recreation hall that could accommodate at least 100 people. Yeah most of the decorations would be DIY's

Hi Ginela Welcome to the community!

I'm so glad you're joining the community! You're so right, the U-shaped style is greta if you have limited space. What kind of venue will you hold for your reception in?

Did you already find your decorations?

We will have the round table seating and our head table will be rectangular

U-shaped sitting style since the reception venue has limited space

Hi Valerie

I'm sure you must look forward to get back to your own things! I know I've said it many time already, but I can't wait to see them!! I just made this discussions about DIY. Hopefully they'll keep you inspired in the meantime:

9 ideas to use an antique window in your wedding

Would you modify your dress yourself?

I'm glad you went to wedding shows! They're great to get inspiration!! Did you see that Simone also went to a wedding show last week?

Big wedding expo

What hair and makeup inspiration did you get from the expo? I'd love to see them!!

Hi Emilie, The next step in planning is looking for an videographer and choosing the right one, wedding dress shopping and organizing prizes for the wedding social for next year. Other than that, things are going very well and I am starting to take classes in management . I start the online class on Saturdau and finish it on March 31, 2017 before the wedding social and the wedding. How are things with you?

We are having a late night cocktail reception....no seating charts! We ill have enough tables, chairs and high-tops for people to rest and chat or eat when they want. But no numbered tables, not chart and much less stress for me by the sound of it!

You ladies are brave to take on the seating plan project.

Hi Emilie!

I've been holding off on any more DIY until after the weekend. My fiance's friend has been staying with us for 3 months now and I need my spare bedroom back to store my projects (so that my puppy doesn't get into them and ruin anything). I can't WAIT to have my craft room back!! (it's been a headache having him stay with us... but either tomorrow or Friday and I get my house back!!! )

After he leaves I really want to get my bouquet finished and the few board games I have left. I can't wait to get back to them!

I went to my last wedding show this past weekend so now I'm working on getting hair and makeup and the limo booked.

Hi Simone

I'm glad you feel inspired with these ideas!

What's next on your planning? How are things?

Hi Valerie

I know what you mean... It's much better to have these discussions "behind the scenes" like you said, without getting everyone else involved. How are things now?

I can't wait to hear from you! I've been wondering about your DIYs and everything and can't wait to see what you'll do next!!

What step are you at in your planning? What have you been up to?

We will have rectangular tables for head table, and our guests will have round tables

Thanks Emilie, I am glad that the Gastby theme has inspired you. Honestly, with all the ideas you have provide me has made me more happy to try and put this all together. Most of the guest will be in the same city as we are. But a few will be outside the province and one from the USA. I will check out those links as well.

Awww thanks Emilie, that's very sweet. Thankfully the drama has calmed for the time being, but I fully expect it to flare up and be in full effect once the pre-wedding events (showers, stag and does, etc) start happening. Luckily that's future me's problem

The fiancé is nervous knowing that it is looming and that we may end up needing to ask his mother to leave events (she will be the main source of any outbursts), and is DEFINITELY dreading the conversation he will have to have with her about behaving at wedding events, but there's only so much we can do about how other people behave.

I never thought I'd be thankful that my family prefers quiet "behind the scenes" drama (talking about people/events to quietly stir up drama) to large public outbursts, HA!

Yes, that tends to happen with families... It's good you know yours that well so you can save the wedding some drama too! And I totally think that having all those games will really help! Keep them distracted

It's too bad your dog can't be there, because I had all these great ideas for her

What role would you give your dog on your wedding day?

You know, if you need it, you can always vent about what's going in the Family stuff. It's a closed group, so not everyone can see it and we all no that no family is perfect. I'll be there to listen if you need it.

How is your fiancé feeling in all this?

I'm glad you like it Simone! You really inspired me with your Gatsby theme

I'm sending you these latest posts in the community to give you a few more ideas for your wedding.

DIY stands for a wedding backdrop

Anything making you shy or nervous about your wedding day?

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100 people is just the perfect size between intimate and big wedding Are your guests all from the same city?

HAHA Thanks Emilie! And unfortunately it is just a part of weddings sometimes (it brings out some crazy emotions in people)... most shockingly, it's my fiancés side that is causing the most drama (surprising because it's usually my family that is very high drama all the time).

Oh I update my seating chart constantly (so I can remember the dynamics of who can't sit at the same table as someone else since I haven't met most of his family)! But yes... still PLENTY of time for that thankfully.

My decorations are pretty minimal, but I'm getting there!

Ooh, very sorry to hear that Valerie! I hope everything is going to get sorted with your family. Sending you a hug!

The good news is, you still have plenty of time to finish up your seating chart

Do you have everything already for your decorations?

Hi Emile,

We are looking at about 100 people as maximum, so if have less than 100 people that would be great as well! I do like this picture with the setup and I feel the guest would be able to see everything and interact with each other without having a blocked view!

Hi Simone

You're going for a very classic setting, which will be good for your elegant Gatsby theme.

It will allow you to be more creative with centerpieces like these for instance:

Do you know how many guests will attend your wedding?

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Hopefully 10 tables... but we'll see when the RSVP's come in. Family drama makes seating charts so much more difficult

Hi Valerie

I think round tables are a good thing, they make it more intimate for guests to get to know each other, laugh or play together. I think it will also be perfect to place your different table numbers and game centerpieces!!

Do you know how many tables you'll need to sit all your guests?

We will be having round tables for the guest and a rectangular head table for the wedding party as recommended by our venue.