While mulling things over and mapping out a plan for seating
the medley of personalities that make up your friends and relatives, don’t
forget to think about a seating schematic that represents you and your sweetheart.
Anyone can number tables
sequentially. But throw in a dash of creativity and treat your guests to some
interesting tidbits about yourselves.
Important Numbers
If it just makes sense to you to use numbers to designate
the tables, shake things up a bit and use numbers that have special meaning to
you and your soon-to-be spouse. Be sure to include on the table number a brief
description of the significance of the number. For example, if you each have
one sibling, note that on table #1's card. Table #10 might explain that your
birthdays are only ten days apart. Table #9¾? Perhaps you met waiting in line
at the theater for tickets to the latest Harry Potter film!
Destinations
Consider naming tables after cities, parks, restaurants or
other destinations that have special meaning for you both. Did you two meet
waiting in line at the coffee shop on the corner? Seat your grandparents at the
Common Grounds Café table. Maybe he proposed while on your summer trip to
Colorado. Have your college buds gather at the Pike’s Peak table. Were you
childhood classmates who both attended summer camp together? Your friends will
get a kick out of sitting at the Camp Tamakwa table. Again, be sure to offer a
printed explanation on each table number card.
Sports Nuts
For fellas who are lucky enough to catch themselves a girl
who loves cheering on her favorite football, basketball or hockey team, going
the sports theme route is a fun way to go. Pick your sport. Consider using team
logos in lieu of numbers. Your guests will have a ball!
Authors or Favorite Books
For the well-read couple, utilizing the names of famous
authors or books is a fancy way to designate tables. Looking for a fun way to
help your guests pass a little time before the reception starts? Stand the
books up on their tables to serve as table markers. Leave cards designed like
old library book pocket inserts printed with a short quiz about the book at
each place setting on each corresponding table. Who can name Captain Ahab's
ship? To which island country did Gulliver travel?
Nature
Trees, national parks, world famous lakes, mountain ranges,
regional wild animals, flowers… whatever elements of Mother Nature call to you
will make for a down-to-Earth seating plan.
Movies
Are you and your betrothed movie aficionados? His buddies
will appreciate being seated at the Rocky
or Godfather tables while the bride’s
galpals can chat about scenes from movies such as When Harry Met Sally and Pretty
Woman. Your parents and grandparents can reminisce about scenes from old
gems like Casablanca and Gone with the Wind. Where to seat the
groomsmen? They can gather ‘round The
Hangover table to rehash the bachelor party!
Hobbies and Interests
Is the groom a car fanatic? Consider naming tables after his
favorite autos. Are the bride and groom both teachers? Seat guests at tables
named after subjects and classes. Are you real board game lovers? Incorporate
your favorites – who wouldn't want to be seated at the "Miss Scarlet"
Clue-themed table? (We advise not leaving
a lead pipe or revolver on the table, however!)
Whether you opt to go the creative route and have fun with
your table names and numbers, or simply rely upon sequential numbers, use your
table cards to jazz things up a bit. Photos, clip art, mini chalkboards,
festive vases… the possibilities are endless. The day is all about the two of
you. Why not make it personal and fun?
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