My son is getting married soon and has asked his dad (my husband) to be his best man. We are thrilled and honored. Question is seating. We are having open seating at the reception (no assigned seats). I know the bridal party is still suppose to sit at the same table, with the best man to the right of the groom. Where do I sit? I'm not part of the wedding party, but would like to sit with my husband. Help Please!!
This is a bit different. Typically, all of the parents sit at a special table and the bridal party sits at the head table. However, there isn't always a head table.
If there is a head table, your husband would be sitting with your son because he is the best man. If not, he would be sitting with you. You should be sitting with the bride's parents in any case.
If you have open seating without reserving tables for at least the wedding party and/or family, that is going to be a problem. Reserve tables for both. It's as simple as getting reserved signs (10 to a pack) from the local party store and set them on the tables. Tell your party and family to sit at those tables at the rehearsal dinner.
As far as actual seating, couples do try to sit the wedding party together but not always. Sometimes, the bridal party sits with their families. For you, if the couple wants the party sitting together, then sit at a table nearby where your husband will be seated that has a few other people you know. Rhonda Allen, Bridal Consultant New Beginnings Weddings
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