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First, I would like to get everyone's opinion on the proper method for seating at a formal event, like a wedding, an anniversary party, etc. Which of these two ways would be considered proper? Assume that the tables all have an identifying number on them.
1. Table at the entrance of the hall, with an alphabetical list of the guests with their corresponding table number. The guest goes to the assigned table, looks for their place card on the table, and sits at the assigned seat.
2. Table at the entrance of the hall, with place cards lined up in alphabetical order. Each place card holds a guest name and the table at which the guest will be seated. The guest takes the place card over to the assigned table and chooses a seat.
Second, I would like to know if anyone is aware of any web sites on etiquette.
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quote:Originally posted by poSSum: You're joking, right
You need to have ushers at the door, escorting guests to their seat.
[ 25 July 2001: Message edited by: poSSum ]
Art, I meant at a wedding reception, not the wedding ceremony. Obviously you'd have ushers at the ceremony.
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Just make it a free-for-all and let the guests decide who they're going to sit by. If you try and choose, you'll just go through too much stress w/in your family during the planning. Let everyone pick their own seats.
My opinion of course................No wedding is worth the stress that people put themselves through during the planning process. Keep it simple and don't worry about it being "perfect". It's the little things that don't go as planned that make it memorable and personal instead of "the big show".
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