Seating Plan Ideas
A well-designed seating plan does more than assign tables—it sets the tone for the entire celebration. With a bit of creativity, couples can showcase their personality and style. You need look no further than Pinterest for unique seating plan ideas!
You’ve seen one seating plan, you’ve seen them all huh? Not so! Traditionally, seating plans or seating charts have been a fairly vanilla affair. We’re talking some printed names on a piece of paper and in a frame if you’re lucky. Modern day couples have bought a new twist to this seemingly mundane event staple by adding their individuality to their seating chart.
We’d encourage you to start with ideas that involve who you are as a couple. Do you ride bikes? Like the movies? Have a thing for ice cream? Any likes or personality quirks can be developed into fun ideas for a seating plan. Check out our blog for a bit of inspiration to get the ideas flowing!
Lego Board
Into Lego or just want something interactive and fun? One of In the Booth Adelaide’s recent couples had a super fun seating plan idea. Each guest was able to make their own likeness using Lego pieces which were then places on the board! The result? So much fun for guests making their masterpiece and a great talking point for guests to visit in the room later in the night to check out the end result!
Unique Display Piece
Sometimes a cool idea can be as simple as the right display piece. Into riding bikes? Why not display your seating chart on a vintage bicycle? If you’re having a country wedding, why not display your seating plan on a hay bale or a tractor tyre?
A Work of Art
A beautiful piece of artwork that matches your wedding theme or that is special to you makes a beautiful display piece. Just attach your seating information with removable glue dots to protect the artist’s original.
Photo Wall
An interactive photo wall is a great idea for a wedding seating plan. It can also be a super fun way to get the photo booth pumping! Place your guests’ names on a board with a sticky dot or paperclip or even in an envelope. Leave instructions for them to remove their name and replace it with a photo booth photo or Guest Cam print! The end result will be an awesome photo wall of memories that guests are sure to stop by for a look during the evening. In return, you’re guaranteed to get more photo booth prints. Win-win!
Incorporate A Gift
What about using your seating plan to incorporate your gifts for your guests? Shot glass walls, custom sunglasses or even potted plants can all be customised with your guests’ names. They will then pick up their gift and take it with them to their table. This is a great idea if you have a handyman in the family. Just make sure your display piece or wall is sturdy enough to withstand any wind and won’t damage your venue’s floor. Don’t forget to organise a trustworthy family member to take it home at the end of your wedding either.
Note from the Heart
A handwritten and heart felt note in an envelope is such a sweet and totally budget friendly idea. All it requires is your time, which is meaningful in itself. Set aside the months before your wedding to write a meaningful note to each of your guests individually. Write their names and table number on the front of a small envelope and display these in a creative way at your reception entry. Guests will absolutely love looking for their own and it’s sure to be a treasured keepsake.
