How do I create a wedding table plan?

Start by collecting your final RSVPs and noting any dietary requirements, access needs or seating preferences. Check with your venue how many tables you have and their sizes, usually seating 6 to 10 guests each. Then decide on your table names or numbers. You can use numbers, place names, song titles, or anything meaningful to you. Next, group guests into tables. Sit people who already know each other together, but also mix in a few new faces if you think they will get on. Keep couples together unless they have asked otherwise. Put older guests or those with mobility issues near the toilets or the buffet, if there is one. Children should sit with their parents or in a separate kids' table if you prefer. Once you have a draft, ask your partner or a trusted friend to check it for any awkward pairings. Then create the visual plan. You can use a simple spreadsheet to list names under each table, then transfer that to a board, a printed card, or a digital display. Make sure the font is large enough to read from a metre away. Print a final version a few days before the wedding, and bring a few blank name cards for last-minute changes. If you have a wedding website, you can also share the plan digitally with guests who want to check in advance.