What is a wedding table plan for a banquet?

At a banquet style reception, guests sit at fixed tables rather than choosing their own place. A table plan is the visual guide that tells each person where they belong. It is usually a board placed near the entrance to the reception room, or it may be sent to guests in advance with their invitation.

You can design the plan in many ways. A classic option is a large board with each table named or numbered and the guest names written on it. Some couples use a map of the room with table numbers and a separate list of names. Others create a digital plan that guests can check on their phones.

When you draw up the plan, think about who sits together. Place families and friends at the same table, and keep young children near their parents. If you have guests who do not know many others, seat them with friendly people who can help them settle in. Make sure the plan is clear and easy to read from a distance, and consider adding a small map of the room so guests can find their table without asking.