Head Table 101

Head Table 101 What's a head table? At the wedding reception, the head table is where the bride and groom sit. Depending on the arrangement, some or all attendants and parents may join them. It is usually distinguished from the other tables with a floral arrangement or distinct centerpiece. The Sweetheart Table If A table for just the bride and groom at the focal point of the room. Traditionally, the groom sits on the right of the bride. you are using round tables, the general etiquette is to seat men and women alternately around the table. V GROOM BRIDE If you are using long tables, seat couples opposite one another and then alternate men and women along the table. The Party Table A rectangular table at the focal point of the room for the bride, groom, the maid (or matron) of honor, and the best man. The other attendants and their significant others may sit at the head table if there is space. V MAID OF HONOR BRIDESMAID GROOMSMAN GROOM BRIDE BEST BRIDESMAID GROOMSMAN MAN The Family Table This arrangement honors the couple's parents by sitting them at the head table along with the maid (or matron) of honor and best man. MAID OF GROOM'S BRIDE'S GROOM BRIDE BRIDE'S GROOM'S BEST HONER FATHER Mother FATHER Mother MAN Exceptions The flower girl and ring bearer usually sit at the children's table or with their parents. The tables closest to the Bride and Groom should be reserved for the closest friends and FLOWER RING COUSIN SOMEONE'S family. GIRL BEARER SUSIE KID Sources: The Knot SimplyBrulal w w w. simplybri dal.com FULFILLING DREAMS