Everyone who RSVP’d to your wedding has a place at the table. And everyone will know exactly where their place is at the table with a creative wedding seating chart. If you are having a seated dinner it is probably a good idea to have a wedding seating chart. A seating chart organizes the nitty gritty details of your wedding in an aesthetically pleasing way.
Traditionally, the seating chart is a large sign or display that is organized alphabetically and displayed at the entrance of the reception or dining room so guests would know where to sit. The seating chart eliminates any awkwardness for guests not knowing where to sit or if there is enough room. It’s alleviates the burden of the guests and the wait staff if everyone is already assigned a place at the table.
If you are struggling on how to display your seating chart then consider some of these creative ideas below that put a modern touch on tradition. And if you are stressing out about how to create your guest list, assign seating arrangements, the dining layout and more check out this wedding tool.
10 Unique and Modern Wedding Seating Chart Ideas
Let your creativity soar with these ideas. You can be as simple and streamlined or as fun and wacky as you want when it comes to your seating charts.
Minimalist Seating Chart
Etsy • $6.00
A minimalist design that goes with any theme for a wedding. A downloadable seating chart to print in any size on your own time.
Rustic Wood Sign
Amazon • $49.99
A rustic wood design for an outdoor wedding. Coming in four sizes and multiple patterns. Print out guests’ names to include on the sign.
Acrylic Mirror Chart
Etsy • $144
A classy design for a classy wedding. A mirror-style chart coming in gold, silver, and rose gold! Thick material to keep the chart looking brand new!
Photo Seating Chart
Zazzle • $13.76
Customize a seating chart with a picture of you and your significant other for a personal touch! The option to frame the seating chat is available for an additional cost.
3D miniature Seating Chart
Etsy • $43.01
Something different guests will love, a 3D-designed seating chart! Place the miniature chat on a table identical to the tables and chairs in real life so guests have no confusion about where to sit!
Customized Seating Chart
Minted • $112
A simple design for the simplistic couple. Six color themes and two sizes to choose from, finding the perfect seating chart is possible on Minted!
Modern Wedding Sign
Etsy • $255
Recent trends have been the half-arched wedding signs. A modern twist to the basic seating chart, as well as very photogenic.
‘Find your Face’ Seating Chart
Etsy • $123.17
A fun idea for a basic seating chart. Include each guest with their face on the board to make the wedding more personable than before.
Travel Guest Seating Chart
JW Designs • $100
For the adventurous couple, including the world map incorporates what they love most. Your guests can be seated all around the world.
Champagne Wedding Seating Chart
Etsy • $119.45
A classy idea for an outdoor wedding. Providing champagne or cider for each guest to welcome them into the reception.
Wedding seating charts can be stressful, as there are so many designs to choose from. We hope this roundup of a few ideas can help ease future planning! Whether creative or classy, everyone will enjoy the seating chart.
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