What do people think of not having a seating plan? Letting your guest sit...

We are for the ceremony, people can sit where they please but due to all my guests having meals options I have to have a seating plan for the meal x

Our guest just sat where they wanted and everyone mingled together it was nice x

Our guest just sat where they wanted and everyone mingled together it was nice x

It's a nice idea in theory but I think everyone would sit in the groups you'd put them in anyway? Plus there's always the risk of some people not being able to sit with the people they know due to seating arrangements which could be uncomfortable for some. Add to that people's dietary requirements and the caterers needing to know where they are and I say seating plans all the way!

I think it would be a fine idea for most of the guests but would end up with potential for couples/families being split up or those random guests standing around with no place left for them. To avoid awkwardness for those few i'd have the seating plan for the meal.

I went to a wedding reception where it was 'sit anywhere' but as others have said, it did end up with odd numbers and some families/couples not being able to sit together so for ours, I did half a seating plan... I mixed everyone up so there was a good mix or people that would get on and allocated a table.. People could choose who to sit next to or where to sit on the table but there were the right numbers and dietary requirements listed for certain tables.

I'm just doing a table plan, so people know where to sit but can chose who they sit next to x

I had a table plan but not assigned seats as I had no dietary requirements. It went well as people got to choose their one seats at the table and choose who they wanted to sit next to. X

I had this... it was fine... who wants to sit with a bunch of people you don't know?x

We didn't have a seating plan and it was fine. :)

This is why we aren't having a formal sit down meal.....just want a casual fun day.....so we are having a buffet and people can mingle as they want to

I depends if you are having a full sit down meal and how many guests. If so, if there are any dietary requirements it would make it a lot easier for the venue. As a guest I prefer to know where I’m sitting.

I went to a wedding without a table plan and it was a nightmare. Took ages for everyone to get seated and people were all over the place, separated from friends and family.

We had a table plan, it was easier for dietary requirements, the guests could all be with the people they know and it was better for my sanity not constantly making sure nobody had been left out!

I like tradition

I won't be having a seating plan for my own wedding I am hoping that everyone gets on well enough to just choose a seat I will have a table for children x

Dietary requirements can be a concern for you catering company. Nut allergies are dangerous and can be a big concern if you are having any part of your meal as a sit down. X

thank you! This has helped me out loads. We are having a sit down meal, we have so many children so will be easier for the seating plan.

I like the idea. People are more likely to have a good time if they feel more comfortable around some people.
One less thing to do too!

I think that is a great idea, however with very fussy family members, we have to have a seating plan.