Hi Im just wondering if anyone has any suggestions as even though my wedding is a bit away I dont know what to do about the top table.Both my parents have passed so I will have my brother standing in my dads role and on my hubbys side of the family his parents are divorced and mum has remarried,but they arent that close,but hes very close to his gran.Its a bit of a confusing one as I dont know who to sit where and will it put out anyone on his side if they are not sitting with us,and also that fact that I wont have my mum and dad on my side what to do???Sorry am at a loss about it.
CommentAuthorMrs (Dove) Pidgeon
The modern top table can have whoever you want on it... some people have just the couple, others the couple and kids, some just biological parents, others parents and grandparents, others just wedding party and no parents... do what suits you.
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CommentAuthormillwalljayne
We're not really having formal seating arrangements, but our version of the top table will be just the two of us. Gives us some time alone on the day as well as saving all the arguments!
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CommentAuthorEmsy5000
have the people you want on your top table the people who will make your meal most pleasant!
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CommentAuthorLauraCrossan
Lol thanks in that case it will probably be just me and him,sounds good didnt realise you could have just the two.
The only time we actually spent at the top table was when we were actually eating each course and the speeches- we wanted to make sure we both tallked to each guest individually, esp family members the other hadn't met before. We each went the opposite way round the room.
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CommentAuthorlemlau
yeah you can have a "sweetheart" table! i think they are really lovely! and a great idea for someone in your position
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CommentAuthorLauraCrossan
Sounds lovely must ask about it,yeah dont think we would spend much time there either,dont like the idea of sitting away from everybody all day
CommentAuthorlemlau
you could place it (depending on venue) in the middle of everyone so you are defo "centre of attention" lol
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CommentAuthorLauraCrossan
Yeah sounds good thanks for all the suggestions xx
CommentAuthorButton-Bell
hey huni im in the same situation my mum passed when i was 13 and my dad passed just over a year ago so at my top table is going to be me my H2B his best man (and his date) and his parents his brother is sitting with the rest of the familry right infront of the top table and beside me my best friend is walking me down the isle and my 2 best friends will be beside him. dont worry about ppl being put out its not like your not inviting them its only a seating plan xx
CommentAuthorSid
we were having a sweetheart table as all families are separated so was easier but now we r having just the bridal party as in me, hubby, 2 bridesmaids, best man and my bro as he will be giving me away that way we dont upset moms&dads they have their own family tables-no arguments that way hehe :-)
CommentAuthorMaggielou
Our top table will be removed after the speeches to make room for the disco so we're not putting my nan on it now. Only able, chatty ppl. Their chairs will be added onto other tables for them to sit down
CommentAuthor*KelBel*
we're having bm's and best man with their partners on our top table, as both sets of parents are separated/divorced! so we're gonna sit them all on separate tables with their new partners and put family members/friends of ours that they know with them x
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CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
we are having the four people that come with us to america
Ive been thinking about this alot cause my parents are divorced and both have new partners. There might be too many people on mine. My friend was having trouble about which family to have on her top table so she decided just to have a top table for 2 for her and her bloke. Makes life so much easier :)
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CommentAuthorRachelMarie
i've been thinking about this 2 as both my parents are divorced and hav new partners sweetheart table sounds like a good idea although i've never been to a wedding that has done this!!
