http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/2009/01/08/seating-arrangements/ Plan your San Diego Wedding with BridalInquirer.com Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:16:40 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/2009/01/08/seating-arrangements/comment-page-1/#comment-499 An Atlanta Bride Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:50:38 +0000 http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/?p=1039#comment-499 Wow. What a picture! That room is GORGEOUS!!! Wow. What a picture! That room is GORGEOUS!!!

]]> http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/2009/01/08/seating-arrangements/comment-page-1/#comment-475 Melanie @ Goodnickels Photography Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:09:33 +0000 http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/?p=1039#comment-475 We were married at a restaurant, and there were five booths to one side, on a platform, so my parents sat at one with my grandparents, my mother-in-law sat at the next with her sister and daughter, and our wedding party sat at the next two, with my siblings-in-law at the last table. Every wedding I have been to (including the ones we photograph on a regular basis), the parents have sat separately, usually with other members of their family. That was even in the case at my sister-in-law's wedding where my mother-in-law is very close with the groom's family. While the wedding is a blending of two families, I think it is also a time for the parents to celebrate with their own families (siblings, parents, etc.). That is what my parents wanted, at least. I think it is a nice idea to sit with both sets of parents, too, but you may have more fun on your own or with your wedding party. We were married at a restaurant, and there were five booths to one side, on a platform, so my parents sat at one with my grandparents, my mother-in-law sat at the next with her sister and daughter, and our wedding party sat at the next two, with my siblings-in-law at the last table. Every wedding I have been to (including the ones we photograph on a regular basis), the parents have sat separately, usually with other members of their family. That was even in the case at my sister-in-law’s wedding where my mother-in-law is very close with the groom’s family. While the wedding is a blending of two families, I think it is also a time for the parents to celebrate with their own families (siblings, parents, etc.). That is what my parents wanted, at least. I think it is a nice idea to sit with both sets of parents, too, but you may have more fun on your own or with your wedding party.

]]> http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/2009/01/08/seating-arrangements/comment-page-1/#comment-472 Sherrie Abruscato Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:18:24 +0000 http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/?p=1039#comment-472 I think that finding out what the experts say is wonderful. However, today's weddings are usually not ruled by the etiquette rules. It so much wiser to take into consideration what will make your wedding the best wedding it can be. After all, isn't that the reason there is such a thing as ettiquette rules. So I would advise the bride to check with the parents and see how they feel about it since they are the ones most affected and I'm sure she wants it to be memorable for them also. I think that finding out what the experts say is wonderful. However, today’s weddings are usually not ruled by the etiquette rules. It so much wiser to take into consideration what will make your wedding the best wedding it can be. After all, isn’t that the reason there is such a thing as ettiquette rules. So I would advise the bride to check with the parents and see how they feel about it since they are the ones most affected and I’m sure she wants it to be memorable for them also.

]]> http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/2009/01/08/seating-arrangements/comment-page-1/#comment-471 Carey @ Lasso'd Moon Designs Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:53:49 +0000 http://www.bridalinquirer.com/blog/?p=1039#comment-471 When my husband and I got married, we sat at a table that only had our parents. The bridal party was taking up two tables anyway, and we really wanted to share our first meal as a couple with the people that helped make the day happen. When my husband and I got married, we sat at a table that only had our parents. The bridal party was taking up two tables anyway, and we really wanted to share our first meal as a couple with the people that helped make the day happen.

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