When should I start my seating chart?

Start about 2-3 weeks before the wedding, once you have most RSVP responses in. Stellar Moments makes it easy to adjust as late responses come in.

Should I assign specific seats or just tables?

It depends on your preference. For formal weddings, assigned seats are traditional. For casual events, table assignments work well. Stellar Moments supports both approaches.

How do I handle plus-ones and children?

Add family members to each guest in Stellar Moments. The tool tracks plus-ones and children as part of the guest's record, so they're automatically included in seating counts.

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How to Make a Wedding Seating Chart

A chart that holds: groups together, feuds apart, one room.

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Step 1: Finalize your guest list

Before you start arranging tables, you need to know who's coming. Send RSVPs early and track responses. With Stellar Moments, you can send digital RSVP invitations and see responses update in real time. Group your guests by category — bride's family, groom's family, college friends, work colleagues — to make seating decisions easier later.

Step 2: Know your venue layout

Get a floor plan from your venue or take photos during your site visit. Understanding the space — where the dance floor is, where the head table goes, and how much room there is between tables — is essential for a good layout. In Stellar Moments, you can upload your venue image and use it as a background for your seating chart.

Step 3: Place your tables

Start with key tables: the head table, VIP family tables, and the kids' table. Then fill in the rest. Use round tables for most guests (they're better for conversation) and rectangular tables for head tables or long banquet-style seating. Stellar Moments lets you drag and drop both types.

Step 4: Assign guests to seats

Start with must-sit-together groups (couples, immediate family). Then fill tables with compatible guests. Keep feuding relatives apart. Consider conversation dynamics — mix talkative guests with quieter ones. Stellar Moments' auto-assign algorithm does all of this automatically, considering groups, relationships, and your "keep apart" rules.

Step 5: Review and share

Double-check your arrangement. Look for isolated guests, tables with awkward combinations, and any empty seats. Export your chart as an image and share it with your wedding planner, venue coordinator, or partner. Make last-minute adjustments as RSVPs change — Stellar Moments makes it easy to drag guests between tables.

What you get

Digital RSVP tracking to know who's coming

Guest grouping by family, friends, and custom categories

Upload your venue floor plan

Drag-and-drop table placement

Auto-assign with smart algorithm

"Keep apart" rules for difficult dynamics

Export and share your chart as PNG

Last-minute changes made easy

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Create your seating chart for free in just a few minutes.