Do we need to have assigned seating at reception tables?

We would like to have long tables at our reception rather than rounds, but I am having a problem with the table cards for the guests. Since each table will hold about 25 guests, is it still appropriate to assign a guest to a table but have them seat themselves? Or, do we need to use actual place.... [Read more]

Renting chairs when planning a wedding on a budget

Our ceremony & reception will be at the same site. There will be about 80 guests there. I am having issues with the chairs. We will be renting everything. Our reception will be under a tent & the whole formality will be semi-formal. The ceremony will not be long (about 15-20 minutes).... [Read more]

Making My Own Tents or Covering

I am having my wedding reception at my home. WE are trying to save money and have found that renting the tent for the area we need is quite expensive. Does anyone have any creative ideas on how to make our own homemade tent or covering. This is the area where we will have the tables for our.... [Read more]

Seating and Unity Candle Lighting of Divorced Parents

My daughter wants unity candles lit by me (the mother), her Dad, and the groom's mother and father. Each of the four of us are divorced and remarried. Please suggest ways to handle the escorting and seating of the biological mothers for the lighting of the unity candle. We have seen this done.... [Read more]

Is it approiate for one to pull up a chair with a groomsman

My boyfriend is a groomsman in his sisters wedding. He is the only one I know at this wedding and I feel weird going. During the reception he will be seated with the bridal party and I have no idea where I will be seated. I am scared and I'm thinking of pulling up a chair next to my man; is that.... [Read more]