wedding party question

[Ally]

we are having 5 people on each side, and i would like to have a head table, but some of the wp members are married or will be bringing guests. because we have so many people i dont think that we can fit everyone at a head table, but i dont want to split them up from their dates or spouses. the only other thing i can think of is just seating them at regular tables. does anyone have any suggestions?

[jillian]

If you want a head table then I say go for it. Your wedding party will only be separated from their spouses/dates while they eat. Afterwards everyone will be able to mingle.

I do realize that some people don't like the idea of not eating next to their spouse/date, but I don't understand why.

[lilacs]

I'm will Jillian on this

Eat, then go hang with the spouse.

It's not like you are imprisoning the WP for 3 days or something!

claire

[lilacs]

I mean with jillian on this

[*TanyaJeanne*]

I would say you can still have your head table. 99% of my wedding party was married or had a guest with them. They were only away from them while they were eating which was only like 30 minutes or so. You should be fine to have your group sitting together at the meal :)

[Ally]

thanks everyone. i think that we are going to go ahead and have a head table. it is mostly preston that didnt want to seperate anyone, but you all have a good point, its just for a little while.

Thank you all again!

[Jaime]

Yeah I would just have the WP at the head table, then they can go be with their spouse/guest.

[km]

:computer:

You can certainly have a table for them, but I have never been to a wedding where spouses, or dates were ever at the head table, nor special seating even if they didn't know anyone at the wedding. I think it is very nice of you to think of them that way.........

:wavey:

[Ally]

i have for sure decided on going ahead with a head table. it will only be for a little while when they will be seperated, they will live....lol

Thank you again everyone!!!

[jillian]

Yay Ally!

[laurak83]

Ha ha, this is why I'm not letting my bridal party bring dates... I'm evil (and they aren't seeing anyone now). You could always sit at a raised table with just you and your FH.
It should be no problem if the spouses/dates know other people they're sitting with (and if they don't make sure they are introduced at the rehearsal dinner or sometime before the wedding).

[Ally]

the main reason i want them to bring someone if they want is cuz a couple of the wp live in a different state and really dont know anyone but me or maybe like one other person. and since i cant hang out with them all night, i want them to have someone to talk to.

[PurpleFlower]

My WP will have dates and BF and GF waiting for them but I think I will introduce them all so if they want they can take a table togeather while there sig other(the WP) is up with us! I really wanted a head table, It is only for a little while then they can dance and enjoy with their sig other too!

[Andrea]

I love your idea of going ahead and having the head table. You often times seen the head table with the spouses and so on but I don't like the looks of that PLUS...really if they're not secure enuf to be SEPERATED for all of like an hour then theres something wrong :) They should handle it like big boys and gurls :D

[Andrea]

OHHH I like purpleflower's idea of having a table with your WP dates at the table. Introduce them all at the rehearsal or something and then may just hit it rite off ;)

[Ally]

i really like that idea too!

[Andrea]

aren't we just all such a smart thoughtful bunch :hehe: