bridal party table???

Original post by prindia

Mar 16, 2005 11:52 AM

are you doing a table for the bridal party or will they be seating with whom ever they come with?

nferrandi Posted: Mar 16, 2005 12:36 PM

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Posted by marc_rai

I think the bridal party will sit with us up front. No SO or dates.

What if their dates don't know any other guests? Don't you think that's kind of rude? The fact of the matter is, if you seat your BP with you and their dates at other tables, you realize that your BP will never be at the table with you and your FH.

ETS- I know that I would be really offended if DH was in someone's BP and he was seated at a different table than me. We would probably wind up hanging out at the bar togther most of the night and would only sit at our table to eat and then get back up.

wood2be Posted: Mar 16, 2005 01:07 PM

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Posted by nferrandi

ETS- I know that I would be really offended if DH was in someone's BP and he was seated at a different table than me. We would probably wind up hanging out at the bar togther most of the night and would only sit at our table to eat and then get back up.

I would be the same way!

marc_rai Posted: Mar 16, 2005 01:07 PM

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Posted by nferrandi

Posted by marc_rai

I think the bridal party will sit with us up front. No SO or dates.

What if their dates don't know any other guests? Don't you think that's kind of rude? The fact of the matter is, if you seat your BP with you and their dates at other tables, you realize that your BP will never be at the table with you and your FH.

ETS- I know that I would be really offended if DH was in someone's BP and he was seated at a different table than me. We would probably wind up hanging out at the bar togther most of the night and would only sit at our table to eat and then get back up.

I think only 3 people in my bridal party are bringing dates (my cousin, my sister, and my FH BM). Almost all our friends know each other (we've been together for almost 9 years) and we can sit the SO with some of our friends. FH single friends are not trying to bring dates because they want to link up with my GF. We're the first one of our friends to get married and everyone is pretty young.

We did think about sitting them with friends, but we wanted to recognize the BP and have them stand out. Plus, it will be a nice photo opportunity. All my BM know each other so it's not like they will just be sitting there eating with no one to talk to.

We may just end up doing the MOH and BM sitting with us, but they are actually the ones who will have dates.

The way I see it, people will just be sitting together to eat and I think everyone will be on the dancefloor.

Our decision is not finalized yet, so I do appreciate everyone feedback on this. Thanks Lenie for posting this thread!

BTW, how long does the eating portion of dinner actually last? I have only been to one wedding and I can't remember.

marc_rai Posted: Mar 16, 2005 01:08 PM

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Posted by wood2be

Posted by nferrandi

ETS- I know that I would be really offended if DH was in someone's BP and he was seated at a different table than me. We would probably wind up hanging out at the bar togther most of the night and would only sit at our table to eat and then get back up.

I would be the same way!

I'm hoping my BM will be up dancing. They already know that they are supposed to keep the party moving!

Bunnymonkey Posted: Mar 16, 2005 01:23 PM

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wherever they like - no assigned seating.

Honestly, I think sitting the BP up front away from their guests is rude. Seating them with their dates is the way to go.

Suzannebride Posted: Mar 16, 2005 02:21 PM

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I have been to a few weddings where my boyfriend would sit at the head table and I was stuck with strangers far away. It was really awkward for me and if I had known before we RSVPed I wouldn't have gone. Just my opinion!

marc_rai Posted: Mar 16, 2005 02:24 PM

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Posted by Suzannebride

I have been to a few weddings where my boyfriend would sit at the head table and I was stuck with strangers far away. It was really awkward for me and if I had known before we RSVPed I wouldn't have gone. Just my opinion!

Wow, didn't know it was so big of an issue. I may reconsider my original thought or just ask my BM what they think.

dpli Posted: Mar 16, 2005 02:28 PM

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Posted by Suzannebride

I have been to a few weddings where my boyfriend would sit at the head table and I was stuck with strangers far away. It was really awkward for me and if I had known before we RSVPed I wouldn't have gone. Just my opinion!

this is awkward for most people. I think if the dates or SOs are not comfortable with the people they are seated with, your BP may be more concerned about the comfort level of their guest than about their role in the BP.

snowprincess805 Posted: Mar 16, 2005 02:35 PM

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Posted by dpli

Posted by Suzannebride

I have been to a few weddings where my boyfriend would sit at the head table and I was stuck with strangers far away. It was really awkward for me and if I had known before we RSVPed I wouldn't have gone. Just my opinion!

this is awkward for most people. I think if the dates or SOs are not comfortable with the people they are seated with, your BP may be more concerned about the comfort level of their guest than about their role in the BP.

one of the weedings i went to this summer -my fi was in the wedding - i sat with other people - all the people i knew at the wedding were in the wedding party so it sucked for me-all the guys ate quickly to see their dates

Goldi1021 Posted: Mar 16, 2005 02:38 PM

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My bridal party will be sitting amongst the other guests.

curliegirl Posted: Mar 16, 2005 02:40 PM

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Some of the BP have both in the BP so, I think we might do a table just for them, but I think it really depends on whether we max out our room......and it looks like we will!

angdoceul Posted: Mar 16, 2005 10:30 PM

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I am doing the same

FTRBRIDE Posted: Mar 16, 2005 10:52 PM

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LauderLady Posted: Mar 16, 2005 10:57 PM

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Posted by nferrandi

We had two BP tables and we had their dates seated with them.

We did the same.

lisad117 Posted: Mar 16, 2005 11:15 PM

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We will sit them with other guests and not have separate tables for them.

eric'sbride Posted: Mar 16, 2005 11:33 PM

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Posted by coxmandi

My bridal party (and dates) are sitting with FH and I. I hate the idea of sitting at a table with just the two of us. This only works because we have such a small bridal party.

This is what we are doing as well. We want to enjoy the party in in the company of those closest to us. We have the honeymoon and the rest of our lives to spend at a table with just each other.

prindia Posted: Mar 16, 2005 11:39 PM

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Posted by eric'sbride

Posted by coxmandi

My bridal party (and dates) are sitting with FH and I. I hate the idea of sitting at a table with just the two of us. This only works because we have such a small bridal party.

This is what we are doing as well. We want to enjoy the party in in the company of those closest to us. We have the honeymoon and the rest of our lives to spend at a table with just each other.