6 Creative Ways to Showcase Seating Charts for Wedding Receptions

If you've opted for a sit-down dinner, why not add a little fun to the seating chart? This helps set a fun tone for the event right from the start. Guests can have a little fun when finding out where they're sitting. Below are 6 ideas to display seating charts at your next event!

Chalkboard Seating Chart Idea

Have a caligrapher or friend with great handwriting write out what table your guests will be sitting at. Use white or colored chalk that matches your color scheme for the event.

Acrylic or Glass Panels Displaying Guest's Name and Table Number

Adding a little whimsy is a great idea. Have your seating chart printed up on acrylic or glass panels. This will also be something that will be a lasting keepsake of your special day.

Easel Stand Display

There are so many things you can prop up on an easel! It's a fun way to display your seating chart. Choose to have one long list on one easel or break it up into several lists on several different easels. The options are endless!

Mapped Background for Destination Events

Have your guest names and table assignments pinned to a map of the destination everyone traveled to. Great way to incorporate the location of the event into your dinner.

Bookshelves or Floating Shelves

Assign guests their tables and display them on a bookshelf or several floating shelves. Add in a few pictures of the happy couple to help with styling.

Display Table Assignments on Mirrors

Here's another way to have guest's names and table numbers on

Ocean-Themed Props

If you're getting married or have an event near the ocean (hello Charleston), add beach-themed props like shells to display your guest's name and table number.

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These are just a few different ways to think outside the box and not have the same old seating charts. Consider your event's theme and try and incorporate that into the seating chart setup. It's a fun way for guests to enjoy and participate in your event.

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Can you think of other ways to display your guests' seating information? Let us know in the comments below.