What is a sweetheart table?

Are you looking for an alternative to a traditional head table at your wedding reception? If so, then you may want to consider a sweetheart table! This is a smaller table that solely seats the newlyweds, while the rest of the bridal party and immediate family are seated elsewhere.

What is the difference between a head table and a sweetheart table?

The head table refers to a larger table that includes the bride and groom, their wedding party, and/or immediate family members. The sweetheart table is a much smaller table wherein the bride and groom sit by themselves at their own table during the reception.

What size table is a sweetheart table?

36-inch to 48-inch tables are best suited for a Sweetheart Table. If your guests will be seated for long periods of time (like for a formal dinner), go with the smaller number of people (for example, only put 8 at a 60-inch round).

What is a bridal sweetheart table?

A sweetheart table is a small (usually circular) table set up for just the bride and groom at their wedding reception. The bride and groom will sit together, facing their guests, with their bridal party and families at the adjacent tables.

Where do you place a sweetheart table?

The sweetheart table is typically set up at the front of the reception room or space, facing all your guests. Being in the front of the room, you and your spouse can take in the view of all your loved ones there to celebrate your marriage. The best size for a sweetheart table is a 4-foot round option.

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Is a sweetheart table necessary?

A sweetheart table will let you step away from the madness of being newlyweds, reset, and enjoy the reception. It gives you a little time to breathe, and maybe share some exchanges of things that have happened to you that day that you don't necessarily want to share with other people.

Who sits on what side of sweetheart table?

Traditionally the bride sits on the left, and the groom sits on the right. If you're doing a sweetheart table, the Bridal party can sit at a dining table, with each other, their dates, family or friends. It's ok to have them sit at different tables, put them where ever you think they'll be most comfortable!

What is the table called where the bride and groom sit?

A head table is a long table that houses the entire bridal party the bride and groom sit toward the middle, with the bridesmaids lined up next to the bride and the groomsmen lined up next to the groom. This option is great for your photography, everyone important is lined up in one place.

What is a king's table at a wedding?

The King's Table is a rectangular table set up to accommodate the bridal party, dates, family members and whomever else you decide to invite. Although it sounds a bit overwhelming on the outset, it is intimate due to the nature of who is invited to sit with you.

Should bride and groom have their own table?

The bride and groom have the option to sit a sweetheart's table together or at a bridal party table with all members of the bridal party sitting together. Some couples also opt to sit a table with the Best Man, Maid/Matron of Honor, their parents and their grandparents.

Who goes on head table at wedding?

Traditionally, the top table is the table at the head of the reception room where the newlyweds, their parents, the best man and the maid of honour sit facing the guests.

What side does the bride and groom sit on the top table?

Traditionally the groom would sit on the right of the bride. A long rectangular table with the bride and groom in the center is the traditional table setting for the top table. The maid of honour and best man sit on either side of the bride and groom.

How long is a bridal table?

As a general rule, standard dimensions make round tables available in 36”, 48”, 60”, and 72”, with enough space to be able to seat 2-4 people, 4-6 people, 8 people, and 10 people per table, respectively.

Do parents sit together at wedding reception?

Traditionally, the parents all sit at the same reception table, along with siblings not in the wedding party, the officiant and his or her spouse (if they attend the reception) and any grandparents.

Who is supposed to walk the mother of the groom down the aisle?

As the wedding begins, the groom's mother will be escorted down the aisle, to the first pew, right-hand side, by the head usher or a groomsman who is a family member. A nice touch includes the groom escorting his mother down the aisle. As the groom's mother is escorted to her seat, her husband will follow along behind.

Can you mix table sizes at wedding?

You can also mix different sized round tables to accommodate more guests at a table if needed, without changing the look completely. Mixing and matching your wedding table sizes and shapes is becoming more popular too and can create more visual appeal.

How many people can sit at a king table?

Seats 8-12 guests.

Where does mother of bride sit at reception?

The parents of the bride always sit in the first pew or row on the left, facing where the ceremony will be held; the groom's parents sit in the first row on the right. At same-sex marriage ceremonies, the couple might assign each family a side, and seat guests on "Bill's side" or "Kevin's side" accordingly.

What is a long table at a wedding called?

There are 5 popular types of long tables. Call them what you want- farm tables, vineyard tables, king's tables, royal tables, banquet tables, classroom tables, console tables but they are all some type of long, rectangle table used at a wedding reception.

What's a king's table?

The King's Table was a carved stone table that was a symbol of royal power in England. The table was used by monarchs from the 13th century onward for coronation feasts and state banquets.

Why does the bride sit on the left?

We hate to break it to you, but you might not love the reasons—the tradition behind the bride standing on the left side of the altar actually stems from the old days of "marriage by capture," meaning the groom needed to leave his right hand (aka, his fighting hand which he used to hold the sword) free in the event that ...

Do couples sit next to each other at weddings?

Do couples need to sit together? Couples do not necessarily have to sit next to each other, but they should be placed on the same table. Traditionally only engaged couples should sit next to each other, but this is not a hard and fast rule.

Where does the best man sit at a wedding ceremony?

Traditionally, the newlyweds sit in the middle of the table, with the bride seated to the groom's right. Same-sex couples can feel free to seat themselves as they'd like. For a male/female pattern around the table, seat the best man next to the bride and the maid of honor next to the groom.

How many hours before wedding should bride be ready?

For the bride and a bridal party of four, we suggest starting to get ready six hours before the ceremony begins. This will provide ample time for hair, makeup, and photos. Add an hour and a half for each additional bridal party member (or subtract the same amount of time for smaller wedding parties).

Is 10pm too early to end a wedding?

Many wedding venues have a curfew of 10 p.m., and some are even earlier, depending on zoning restrictions. For most couples, 10 p.m. is not nearly late enough to stop the party.