There are so many small tasks and decisions that a couple has to make during their wedding planning process. One of them is choosing whether you and your future spouse want to sit at a head table or a sweetheart table. This blog post has all that you need to know about these two set ups so that you can decide which one best suits you.
First up is the head table. The head table is basically a large table, comes in many shapes and sizes, where you are sitting with your bridal party and also sometimes immediate family members. The pro’s of having this set up are:
- It provides another way for you to honor those that are close to you. While your wedding day is meant to honor you, shining a light on those who helped be a part of the celebration is always appreciated. It’s never a bad idea to make others feel special.
- Your guests won’t feel separated from you. With a head table you and your spouse can talk, laugh and interact with people and not feel so separate. This lets people feel more connected to you both.
- Those you love will surround you. There is nothing better than getting to sit down, relax and be at a table with the ones you cherish most, after such a big celebration. You can unwind, reflect, and make fantastic memories throughout the night.
Now, it’s time to move on to the sweetheart table. This type of table is a small table meant for just you and your spouse. It is usually decorated super cute and cozy for the couple. The benefits to having this type of seating arrangement is:
- You can spend some special alone time with your beloved. Despite what you may have heard, a wedding will really fly by so fast when the day comes. Oftentimes couples get so caught up in trying to speak to everyone that they do not spend along time with each other. It is super important to have a little one-on-one time during the day and a sweetheart table is great for that.
- You will feel obligated to get up to speak to everyone. Being seated at a sweetheart table will make you inclined to get up to speak to your guests, being that you are not seating with them. If seated at a head table, you may get so consumed in conversation with others that you do not get around to speaking to everyone.
- Your bridal party will be able to mingle with others. It isn’t uncommon for your bridal party to bring a date to your wedding. A great benefit for having a sweetheart table is that your bridal party can be seated with their significant others, instead of being split up from them.
Both options are great, so the decision comes down entirely to preference. We hope that this blog was helpful for you making your decision!
Tracy Pope
Devoted to Your Event