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Table Plan Help

Nutsy40, 12 June, 2012 at 23:05 Posted on Planning 0 4

My Son is getting married in a few months. Its a reasonably bid wedding (about 140 for the meal). As the mother in law to be I have kept my opinions to myself, its their wedding after all. I have contributed financially, my decision.I have not even asked for any friends to get invitations and only asked for direct family to be invited, which I'm sure would have happened anyway. I am helping out with wedding invites and table decorations at my daughter in laws to be's request.

I can be a bit of a control freak so have deliberatley been very positive in every decision the bride has made. Now this one I am having trouble with.

The bride to be told me yesterday that she has decided not to mix the familys at the meal but "feels they would feel more comfortable sitting with people they know".

Mixing the guests at the meal I feel allows the two familys to get to know each other better and I really think that it gives the impression they don't get on.

Opinions please Smiley smile️?️

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Latest activity by jules40, 13 June, 2012 at 01:45
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    In all the family weddings I have attended, I have only been sat on a table with other family members. I can see your point of wanting to mix people up, but for me, its often been the 1st time I've seen some of my family in a long time. I find its a good chance to catch up with them, rather than trying to chat to the OH's relatives that I'm likely not to see again in a long time, if at all.

    I certainly wouldnt think it meant that the families didnt get on if the tables werent mixed! They could have half-half on each table, but its really up to your son & daughter-in-law to decide on.

    I found table planning the hardest part of the whole wedding to organise, & to then have to work out each table to include half from each side of the family, would be a nightmare.

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    Thanks for the replys Ladies,

    I guess I am worrying over nothing and a bit behind the times ?

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    Hazel Hi ? hope married life is treating you well? I probably sound like a stalker but my friend showed me a picture the other day of a dress and coat she liked and it reminded me of your amazing wedding outfit !

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