Top Table Issues

Do you have a sibling or someone that could sit in between your parents? I have seen some 'traditional' plans where the Mother of the Bride sits next to the Father of the Groom, and the Father of the Bride sits next to the Mother of the Groom, so you could do it this way? If you have someone else to also sit next to your Mum.

Why dont you just ask her? x

My parents are also divorced. We've opted for a less traditional top table. We have four big tables - we are eating in the restaurant area of the hotel which isn't a traditional shape so the tables are a bit scattered. In the largest area we are having two long tables and have put all of our family (mixed up) on these tables.

Traditional top table seating would go

Chief BM - OH dad - Your mum - OH - You - Your dad - OH mum - Best Man

If you can do that then there are 4 people in between them. I can't imagine her not wanting to be up there with you both just because she is blind, but you and OH should def find some way of asking her if you are unsure x

I plan to ask her today, just dont want to put her on the spot. Need some option to give her.

You could say you're starting on the seating plan but want to check if people are happy to be on the top table so would she prefer to sit up there or with the rest of her family x

I've seen this and it works perfectly. It really depends on how civilised they are between each other. You'd be surprised just how well divorced parents behave on wedding days.