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Where should our children sit?

fourbbs, 27 June, 2014 at 10:34 Posted on Planning 0 5
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Hello!

We were talking about how our tables will be configured last night and it suddenly occurred to us that we have no idea where to sit our children. We have two girls who will be 3.5 and 5.5 on our wedding day. They are both very independent and spend a lot of time with both sides of our family. As much as I obviously adore our gorgeous girls I'm not sure I'd want them sat with us at the top table, I dread to think how much of our youngest's dinner would end up on me or her Dada!

Would it be completely out of order to sit them at the table nearest us with my sisters, MOH's husband and their children? I know my sisters wouldn't mind looking after them for the meal and speeches but I would just hate anyone to think we were being selfish! Any advice or experience would be massively appreciated!

Xx

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Latest activity by Trueowl, 27 June, 2014 at 13:06
  • pammy67
    Beginner April 2015
    pammy67 ·
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    It's a tough one. I think most would expect to see them on the top table but as long as they'd be happy with other members of the family then fair enough. I get the wanting to keep them at a distance. You don't want to be wearing their food lol. X

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  • Pipsybus
    Beginner June 2015
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    I think they'd probably have more fun sitting with other children so I'd say with your sisters would be a great idea. I wouldn't think you were selfish if I saw this at a wedding - I'd think you were being practical and if your sisters are happy to help with them then all is good. Also, little ones at that age are quite happy wandering around so they'll come for a cuddle between courses or wander to see other relatives. You can go find them occasionally and it'll give you a chance to mingle if you want to.

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  • kharv
    Beginner March 2012
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    I wouldn't think anything of this to be honest. Sounds like a good idea to sit them with your sister.

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  • pinkandteal
    Beginner September 2014
    pinkandteal ·
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    Our daughters (aged 5 and 9) will be sitting with the other bridesmaids and ushers. The ushers and adult bridesmaid will be keeping an eye on them for meal/speeches, then they will be free to enjoy the evening and the girls will dance/run around/see family & friends in the evening.

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  • Paula @ Ollievision
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    It's totally flexible and nobody will think it odd regardless of what you choose. Sometimes the kids are on the top table or sometimes they are with relatives. I have also seen them all seated together at the back of the room on a special kids table where they can enjoy it with their friends.

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    Beginner October 2014
    Trueowl ·
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    We're only having 5 on our top table - me, hubby & our 3 girls (my kids so they're my responsibility). I know other family members would be happy to have them but I want everyone to enjoy the meal without having to entertain my kids! X

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