Tableplan and place names

I hadn't thought too much about this, but I'd be inclined to probably just go with full name on both, for ease and also consistency. It's obviously more formal that way I think, but probably easier too I think? OH and I both have 1 Grandad each, so rather than put Grandad and risk confusing which one's which, I'd imagine it's easier to just have their actual name.

We are matching it with what we put in the invites, so peoples full names as our invites came from my parents and were quite formal. Will do the same for Grandparents to, it will be there full names.

I'm having full names (first and surname) on the table plan to make it easier for people to find their table but on the name cards i'm having their known-by name. i.e. we call one of our friends by his surname so his placecard will have that written on it.

If there's 2 David's sat on the same table then i'm sure they can work it out whicih seat is for them judging by who they're sat next to (their other-half) and even if they end up sat in a slightly different seat than I planned, it doesn't matter.

I send birthday cards through the post addressed to "Grandma" so will be using that on her name card ?

I was thinking full names on the tableplan, but even on our invites, we sent them to Nan or Gran (Surname) which is the only thing I ever call them by.

I think I might go full name on the table plan though and then less formal on the place names. The only thing is, our venue is doing our actual table plan and place names, so Im not sure if it would be easier in that case to make them both the same??

I've got first names only on the place cards, but will be putting full names (well first name and surname, not middle names lol!) on the table planner. We have so many doubles of names it's really funny! 4 Richards is the most!

I don't think it'd be a problem with the venue if you want to do it that way.

It should be full name on the table plan, but either full or first name on the actual table.

If it is a formal wedding it should be full names on both...

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We've got full names on the placecards and table plan. For the bridal party I've put 'Mother of the Bride', 'Best Man' etc on the placecards.

Hope you get it sorted.

Thanks for all your replies. We're not having a super formal wedding, I think full name on plan and first name or Nan etc on place names.

Im going to put full name on the table plan but 1st name or relationship on place cards