Hi ladies, we are starting to sort out our table plans and are unsure and undecided with who / how to have our top table. We both decided a while back that we didnt like the traditional top tables and would like a round one probably with just us and our parents so that everyone can chat together. On visiting the venue again a couple weeks back the manager there suggested an oval table as if we had a round one then some people will have their back to the wedding. We were not too fussed by that but on mentioning it to mothers they have said that whilst they will do what we like they probably would like to be able to see everyone. We quite liked the oval table as everyone can still chat but are not sat in a formal long line and so started thinking we might go for that.
However, it's a bit uneven at the moment and we can't decide who else to add on. At the moment it would be me and OH, my parents, OH mum and husband, OH dad and wife, that would mean 4 people on one side of us but only 2 on the other as we dont want to split couples up.
Options are - the best man and his girlfriend, however I'm not sure I want the best mans girlfriend on our top table. Chief bridesmaid and her husband, however they have a 1 year old and I dont particularly want a baby on the top table. My 2 sisters who are bridesmaids and both single, however OH thinks it would be odd to have them there and not best man and chief bridesmaid. My little brother, who is the only one of my 4 brothers and sisters who isnt in the bridal party (older brother is an usher) and so would be a way to involve him.
OR, do we just leave it like it is and it doesnt matter that we are not bang in the middle?? Any suggestions on whether this would look odd?
Thank you :-)
PS, we also dont like the tables just the two of us and so that is not an option either
