Long table seating chart
Long tables read as a single banqueting room and they use awkward spaces better than rounds. The trade-off is that guests only talk to the people opposite and beside them, so the order along the table matters more than the table itself.
Eight per long table is the safe figure. Sixteen is possible with two rows of eight facing each other, but you lose the middle of the table to flowers.
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What this layout gives you
- Rectangular tables of eight, easy to line up in rows.
- Head positions at the ends for the couple or the parents.
- Good for narrow rooms and for marquees.
- Print keeps the row order so staff can lay the room out.
Questions
Do long tables need a head table?
No. Many couples sit in the middle of the longest table. If you want to be seen, a separate head table works better.
How wide should a banquet table be?
90 cm is standard. Anything narrower and the centrepieces end up in someone's plate.
How do I seat couples on a long table?
Opposite each other, not side by side: they talk to their neighbours and still see each other.