How do I create a seating chart?
Design your reception seating arrangement by assigning guests to tables.
Plan requirement: Pro plan
Short answer: Go to Planner > Seating to create tables, drag guests to assign seats, and finalize your layout.
Creating your seating chart
Go to Planner > Seating
Enter the number of tables you plan to have and click Continue
WedSites creates your tables and auto-assigns confirmed guests
Fine-tune the assignments by dragging guests between tables
Don't want guests auto-assigned? Enter 0 for the number of tables instead. All your guests stay unassigned, and you can click Add table to create tables and drag guests into them yourself. You can do this later too by clicking Reset tables (the rotate icon).
Adding more tables
Click Add table on the seating chart page
A new table appears — click its name to rename it
Assigning guests to tables
See unassigned guests in the sidebar on the right
Drag a guest to a table to assign them
Drag guests between tables to rearrange
Drag a guest back to the unassigned list to remove their assignment
Seating tips
Consider when seating:
- Keep families together
- Seat friends who know each other
- Consider dietary needs (near kitchen for special meals)
- Balance each partner's guests
- Think about mobility needs
Exporting your seating chart
Download a CSV to share with your venue
Use the print view to print or save as PDF for your coordinator
Tips
Wait until RSVPs are mostly in before finalizing
Leave a few empty seats for last-minute changes
Show household members together
Consider sight lines to important moments
Have someone double-check for errors