Wedding Seating Chart ideas

A seating chart doesn’t have to be dull. It can be part of the theme, tell a story, or instill your big day with personality. Here’s how.

Wedding seating charts can be daunting. It can feel weird to have to split all of your people up into defined groups. But rather than being a chore, your seating chart can become an element that instills loads of personality into your big day. First, choose your wedding seating chart style, then let’s look more closely at the particulars below! 

Use the seating chart and table numbers for visual continuity.

Create a seating tablescape.

Get Personal.

Tap into the interests you most love as a couple. (Like golf!)

Use your seating chart and toppers to add a unique visual element.

Or keep it simple.

or, Don’t have a seating chart at all—have seating assignments. 

Once you choose your general preference or vibe, you have to execute the seating chart in physical form. This can be a simple board on an easel, a scroll hanging down the length of a wall, vintage window panes, you name it. One thing to keep in mind is whatever the seating chart, the table numbers or names should be visually consistent.

Here are some wedding seat chart ideas with their table topper counterparts… 

Industrial

Seating Chart:

Simple hanging board, scroll, or fabric or an easel chart placed in front of brick or featuring industrial hardware. 

Table Topper:

Candles, metal, and concrete elements. 

Rustic

Seating Chart:

Vintage windows either hanging or propped with chalk writing.

Table Topper:

Mason jars, books, wood, or anything with a worn feel.

Camp

Seating Chart:

Archery target, either written on directly or with arrows.

Table Topper:

Wood table tags, flags, or plaid elements.

Beach

Seating Chart:

Surfboard with printed decals.

Table Topper:

Driftwood or seaglass.

Forest

Seating Chart:

Scroll with live greens draped from a tree. Use calligraphy for a more enchanted vibe.

Table Topper:

Leaves, candles, and/or wood elements.

Eclectic

Seating Chart:

Jars and vases with chalk writing.

Table Topper:

Vintage pieces. Or old playing/tarot/post cards with table numbers written on them. 

Modern

Seating Chart:

Mirror or acrylic signs or cubes with printed decals in a cute font.

Table Topper:

Smaller mirrors or acrylic squares with printed decals in the same font. 

Bookish

Seating Chart:

Bookshelf with books displaying table assignments. Or a typewriter with the paper sticking showing the seating assignments.

Table Topper:

Books, library cards, scrabble tiles, or items that are on theme from the book. 

Plant lovers

Seating Chart:

Terrarium with chalk writing, sign or scroll framed with lots of plants.  

Table Topper:

Succulents with numbers on them or on the pots.

Sentimental

Seating Chart:

Photos of friends and family. (Try to find cute ones from social media to surprise them!)

Table Topper:

Old family photos, numbered with significance. 

Offbeat

Seating Chart:

Animal hide, antique pieces, or crystals.

Table Topper:

Geodes, tarot cards, animal skulls, or succulents.

*Not all photos are ours. But we’re down to recreate these awesome ideas!