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Take the difficulty out of wedding seating plans
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Awedding is an exciting time for everyone, both the wedding party and the guests.
But, have you taken into consideration where you will seat everyone at the reception?
You’re going to want to sit next to your new hubby or wifey, but you also want to sit next to your favourite cousin, sisters, brothers, parents, friends – this is harder than you initially thought – will you and your partner’s family even get along?
We’ve put together some suggestions when it comes to writing out that table plan well in advance of the day (and not the night before).
DECIDE ON THE TABLE There are a few shapes you can opt for, the most popular being round, rectangular, oval and square.
Your decision might come down to the venue of your wedding, but it also could depend on your guest list.
Round tables provide significant leg room, but it normally limits the guest’s communication with their seated neighbour, and someone will have their back to the MC.
Long rectangular tables are great for smaller venues as they take up less room with more people.
The oval and square tables are variations but follow similar structure rules.
THE WEDDING PARTY A popular trend is to sit the newly weds and their wedding party at a long rectangular table at the head of the reception.
This allows all the guests to easily see the bride and groom and rebuts the need to tap their shoulder for a chat, as you can just talk straight over to the table.
If you do go for round tables, it’s best to keep the wedding party, bride and groom at the one table, so no favouritism is being had.
EVERYONE ELSE You will want your parents and in-laws to sit together, assuming they get along – seated with your siblings and grandparents.
If there is the uncomfortable divorced circumstance, you can use that parent to seat more relatives or close friends of that side of the family.
Trust your close friends with guests who don’t know many people at a table, and don’t create a singles section, it might sound fun, but it never ends well.
Even use the amount of people per table to help you create numbers.
The venue will only take 80 guests, now you’ll have to make a list to fit that number and not feel too bad about not inviting second cousin Rachel who you haven’t seen for six years but has been messaging you lately hinting for an invite.
KIDS TABLE By dedicating a shorter table you can make sure the flower girls and little ring bearers can colour in, chat about their favourite television show and even be given tot-friendly feasts.
NAME CARD A name card will help guests find their spot, you can organise couples to stick together, and give those who need the best view a good spot.
This also helps with dietary requirements as the caterers will know exactly where the vegan, vegetarian, and paleotarians are.
If you aren’t fussed by seating, then just giving guests their table will be adequate.
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Saving money well
Whether it’s for a house deposit, your next holiday, or simply that cute-but-expensive item you’ve had your eye on for ages, saving doesn’t have to be difficult
Often, how much you save depends on how much you’re willing to go without. This doesn’t have to be completely glum, however –sometimes a relook at your budget can lead to finding extra funds that can be put aside, or you’ll simply find that some expenses are no longer necessary. CUTTING DOWN INSTEAD OF CUTTING OUT It’s a big ask in our caffeine-addicted society to cut coffee out of your diet altogether, so why not simply cut down?
Instead of buying a cuppa each day, swap one or two a week for making an instant coffee in the office.
Technically, it’s only about $10 a week that you’re saving, but it all adds up.
You can use a similar philosophy with catching up with friends – suggest meeting over a coffee or morning tea instead of a full meal at lunch or dinner.
When it comes to clothing, you can cut down on costs by shopping at op-shops while you’re saving or revamp your wardrobe by pairing together different pieces for a whole new look.
CHECK THE BUDGET Sitting down and going through your expenses each pay period can actually reveal ‘hidden funds’ that you may end up with after all the bills are paid.
Often when we don’t budget, any surplus can disappear into extra meals out or takeaway, or purchasing items we don’t really need. If you budget each pay period, you’ll know how much surplus is available to set aside for your savings.
Bonus points if you open a savings account that doesn’t let you withdraw money all the time but has a reasonable interest rate.
Many accounts will let you set a goal for saving amount and time frame, and calculate how much you need to put aside each week to make that goal.
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