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Excel Seating Plan with Charts

Excel Seating Plan with Charts

If you’re planning a wedding, or another type of event, you might need a seating plan. Get this free Excel seating plan with charts, and modify it to show your guest names and table arrangement.  See how to use the sample file, and how to add more guests and tables.

Old Excel Seating Plan

This seating plan with charts is a new version of one that I posted long ago (2006), and the new version is easier to use.

You can read details about the old version , including how it was set up. That version used drop down lists, based on a formula that hid the guest names after they were assigned to a table.

The tables and chairs were circle shapes, and each chair was linked to a cell. That worked well, if you didn’t have too many guests, but was a lengthy process to add more tables and seats for a large party.

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I just created a new version, which is easier to use. Instead of circle shapes, this plan uses doughnut charts – thanks to Oz du Soleil for that idea .

The main sheet in the workbook is named TablePlan. On that sheet, you assign guests to seats at the different tables.

For each table, the guest names and table number cells are the source data for one of the doughnut charts. The chart for Table 1 is shown below, with its source data highlighted.

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How to Use the Sample File

Here are the basics on how to use the sample file, with its fake guest list. The sample file has 24 guests, who can be seated at 3 tables, which have 8 seats per table.

These instructions show how to assign those fake guests to the 3 tables.

  • NOTE: For details on how to create your own guest list, and assign them to tables, go to the Excel Seating Plan Chart page on my Contextures site.

In the Guest column, the cells have drop down lists. To assign a guest to a seat:

  • Select the cell at the table and seat where the guest will sit
  • Click the drop down arrow, to see the guest list
  • Scroll down to find the guest name
  • Click on the guest name to select it.

NOTE: Choose names that at the top of the list, above the “END OF LIST” item.

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The selected guest’s name appears in the chart for that table.

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Get the Excel Seating Plan with Charts

To get the sample Excel workbook, and for details on how to work with the Excel Seating Plan, go to the Excel Seating Plan Chart page on my Contextures site.

You’ll see how to add your own guest name list, and add more tables, if needed, or add more seats at the tables.

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4 thoughts on “Excel Seating Plan with Charts”

Thank you for this! It is very useful! I am trying to make the table column in the Lists tab check 2 ranges as I have re arranged the TablePlan Tab. I am having trouble Indexing and matching two ranges in the single formula. Have you got an insight into this that might help?

Thank you very much for this creation. I have today seated 81 people around 8 tables. It was very easy (for an excel user) but some might struggle if they are not used to some of the actions taken. However, your instructions were clear and it was quite easy to expand the sample supplied to accommodate what I needed.

Thank you again.

Thank you, a most useful creation. Although only a ‘novice user’, I was able manipulate and adjust Ranges and Fields to suit my needs (150 people around 15 tables) using your instructions.

Is there a way that I can assign a table by family and depending on the number of members in the family, the table seats are filled out?

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5 Free Digital Wedding Seating Chart Templates to Simplify Planning

Organize your reception with these free resources.

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Between wrangling late RSVPs, finalizing your wedding-day timeline , and planning for any remaining wedding vendor payments, the final weeks counting down to your wedding date can feel like an obstacle course at times. One of the most important tasks to complete during this time is finalizing your guest list and composing your wedding reception seating chart . Trust us when we say this is one task you do not want to put off; after all, it usually takes a few tries to get the right mix of guests seated together. Following a wedding seating chart template is one of the best ways to simplify the process of getting your lists organized.

When working on your seating chart template, you'll be mixing friends from different social circles, immediate and extended family members from both of your families, and other guests that don't necessarily fit neatly into a category, such as close family friends and work colleagues. Some of your guests will be single, while others are coupled up or married. It's important to consider the potential for family tensions or drama, such as where to seat divorced parents , as well as where people are at the stages in their lives—seating newlyweds with a single friend who recently went through a major breakup might not be such a great match.

The bottom line is, of course , you want everyone to have an amazing time at your wedding day celebrations, and your reception layout is a big part of that equation. With so much riding on the outcome, we totally understand how working on your wedding seating chart template can be more than just a little nerve-racking.

Before you begin a wall full of color-coded Post-it Note chaos, know that there are some pretty fantastic and free digital seating chart tools out there that can help you streamline the process. These can allow you to move guests around from table to table with ease, and even design the space you're working with digitally based on specs from your venue. These digital wedding seating chart template options produce easily sharable results, ensuring everyone from your venue and vendors to key family members are on the same page.

Wedding planner Annie Lee advises couples to take into mind a few tips before working on their wedding seating chart templates. First, get a spreadsheet organized that you can work from. "When you put your guest list in a spreadsheet always put the first and last name in separate columns," she recommends. "When you have to alphabetize this list later and you have the entire extended Maguire family in attendance, you'll be so glad it's sortable."

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Lee also shares to remember the two most important guests on the list. "Don't forget to include yourselves," she says. "Couples always forget to add their names to the seating chart!" When you're finished, she advises to check your work. "Once your seating chart is complete, I always suggest making sure if you have 214 RSVPs that there are 214 seats assigned," Lee explains. "Can't tell you how many times two to three people were left off somehow!"

Ready to get started? Ahead, see five of our favorite digital wedding seating chart templates that won't require even a single cent of your wedding budget .

WeddingWire

By using the drag-and-drop seating chart tool offered by WeddingWire , you can customize a seating plan and choose table shapes, as well as keep track of your RSVPs, all in one place. Plus, the site allows you to easily share your fancy new digital wedding seating chart template once it's complete. You can print, export, or email your floor plan to your venue (as well as your parents) so everyone is looped in on the arrangement. You can also find this tool in an app version for download in both the App Store and Google Play .

Wedding Planning Assistant

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Want to properly visualize your wedding? Wedding Planning Assistant has a free seating chart tool that can help you plot out your seating chart within your reception layout. We love how you can easily customize the chart and gage where guests are relative to other tables and the dance floor.

When professional event planners, caterers, and other vendors will pay to use an online resource to draft seating charts for their events, you know it's a good one. Fortunately, AllSeated offers couples complimentary access to its online suite of tools, which includes a library of venues around the country. It's possible your actual venue is already available in their catalog, scaled to size and ready to go. All you need to do is import your guest list from Excel and assign tables based on your to-scale floor plan.

This tool can seem a little bit overwhelming at first, with countless options to choose from for table sizes and other additions to the room, but once you sit down and dive in, you'll find that it's easy enough to navigate to build the perfect seating chart. Once you've completed the seating plan for your reception, you can also utilize this tool for other wedding-related events such as your rehearsal dinner and day-after brunch using the same master list.

While Zola's seating chart tool isn't as robust as those offering the ability to click and drag tables, it certainly will help set you up for success. You'll need a free Zola account to start setting up your seating chart, but once you're all logged in, planning will be a breeze. Add in the number of tables you're planning and assign guests to each table. The tool will visually display them based on RSVPs, allowing you to filter out certain groups. Once your list is complete, you can download the finished chart in an Excel spreadsheet for easy access.

Style Me Pretty

For those of you that prefer working with a spreadsheet, Style Me Pretty has shared an excellent, color-coded seating chart template that you can save to Google Drive. It doesn't have drag and drop functionality, but it's extremely simple to use—especially for those who love Excel and Google Sheets.

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Free Wedding Seating Table Plan Template Tool - Digital Download

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Wedding Table Plan Tool Seating Chart Planner

When it comes to planning your table plan and where guests sit, I know things can get a little tricky.

I want to take as much stress away as possible, which is why I created my wedding table planning tool . A customisable spreadsheet (Google Sheets & Excel) where you can test and arrange your guest’s places to your heart’s content!

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Over a thousand couples have downloaded this template and it’s recently been revamped to make it even better!

The seating plan organiser is fully customisable, movable, clear and easy to use . With three different types of seating plan layouts ; circular tables, rectangular tables and a U shape table plan.

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Feel free to use it solely electronically, or print it out and scribble all over it! However you choose to use this download, I hope it’s useful and saves precious wedding planning hours so you can tick another to-do off of your wedding checklist .

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Hiya, I just wanted to say thank you so much for creating such an amazing seating plan template – we’re getting married on 16 th , and I had the tables all ready in Excel, but putting them in place on a doc was causing so much stress.  Thank you so much!

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Thanks Lou the seating plan template is brillant, it has saved me loads of time and spared me from a headache lol xxxx

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Excellent and very helpful – thanks so much!x

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How Do I Plan My Wedding Table Layout ?

To plan your wedding tables, firstly liaise with your venue . Work out their popular and recommended layouts and scope out their tables. For example, do they have round or long tables?

Then look at whether there are any no-gos . For instance, is there an emergency exit that needs to be clear or a plug point you need for your lighting?

If you are having a DIY wedding venue, do a recce and work out the practicalities . Then look into which table shapes you’d like to hire.

Do you want to have a top table at the head of the room or a middle table where guests surround you? Perhaps you’d like a sweetheart table for the two of you to avoid any family politics. You may feel more self-conscious being sat in front of everyone, or you may wish to be front and centre. Either is fine. The most important thing? To do what you feel comfortable with and excited about.

If you are worried about being looked at during your meal, don’t fret. Guests will be busy eating, drinking and chatting amongst themselves to be watching you diligently.

Here are some table layout options:

  • Round Tables
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  • Long Tables In Rows
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Top Tips On Choosing Seating Wedding Layout

Choosing where guests sit can be one of the more emotionally charged parts of wedding planning. A lot of thought and stress can go into working out your seating plan. But, and this is a big but. Never, ever forget, this is your day and you need to do what you feel is right . Don’t feel you have to discuss seating arrangements prior to the day, you don’t have to!

That being said, if you do have some family divides and don’t know how to overcome them there are ways and means to do so. Firstly, if you have someone you trust to confide in, have a chat with them about the options. If you can, speak to the guest you are concerned about and see what they feel. They actually may not mind sitting with the person that they don’t get on with, or they may feel uncomfortable being at the top table.

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Always try to be consistent. Giving one guest special treatment may leave other guests feeling left out. Or if you won’t change one table, try not to change others. Another key thing is to both back each other as a couple and have a plan on how to deal with requests before they come along. You can’t go around asking everyone’s mind due as you’ll be in a pickle with seating requests left, right and centre.

As a rule of thumb, seat guests in family and friendship groups . For the top table, choose your wedding party and parents/carers/guardians. If there isn’t space keep it simple and choose your closest loved ones. You know your family and friends best, so if you do want to give a heads up to someone feel free to.

Last but not least, you could ditch the plan altogether and let guests choose wherever they wish! I’ve featured a few weddings that have done so, and it may be a winner. But you will have to let go and remember on the day, it could take a little longer for guests to settle down for dinner.

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Sorry to hear that. The document is an Excel one if that helps the problem? X

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There seems to be xslx and pdf in the document name. I not sure how to open it though. We are going through the horrors of seating plans at the moment, so any help is much appreciated.

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Streamline your reception & ceremony planning. Use modern tool to plan where your guests are seated.   Create your personalized wedding plan. No hidden fees!   No sign-up required!

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Let’s face it, planning a wedding is not easy. Even for seasoned pro’s, the organization involved in putting together such a big event, with so many moving parts, is a lot. Which is why, when you’re first embarking on the wedding planning journey, it’s good to begin with all the essential tools in place to help you. And for us, a wedding seating chart template is one of those must-haves.

Finalizing the guest list and carefully, thoughtfully placing loved ones around each of your tables is one of the most important tasks during the wedding planning process. But it’s a job nearly all of us put off for as long as possible. Often because we cannot bare the thought of starting from scratch. Taking a blank sheet of paper and somehow turning it into a plan of a well organized, and balanced event feels pretty challenging.

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Simplify your Wedding Seating Arrangements with our Free Template Chart

We started Wedding Planning Assistant because we experienced the same troubles during the planning process as you, and we wanted to stop future couples from getting stuck like we did. Our free wedding seating chart template has been designed to simplify the whole process of seating guests, and organizing lists. With our floor plan creator, it’s so easy to upload your guest list and quickly start working out your layout. Drop and drag tables, make them bigger or smaller, and add decor elements around them with ease. Within minutes, you’ll have a rough idea of how your big day will look, and you’ll be ready to find the perfect seat for each of your guests.

Easily Visualize Your Seating Arrangements

Half the battle in creating a harmonious wedding reception , is understanding the bigger picture. Focusing not solely on one table, one couple, but the entire event. With a seating chart template wedding guests can be viewed effortlessly as a whole, allowing you to quickly zoom out, step back and assess the room. Does that table of old colleagues and recent friends work well together, next to that group of elderly relatives? Should they be moved further from the dance floor?

Having the opportunity to easily visualize seating arrangements, and change them up on the fly, is a genuine game changer.

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Instantly Update RSVPs and Recent Dietary Requirements

A major bugbear of many couples, when planning their wedding reception, is endlessly waiting for RSVPs and dealing with last-minute requirements from guests. There’s always that group of loved ones that you really want present on your big day, but you just can’t seem to pin them down. They’re elusive, and you know they’ll finally send that RSVP back, just as you’re finalizing the seating scheme. Now where are you going to put them!?

With our seating layout tool , eleventh hour RSVPs and sudden vegan announcements will not be an issue. We’ve designed our free wedding seating chart template to sync with your uploaded excel guest list. Meaning you can instantly check off your latest guest confirmation, and have them pop up on your seating scheme. Ready to be placed in an available seat, or become part of a new table entirely. Either way, stress over belated RSVPs will be a thing of the past. Not only that, but dietary requirements can also be swiftly added to the template. Ensuring everyone on your team is always up-to-date.

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Your seating layout is useful for more than just ensuring ex-partners aren’t shooting daggers at each other during the reception dinner. It is the map to your reception for vendors, and extended wedding team. A guide that’ll show your planner, coordinator, caterer, venue, and many other professionals, what the event should look like. While also informing them about your guests, and their specific needs.

The above vendors will, of course, need to receive your guest list. But it’s your wedding seat seating chart template that’ll help bring your Excel sheet of invitees to life. Instantly, they’ll be able to see where the vegetarian dishes need to be sent. Where the kids will be sat or looked after. The route that servers should take to best deliver plates to guests.

This kind of information, and subsequent preparation, can elevate your celebrations to the next level. And ensure events run as smoothly as possible.

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When preparing for your wedding, seating charts may just seem like another thing you can’t be bothered with, but we’ve made a one stop shop for your seating chart for a wedding, so sit back and relax as we tell you everything you need to know and some great seating chart wedding ideas, to help you get this job ticked off the list ASAP. If you’re wondering who makes a wedding seating chart, which design to choose or even why to have a wedding board at weddings, we’ve got the answers.   

Why have a wedding seating chart?

Why are seating charts important? Let’s discuss a few ideas for and against wedding seating charts. The downside to using seating charts for a wedding is that they are usually time-consuming, stressful and complicated to organise (by that we mean deciding who sits where). A wedding table seating chart can also seem a little bit formal for a small, afternoon, casual or cultural wedding.

However, we firmly believe that the ‘fors’ outweigh the ‘against’ when it comes to the wedding table seating chart. Here are some of the reasons why you should strongly consider table seating charts at a wedding:

  • They prevent awkwardness (especially for single people) and confusion.
  • If your reception has a buffet, they help avoid a bottleneck at the end of the food table when people can’t decide where to sit - or with whom.
  • Efficiency - getting everyone seated is far quicker when chairs (or at least tables) are assigned. This saves time for more important things and your day runs more smoothly (i.e. bridal party and ushers aren’t answering as many questions).
  • Wedding Seating charts help when a large number of guests have dietary requirements or the reception provides multiple courses/meal options.

Wedding Seating charts on a budget

Free printable seating charts may seem like a good idea initially, but in reality, printing in a large format is too difficult to manage without the help of professional printers. Smart wedding planners choose a stress-free wedding seating chart template with Paperlust. Simply pick the style and type (including round table wedding seating chart templates), add in the guest names, and we’ll do the rest. Maybe you’re an artist yourself and are wondering where to get seating charts printed. With Paperlust you can print your own design and see it come to life on this most special of days. 

DIY Wedding Seating Chart

For those who have time and resources on their hands, there are plenty of ways to make a cheap DIY wedding seating chart. One popular way is to print wedding seating arrangement cards and organize by table number or in alphabetical order in each card, string them up, frame each chart and display them at the entrance to your reception to guide your guests to their seat! If you have picked up some calligraphy skills somewhere along the way, here’s a chance to put that skill to use, you can write out your seating chart on a chalkboard or even use a mirror with the right tools! Be warned however, wedding seating chart diy isn’t for the faint hearted and can end up much more time consuming than using a professional printer. 

Wedding Seat Signs

Wedding seat signs are normally placed at the entrance of the wedding ceremony but not before the Wedding welcome sign. It is there to let guests know which side they should be seated as traditionally the groom’s guest and the bride’s guest are separated. But in the modern day, it is much more common for all guests to mix and mingle among each other. Alter any wedding seating chart or welcome sign design into a wedding seat sign to let your guest know the seating arrangements during the wedding ceremony. If there is no traditional seating plan, use cute phrases like “Choose a seat, not a side. We’re all family once the knot is tied” or “Pick a seat, either side, you’re loved by both, the groom and bride” allowing your guests to get the idea!

Wedding Seating Chart Etiquette

Arranging family and friends at the wedding reception is simpler than most think, simply follow the basic wedding seating chart etiquette to get the rundown on where everyone should sit. There are two ways to display your guests names, either alphabetically or by table numbers. If you have a bigger wedding it's best to display each guest's names alphabetically starting with surnames, this ensures that your guest finds their table fast and it won’t gather a crowd at the sign. Arranging your guest by table numbers is a fun way for your guests to mingle while looking for their seat and if each guest has designated seats, be sure to add a place card there to avoid any awkward collisions!

A note on reception seating etiquette

Seating charts for your wedding don’t have to be overly stressful if you pick up a few tips on setting etiquette. Here are some do’s don’ts for reception venue seating charts that will help you avoid any social minefields on such an important day:

  • Position parents and immediate family in a place of prominence (usually close to the bridal table) and be considerate of grandparents, especially if they need someone to take care of them.
  • Don’t force anyone to sit with a table of strangers unless they literally don’t know anyone else present. If you have guests from out of town or who don’t know anyone except you and your spouse at the wedding, ask a friend or family member around their age or who share similar interests beforehand to look out for these guests and introduce themselves as early in the day as possible (or better yet, at the rehearsal dinner) and then place them at the same table.
  • Seat divorced parents separately where they can each host a table of family members you know they will get along with.
  • If you choose not to include plus ones, try to avoid a singles table and instead mix two or three single people into each table (the exception to this would be a teenager table).
  • When it comes to parents’ friends, if you’re unsure about where to seat them, let your mum and dad arrange those tables.

There are some seating charts templates that you can print off or photocopy so that you allow yourself a few practice runs at the layout. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself. The other option is to write every guest name on a separate piece of paper then place them on a practice seating chart and you can shuffle them around until you find the winning combination.

Wedding Seating Chart Ideas

When it comes to wedding reception seating chart ideas, paperlust has many for you to choose from. And while your wedding seating chart is one of the most practical items and that doesn’t mean you can’t get creative with it! This is the one sign that everybody is guaranteed to look at, so your seating chart needs to be substantial, easy to read, while also fitting seamlessly with your wedding theme and color palette. There are plenty of creative wedding seating chart display ideas that you can incorporate into your big day. Whether you're looking for rustic wedding seating chart ideas, modern, elegant, bohemian, DIY or unique wedding seating chart ideas, Paperlust will have the perfect wedding seating chart ideas templates for you to choose from. Here are some of our favorite ways that you can display your wedding searching chart so take a seat! And let our wedding seating chart display ideas to give you all of the inspiration you’ll ever need! 

Final tips for best wedding seating charts

Wedding reception seating charts are a dreaded task on many a groom or bride’s list so why not take all the help you can get? Here are our final tips for seating charts for weddings:

  • For a large guest list, having two signs for table seating charts (either half and half or duplicates) is a good idea so that the flow of the day isn’t slowed down by a crowd gathering around one sign.
  • Ensure the area is well lit and that names are easy to read.
  • Choose a design that matches the style of your wedding - for creative seating charts for weddings browse our collection above.
  • Listing names alphabetically makes it easier for your guests or the other option is escort cards that contain guest names and table number.
  • If your wedding is less formal, you don’t have to put place cards. Just use your seating chart to direct people to tables and let them pick a seat from there.

Above all, try to be thoughtful and sensitive. Giving yourself sufficient time (we recommend 3 weeks) to organise where everyone is sitting is the best way to avoid mistakes, hurt feelings or awkward situations. Also, a separate kids table is okay - even advised. 

Seating charts for your wedding reception are one of the best ways to help create a seamless flow - everyone gets to their correct seat on time - no one feels awkward (hopefully) and everyone with dietary requirements are fully catered for. Browse our exclusive collection of seating charts for your wedding to find the one that suits your personal style.

Making a table seating chart for a wedding: Choosing the right wedding seating chart template

Choose a Paperlust wedding reception seating chart template because they are very easy to personalize online with our wedding seating chart tool. Using the Paperlust wedding seating chart maker you can edit all the written content on the sign, and even add new text field boxes. As an alternative you can request a wedding seating chart template in excel from our accounts team and we can merge it for you that way. Round table wedding seating chart templates are also available on request. 

Can I match my wedding seating chart board to my table cards?

Yes you can find matching wedding place cards and menus , and you can even find matching wedding invitations here . Using the Paperlust wedding seating chart maker you can edit your template in as little as a minute with a fast checkout and proof service from our team.

Can I print my own wedding table seating chart template?

Many online marketplaces offer free wedding seating chart templates or printable blank wedding seating chart templates. One of the questions we get all the time at paperlust is can I print my free wedding reception seating chart template on paperlust polycore board? And the answer is yes! This includes wedding seating chart templates with round tables and templates in excel, microsoft word and google docs. The only limitation is that we have standard sizing so one of our design team may need to resize your blank wedding seating chart template to fit our standard sizes:

Seating chart wedding template sizes are as follows:

A1: 841mm X 594mm (23-3/8 x 33-1/8 in)

A2: 594mm X 420mm (16-1/2 x 23-3/8 in)

Small Circle: 600mm X 600mm (23.622 x 23.622 in)

Large Circle: 800mm X 800mm (31.5 x 31.5 in)

Need help merging the data to your printable blank wedding seating chart template? Our customer service team is more than happy to assist you.

Wedding Seating Chart Poster

Instead of displaying your seating chart for your wedding on an easel, paperlust can also print seating chart posters for wedding receptions. Choose from any wedding seating chart poster templates that Paperlust offers and get us to print it on Paperlust polyboard or on light and durable paper. If you are planning on hanging these wedding seating chart posters, you can also request for holes in the corners for easy assembling. Hanging wedding seating charts should ideally be indoors only to avoid being blown away by any winds and like any other seating charts for weddings, should be displayed at the entrance of the reception so that guests can find their seats with ease! Paperlust offers a range of wedding seating chart posters that caters all types of weddings, from minimal and modern wedding seating charts to down to earth or vintage wedding seating charts.

Wedding Seating Chart Frame

Add a little extra to your printed wedding seating chart by adding it to a frame. Different types of frames and easels can be used to tie in your wedding theme while giving it a wow factor. There are plenty of beautiful and cheap frames you can source from local second hand stores or online marketplaces that sell used items. Frame your seating chart in an antique frame with gold, rose gold or copper finishes to bedazzle your guest back to an era of glamour and elegance. Using a wooden frame will add to the rustic theme and a simple black or white frame will create a formal look for your wedding seating chart.

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These wedding seating chart templates will help you plan one of the most important yet overlooked aspects of planning a wedding, where your guests will sit at your reception and who they'll sit with. A good seating chart will make sure that the reception goes smoothly and everyone has a lot of fun.

All of these wedding seating chart templates are free and can be printed out from your home computer. Some of the seating charts are completed first on the computer and then printed, while others allow you to print first and then arrange the tables and guests for a more hands-on approach.

After you've completed your wedding seating chart template, it's easier than you think to find more wedding freebies and templates for planning your big day.

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WeddingWire

Wedding Wire has designed an easy-to-use online application that will help you plan the seating chart for your reception. 

You begin by designing your floor plan with the types of tables and the amount of seating you'll have, as well as where the DJ, gift table, dance floor, and cake table will all go.

After you've set your floor plan, you can enter your guest's name and then use a simple drag and drop method to place them at tables. Wedding Wire makes it very easy to make changes during this process.

When you're finished, you can print, export, or email your floor plan as well as create reports of your guests.

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Style Me Pretty

Style Me Pretty has a free wedding seating chart template that you can download and edit in Google Docs.

This is one of my favorite seating chart templates ​because it works for any type of table structure you might have for your reception. Just click and type to enter who you want sitting at which table, and use copy and paste to make changes.

While it's lacking a floor layout, this is an excellent way to making a seating chart if you're not sure about table sizes and layouts yet.

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AllSeated has a fantastic online wedding seating chart program that lets you create a floorplan for your ceremony or reception. 

There are tons of options for table shapes and sizes, along with other furniture and features you have in your venue. The drag-and-drop system makes it easy to place and move items around.

When your floorplan is complete, you can view it in 3D and share it with others.

Other tools like a guest list manager are included, making this a great program to manage your guests from start to finish.

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Getting married is a big step, and you want to make sure everything goes perfectly.

But it can be difficult to know where to begin when it comes to planning the reception.

One of the very important parts is definitely the seating arrangement for the wedding.

Of course the total number of guests also depends on the venue, and a wedding seating chart template can help you get a better idea where, and in what arrangement to seat your guests.

Weddings are one of those events when you need to sort and organize people.

It is important to make sure that each guest is seated in the best place to enjoy the reception.

A wedding seating chart template will for sure simplify your task of seating and organizing all your guests in an unfamiliar venue.

Wedding Seating Chart Template 101

What is a wedding seating chart template?

A wedding seating chart template displays the positions of guests at a wedding event.

Why is a wedding seating chart template important?

A wedding seating chart template is important because it can help you organize your wedding reception by assigning seating to guests.

What should be included in a wedding seating chart template?

A wedding seating chart template should include the total number of guests, number of tables, guests names etc.

Seating Chart Wedding Template

Don’t worry too much about what to include in your spreadsheet.

Here are a collection of useful wedding seating chart templates to use for inspiration:

Wedding seating chart templates

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To ensure that your wedding guests have a good time, think about how to best seat them during the reception.

Here are templates for your wedding seating chart.

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Wedding seating chart template

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Here is a wedding seating chart template that you can download and edit in Google Docs.

This wedding seating chart template can be used for any sort of reception table arrangement.

You just need to click and fill in the names of the people you want at each table, and then copy and paste the information to make modifications.

This is a great way to make a seating chart if you aren’t sure about table sizes and layouts yet.

Excel seating chart template

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If you’ve got a guest list, this Excel seating chart template can help you build a table layout.

There are a total of five tabs in this spreadsheet.

The first one walks you through the process of creating a table plan step-by-step.

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Use this seating chart template to plan your wedding reception and seat your guests.

Every visitor and member of the wedding party may be accommodated with a variety of table configuration choices, including table entry for the bride and groom.

With this easy-to-use design template, you can change the colors and fonts to fit your wedding colors.

Wedding Seating Chart FAQs

Who sits at table 1 at a wedding.

The bride and groom might choose to sit together at a sweetheart’s table or at a bridal party table with all of the other members of the wedding party.

A table with the Best Man, Maid/Matron of Honor, parents, and grandparents is also a popular option for couples who want to include their closest family members.

How do I make a wedding seating chart?

  • Get a copy of the floor plan
  • Arrange the DJ or band, food, and any other necessary party extras on the floor plan
  • Select the shapes and sizes of the tables
  • Determine how many tables you’ll need
  • Place the guests’ tables according to the seating chart you created on your computer
  • Decide where the newlyweds will sit

Do the parents of the bride and groom sit together at the reception?

Parents of the couple often dine together during their wedding reception, along with either the officiant or his or her spouse (depending on whether or not they attend the reception).

If your parents are separated or divorced, it’s likely that you’ll want to have separate tables for each parent and their spouse.

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Add your guests, group them together and visualize where guests will sit at each table.

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Manage the seating plan for all your wedding celebration events, not just the reception.

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Accomodate all of your guests

From parents, siblings and cousins to coworkers, college friends and more, easily seat them all with our Seating Chart tool.

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Add tables, a dance floor, DJ booth and anything else to visually mimic your event layout!

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Foam boards and thumbtacks won’t be needed. With our wedding guest seating tool, you can drag and drop tables to mimic your reception layout. This will help you visualize where the tables will be, and where guests will sit at each table.

Create the seating plan

How do you make sure all your guests have seats? Our Seating Chart tool lets you sync your Guest List with the floor plan. Watch your seating arrangements take shape by placing everyone in the seat of your choice.

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Lots of people will want to glance at your wedding guest seating plan. Easily print, export or email everything to your partner, planner, venue, or anyone else who may need it. They’ll have it in their hands in a few clicks.

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Your Wedding Seating Chart questions, answered

Is your wedding seating chart tool free.

Yes, the WeddingWire Seating Chart tool is totally free! It also integrates with your Guest List so it's easy for you to pull in everyone who is planning to attend and place them into your custom floorplan. You can even export or print it to share with your vendors.

How do you create a Seating Chart for a wedding?

It's a good idea to group wedding guests based on what you think they'll enjoy the most during your reception! For some people, that's sitting by family or friend groups, while for others it's pairing people together who may not have met before but have a lot in common. Our Seating Chart tool is easy to use to create a custom floor plan based on your venue size and layout. You can import guests from your list or add them individually.

Is a Seating Chart necessary for a wedding?

A Seating Chart isn't required, however it is incredibly helpful in making sure you are able to provide clear direction to your wedding guests and ensure everyone has a seat at your wedding reception.

How do you make a Seating Chart?

Our Seating Chart tool makes it simple! You can create your layout digitally with circular or square tables, the right number of seats, and even custom areas for the bar(s), dance floor, and more. Then, drag/drop your guests to be placed at each table and customize until you are satisfied. Finally, easily export or print to share with your wedding planner and venue!

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Wedding Table Template

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The centerpiece to every wedding, the table arrangement for your guests sets the stage for your special event, and you need to make sure everything is perfectly planned ahead of time. The Wedding Table Template helps you plan the seating arrangement for your wedding. Remember, although it is your special day the position of tables and chairs will determine where everything else goes. This is very important for rehearsals. The Table Template is a simple way for you to organize this information and have a convenient visual of how your guests will be arranged on your wedding day!

Wedding Table Template Instructions

Download the free file located at the bottom of this page by clicking on the link provided to get started on your seating arrangement.

The template is very intuitive to use. It has tabs for three common table arrangements for you to generate ideas. These examples include both round and circular tables to best utilize the space of your venue.

The first three tabs are for you to start brainstorming your seating arrangement ideas. The “Your Table Plan” tab is where you will draw out the specifics of your seating chart and assign your guests a location accordingly. On this tab use the blank space provided to draw the rudimentary shape and alignment of your table coinciding with the dimensions of your wedding venue.

There are two boxes representing your tables with room for up to 10 different people for each table. Once you have your seating chart properly drawn out, you can start assigning your guests to specific seats, it’s that simple!

Why You Should Use the Wedding Table Template

To properly organize a wedding, you need to first plan out your seating arrangement. This is the foundation of any wedding because it informs you of the amount of people, how much food is required, and everything else that goes along with a wedding. The Wedding Table chart helps you build the perfect foundation in which to solidify your ideal wedding day!

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Excel Tutorial: How To Create Seating Chart In Excel

Introduction.

Creating a seating chart in Excel can be a valuable tool for anyone organizing events, gatherings, or meetings. It allows you to strategically plan and arrange seating arrangements for attendees, ensuring a smooth and organized event. Whether it's a wedding, conference, or classroom setting, a seating chart can help optimize space, facilitate networking, and enhance the overall experience for guests.

Key Takeaways

  • Creating a seating chart in Excel can be valuable for organizing events and optimizing space
  • Gathering and organizing necessary data is crucial for setting up the spreadsheet
  • Utilizing Excel's functions and formatting tools can make the seating arrangement process more efficient
  • Adding special requests and additional details can enhance the seating chart for guests' comfort
  • Double-checking and making necessary adjustments ensures the seating chart is accurate and complete

Understanding the Data

When creating a seating chart in Excel, it’s important to first understand the data that you’ll be working with. This involves gathering the necessary information and organizing it in a way that is easy to input into the spreadsheet.

  • Start by gathering a list of all the guests who will be attending the event.
  • Collect any relevant details such as dietary restrictions, special accommodations, or seating preferences.
  • Obtain a layout of the venue, including the number and location of tables.
  • Create a spreadsheet with columns for names, table numbers, and any other relevant details you have gathered.
  • Consider using separate sheets within the workbook for different sections of the event, such as the reception, dinner, and after-party.
  • Use filters and sorting functions to easily organize and manipulate the data as needed.

Setting up the Spreadsheet

When creating a seating chart in Excel, it's important to set up the spreadsheet in a way that is organized and visually appealing. Here's how to get started:

  • Open Microsoft Excel and create a new workbook.
  • Save the workbook with a relevant name, such as "Seating Chart Template".
  • Label the first column as "Name" to input the names of the guests.
  • Label the second column as "Table Number" to assign a table to each guest.
  • Add additional columns for any other relevant information, such as meal preferences or special accommodations.
  • Use the "Format as Table" option to apply a professional-looking design to the spreadsheet.
  • Choose a color scheme that is easy on the eyes and makes important information stand out.
  • Adjust the column widths and row heights to ensure that all the information is clearly visible.

Creating the Seating Arrangement

When organizing a large event or function, it's important to have a well-planned seating arrangement in place. Using Excel can help streamline the process and ensure all guests are seated appropriately. Let's take a look at how to create a seating chart in Excel.

Sorting the data to group guests by table numbers

  • Step 1: Start by entering the guest list into an Excel spreadsheet, including their names and any additional information such as dietary restrictions or seating preferences.
  • Step 2: Sort the data by table numbers to group guests who will be seated together at the same table.
  • Step 3: Use Excel's sorting function to organize the guest list by table number, making it easier to assign seats later on.

Using Excel's functions to assign specific seats to each guest

  • Step 1: Create a new column in the spreadsheet to assign specific seats to each guest at their designated table.
  • Step 2: Utilize Excel's functions, such as VLOOKUP or INDEX-MATCH, to automatically assign seats based on the guest's table number.
  • Step 3: Double-check the seating assignments to ensure everyone has been assigned to the correct seat at their respective table.

Utilizing conditional formatting to visualize the seating arrangement

  • Step 1: Use conditional formatting to visually represent the seating arrangement in the Excel spreadsheet.
  • Step 2: Apply color-coding or cell shading to denote occupied and available seats, making it easy to identify any empty seats or potential seating issues.
  • Step 3: Fine-tune the formatting to ensure the seating chart is clear and easy to understand for quick reference on the day of the event.

By following these steps, you can create a comprehensive seating arrangement in Excel that will help streamline the process and ensure a smooth and organized event for all guests.

Adding Additional Details

Creating a seating chart in Excel is not just about assigning seats to guests. It is also about incorporating additional details to ensure that the event runs smoothly and all guests are taken care of. Here are some key additional details to consider:

When creating your seating chart, it's important to take into account any special requests or dietary restrictions that your guests may have. This could include allergies, dietary preferences, or mobility issues. By including this information in your seating chart, you can ensure that each guest is placed at a table where their needs can be accommodated.

It can be helpful to have a space in your seating chart where you can jot down notes or comments about each guest. This could include things like their relationship to the host, any important conversations to facilitate, or any special considerations that should be taken into account when seating them. By including this additional information, you can ensure that each guest has a personalized and enjoyable experience at the event.

Finalizing the Seating Chart

After creating the initial seating chart, it's important to thoroughly review and make any necessary adjustments before finalizing it for the event.

Double-checking the seating chart for accuracy and completeness

  • Ensure that all guests are listed in the correct order and assigned to their designated seats.
  • Confirm that any special accommodations or requests have been properly noted and accounted for.
  • Verify that the seating chart aligns with the floor plan of the venue and that there are no discrepancies.

Making any necessary adjustments based on last-minute changes or updates

  • Review any last-minute RSVPs or cancellations and make the necessary changes to the seating chart.
  • Accommodate any unexpected changes in guest preferences or arrangements, such as dietary restrictions or seating preferences.
  • Communicate any adjustments to the event team or venue staff to ensure a smooth implementation of the seating chart.

By meticulously double-checking the seating chart and making any necessary adjustments, you can ensure that the final version is accurate and reflective of the latest information for a successful event.

Creating a seating chart in Excel is a crucial step for organizing any event efficiently. It allows for easy visualization and management of guest seating, ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees. I strongly encourage all readers to utilize the tutorial we have provided to create their own seating charts effectively and efficiently. With the power of Excel , you can simplify the process and focus on the success of your event.

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    Select a template in Powerpoint, Word, Excel, or PDF format. Choose the number of people at each table and the table shape. Use your guest list to see who will be attending and if they have any dietary preferences. Seat each guest at a table by typing or writing a name in each place.

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