Here is an e-mail that I received from Christine Spalding, Catering Manager at Wynn Las Vegas.
Have you guys decided how you want to arrange the table you’ll be sitting at for the dinner portion of your reception? The other guests will be at 60” squares with 2 folks on each side. Do you want to have yourselves, the best man & guest, maid of honor & guest and one other couple at your table? Or do we need to do a large rectangle (seating of all sides) for the head table to accommodate more folks? Let me know so I can finalize the linen order for you and room diagram.
My Response: Laura and I are leaning towards doing the sweetheart table, just the two of us. I think our bridal party is too big to sit at one table (16 people plus dates). Plus we do not want any family members to be upset with us for not sitting with them. What are your thoughts and suggestions? I think I will blog on this one.
Christine’s response:
Only because I love you guys will I get over the sweetheart table request. If you want one, I will with all the lip biting in my body, make sure you have it. As I was typing JC sent me the blog question. Let me share…
When you get married you ask two people who are very special to you, to share as “officials” in your ceremony. Even in the smallest of weddings there is always a best man and maid of honor. That’s why you hear the phrase the official wedding party. As well, in most cases, you have asked your parents to give you away or to pay for the big day. The short and sweet of it is this…You have asked these people to be part of the actual ceremony but now you are relegating them to share your day but not with you. For my money and that of etiquette, style and just plain courtesy I always have the bride & groom, best man & spouse/guest, maid of honor & spouse/guest as well as B & G’s parents at the VIP table. My husband and I would be crushed if we weren’t allowed to share in my daughter’s first meal as a married gal. A sweetheart table doesn’t allow you to do what a reception is intended for, celebration with those you have invited. Think of it this way, you will have the rest of your lives together to sit alone in your PJ’s at your dining room table feeding each other yummy things. Your wedding reception should be inclusive, not exclusive.
As Always Lots of Hugs,
Christine
Another decision for us to make. Your (you the reader of this blog) thoughts? JC@mix941.fm
