reception

For some the planning of who sits where can be a little fraught, so here is a few pointers:

• Traditionally the focal point of the reception is the top table. This is usually a long table with a specific seating arrangement (see diagram)

There are a number of questions you need to ask yourselves. There may have to be compromises but let's start here:

• How many guests do you think you will have?

• Do you want the venue local to where you live?

After the ceremony, the part of planning which will take most of your time to organise is the reception. There are so many variables that make up a successful reception that it can seem daunting but our step by step guide will help you in making it easier