Who sits where with step parents

sibby · Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 2

On the top table where do all the parents sit, i have a mam and stepdad and my dad and step mam, where do I put them?

titianmac · Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 176

Have a word with whoever is setting out the venue- they may have a preplanned arrangement for this situation as im sure you're not the first to go through it...
The simple answer is wherever you want, just remember some places can rearrange seating areas and others cant due to room layout and fire regulations etc- you will find a way round it so be positive and remember people who love you will understand whatever the outcome Smile

allie · Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 4

I have seen mum and dad sat together and next along step mum and step dad sat together - i.e the actual parents sitting nearer the bride. i have to say that is a very uncomfortable setting (to me) I have also heard of mum and dad on top table and step parents sitting in normal tables (also seemed uncomfortable to me)

I don't know your family so i dont know what to suggest. you could have dad and his wife next to you and mum and step dad next seat, but would your mum feel happy with step mum nearer to you than her

family politics!!!

danielle · Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 3

talk to them and ask what they want. its best because then you are not upsetting anyone

haniton · Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 3

question is do they all get on with each other? if so then that makes life easier. If not then come back to us and we can come up with something

emmaP · Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 4

Dad next to u. ur mum next to him, and steo parents next along - as long as this is comfortable