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Rehearsal dinner seating plans

Rehearsal dinners are smaller than receptions but still relationship-heavy. Seat Maker helps hosts make a calm, clear plan.

Why it helps

  • Seat immediate family, wedding party, and speakers with intention.
  • Keep host seats and speech sightlines clear.
  • Export a simple plan for the restaurant or private room.

Who uses this workflow

CouplesParentsWedding plannersRestaurant coordinators

Seat Maker workflow

  1. Step 1Create the private-room table setup.
  2. Step 2Seat families and wedding party first.
  3. Step 3Balance out-of-town guests and speeches.
  4. Step 4Send a final plan to the dinner host.

What to check before you finalize

  • Decide who is hosting, giving speeches, or joining only part of the evening before balancing the two families and wedding party.
  • Check restaurant constraints such as fixed tables, narrow aisles, high chairs, and limited accessibility before promising a particular seat.
  • Keep this chart separate from the wedding reception plan so a last-minute dinner edit cannot be mistaken for a reception change.

Related seating guides

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Make rehearsal dinner seating easier before wedding weekend starts.

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