I figured that it would make my life easier if I did a layout for our reception hall. I have to give the site coordinator a layout of how I want the tables and I have a bunch of people helping set up, so I figured I'd streamline it into one layout for everyone.
I think I have everything included in this. We're going to have a total of 11 guest tables and we could probably squeeze a couple more in if necessary. Do you see anything I may be missing?
Edited with answers to everyone's questions:
JIM: Is the Buffet table/line going to be seen from the sweetheart table?
It shouldn't be. It was really hard to actually draw the reception hall because it's not a perfect rectangle. The buffet area is kind of set back from the rest of the reception hall behind the fireplace. I'm probably going to put some kind of greenery at the beginning of the buffet tables though so that you won't see the food in every picture.
Karen: Make the gift table and guest book table the same thing.
There is actually an entrance way to the reception area that is connected to the banquet hall, but it's behind like 3 walls. The guest book table and the gift table are both attached in that entry way. So we want to make the most use out of the tables we have.
Karen: Also, just check with your caterer: will two 8-foot tables be enough for the buffet?
I will definitely check with my caterer, but these are the tables the venue using for every wedding, so I'm assuming it will be enough.
Karen: And do they want the bar set up like that? We do one table in front of the bartender and one behind him.
It's actually a built in bar, not tables. Like I mentioned before, really hard to draw our reception site.
Karen: Escort cards or seating chart?
I'm going to be doing a seating chart, but I think I'm just going to prop it up on the guest book table. Haven't actually finalized this detail yet, but it's something I need to do on our next visit.
Karen: And I assume there's no slideshow? You'd need a separate table for the projector.
Nope, not doing a slideshow.
Karen: If you're using floor-length linens, you need to indicate the table sizes here, too, so whoever is ordering your linens gets exactly the right sizes.
I bought the linens myself so I don't have to worry about that.
Genevieve: Is the dance floor in the middle?
Yup, we're just leaving the area in the middle open for dancing after dinner.
Genevieve: Will the tables by the DJ move after the dinner?
No, we will not be moving those tables. This area is kind of an alcove so there's plenty of room for the dance floor. I'm worried about the noise from the DJ though, so I'm going to have to think that through a little more.
Anna: Will you need a separate table for punch, coffee, etc?
I'm going to put the dispensers for punch up on the bar so people can go up and serve themselves. I haven't decided if we're going to serve coffee or not.
Thanks for the questions everyone and please keep them coming!
I think I have everything included in this. We're going to have a total of 11 guest tables and we could probably squeeze a couple more in if necessary. Do you see anything I may be missing?
Edited with answers to everyone's questions:
JIM: Is the Buffet table/line going to be seen from the sweetheart table?
It shouldn't be. It was really hard to actually draw the reception hall because it's not a perfect rectangle. The buffet area is kind of set back from the rest of the reception hall behind the fireplace. I'm probably going to put some kind of greenery at the beginning of the buffet tables though so that you won't see the food in every picture.
Karen: Make the gift table and guest book table the same thing.
There is actually an entrance way to the reception area that is connected to the banquet hall, but it's behind like 3 walls. The guest book table and the gift table are both attached in that entry way. So we want to make the most use out of the tables we have.
Karen: Also, just check with your caterer: will two 8-foot tables be enough for the buffet?
I will definitely check with my caterer, but these are the tables the venue using for every wedding, so I'm assuming it will be enough.
Karen: And do they want the bar set up like that? We do one table in front of the bartender and one behind him.
It's actually a built in bar, not tables. Like I mentioned before, really hard to draw our reception site.
Karen: Escort cards or seating chart?
I'm going to be doing a seating chart, but I think I'm just going to prop it up on the guest book table. Haven't actually finalized this detail yet, but it's something I need to do on our next visit.
Karen: And I assume there's no slideshow? You'd need a separate table for the projector.
Nope, not doing a slideshow.
Karen: If you're using floor-length linens, you need to indicate the table sizes here, too, so whoever is ordering your linens gets exactly the right sizes.
I bought the linens myself so I don't have to worry about that.
Genevieve: Is the dance floor in the middle?
Yup, we're just leaving the area in the middle open for dancing after dinner.
Genevieve: Will the tables by the DJ move after the dinner?
No, we will not be moving those tables. This area is kind of an alcove so there's plenty of room for the dance floor. I'm worried about the noise from the DJ though, so I'm going to have to think that through a little more.
Anna: Will you need a separate table for punch, coffee, etc?
I'm going to put the dispensers for punch up on the bar so people can go up and serve themselves. I haven't decided if we're going to serve coffee or not.
Thanks for the questions everyone and please keep them coming!
