Because we got such great feedback on our Great Cake Debate post, we’ve decided to make our wedding debates an ongoing topic! Today’s debate is regarding tables: Head Table vs. Sweetheart. Head table being that you and your wedding party share a table, sweetheart table being that only you and your groom share one.  In my career in the wedding industry I have seen many great uses of both tables! Each contains pros and cons, but at the end of the day it’s up to the bride and groom to decide what suites them best.  Take a look at the expert opinions below and let us know which table option you prefer!

Carlie Renee of Gabriel Ryan Photography: Gabriel and i didn’t have either!  we had our bridal party sit with their spouses or families and we sat with our family. If I think about some of my favorite weddings, most of them had a head table… but a no fuss head table!!  Just something simple – nothing high off the ground or overly decorated.

Antonia Christianson of Antonia Christianson Events: To be honest, I’m not a super big fan of either. But if I had to choose one, I’d say sweetheart table. At a sweetheart table you have the ability to enjoy your spouse while still having the capability to get up, move around and greet guests without having to move around a large bridal party. Guests also have the opportunity to come up and speak to you one on one without blocking the view of your guests that are sitting at the head table with you.

Kathryn of Snippet and Ink: I prefer a head table, but only if it’s discreet – no tables on a raised stage, with people just on one side of the table like an expert panel. Just a table that’s like all the other tables, with the bridal party seated there.

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May you be inspired,

Leila