Head Table at Rehearsal Dinner??

[EED724]

Just wondering how many of you had or or planning on having a head table at the rehearsal dinner. I am thinking whether or not to have one seeing as my FH's parents are divorced and one is remarried. Would that be awkward or an issue?

[lizardbnorton]

I don't think I've ever heard of having a head table at a rehearsal dinner. Usually they are pretty small, so this is not necessary. I would just allow everyone to sit where they are comfortable.

[sweetvenus]

I agree, unless you are having a very formal rehearsal dinner, I don't think there is a need for a head table.

[EED724]

I have not heard of this either. His mother and grandmother are pretty much insisting on it.

[bichonlvr]

I think it would be kinda cool to actually sit with OTHER people!

Although, I have been to one where we did sit as a bridal party to really get to know each other. For some weddings, this is the first time the whole BP is meeting each other.

[EED724]

Actually the way they want it is FH, his mom, his step-mom, his dad then my parents...not the bridal party. I find it odd.

[lizardbnorton]

Are they paying for it??? If not then it's not really up to them. The bridal party is suppose to be invited since they are at the rehearsal.

[EED724]

No, that is just the people at the head table. The bridal party will still be invited but that is who they want at the head table.

[gennymac]

Almost every single one of our attendants/groomsmen are married and coming from wayyyyyy out of town for the rehearsal/wedding.

So, since everyone is traveling and have their own spouses, we decided to do an Old Fashioned Outdoor Cook Out - have all the stuff rented for tables, chairs, lights, grills, etc and my ushers are doing the set up and cooking. It's a little more upscale than just a backyard BBQ with some fun centerpieces, some games, etc.

But no head table - we want everyone relaxed and enjoying themselves.

Just an idea.

[ikkin510]

Our rehearsal dinner was just the bridal party, thier SOs and our parents. So it wasn't big enough to need a head table. We just had 2 of the long tables and people could sit where ever they wanted.
I guess if you are having a large dinner, then it might be different. I know my SIL had any out of town guests that were in then at her's and she did do a head table with them and their parents at it.

[EED724]

Thank you all for your input. I think I am just going to let them do it their way so there is no issue between us. Hopefully their will be no conflict between his mom and step-mom. :petrified:

[thetsakid]

We are having a head table but then the 2 tables closest to us is our parents, his parents are both remarried but his dad is now separated but they said they would get along for the wedding and they usually aren't to bad..lol