Option 1 - Grouping Guests by Relationships.
It hopefully goes without saying, that you should not split couples up (unless they specifically request it!) and it is always a good idea to put people on a table with others they know and get along with. Friends and relatives will always feel more relaxed and comfortable with people they know and get along with and this strategy is always a good first port of call.
Option 2 - Grouping Guests by Their Likes & Dislikes:
Use your own knowledge of people or speak to parents to find out what hobbies and interests your guests have. A common interest in sport, TV, the environment and the arts can all help to connect your guests although you may wish to avoid pairing football fans of Spurs and Arsenal for example – as with the following two strategies, research is key if you want to avoid any heated disagreements!
Option 3 - Grouping Guests By Careers / Backgrounds: Again you may need to seek the advice your parents or others in the know, but if people share a common background or career they can often relate to each other and will be more prone to open up and feel confident. Grouping together guests who sign-on each week with others who are more used to turning left when they enter an aeroplane may not be a good idea, but pairing a couple of teachers or accountants will always give some common ground to start proceedings.
Option 4 - Grouping Guests by Behaviour:
Yet again you might need to seek others opinions, but grouping guests by behaviour can work. A table of guys and girls who are all a little raucous will ensure that the conversation won’t stop whereas mixing loud and confident guests with shy, quieter ones can lead to frustration all round.
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