The top table is where all the main players in the wedding will sit it is the focal point of the Reception and it is from there that the earth-shattering speeches will be made.
So lets take a look at just who the lucky few are who manage to grab prime seats in the house and the various options that go with seating people at the top table.
The first and most important point to make, is that the following is merely a guide to the traditional make-up of a top table. Family break-ups, family fall-outs, bereavements or even the presence of an incontinent grandparent could all be reasons for re-jigging the top table and you are entirely welcome to do so.
There are an endless stream of possibilities with regards the structure of the top table, and sticking to a boy-girl layout is always good if you can get away with it. But for now, we will simply look at the traditional set-up - feel free to adapt things according to your needs.
The Lucky Few
(from left to right on a traditional rectangular table)
Chief Bridesmaid the young lady practicing catching the bouquet
Father of the Groom the happy looking fellow later to be found slumped in the corner with a bottle of whiskey
Mother of the Bride the woman dreading the impending speech her husband is about to make
Groom instantly recognisable by the beaming smile and slight look of dread at what dark secrets his Best Man is about to reveal
Bride instantly recognisable by the beaming smile only (and perhaps just a hint of panic!)
Father of the Bride the guy with a tear in his eye and a hole in his pocket
Mother of the Groom the lassie with the big hat
Best Man the guy sweating buckets fumbling though his speech cards
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