WhoSitsWhere The Art of Seating
Weddings · Galas · Grand Occasions

Every seat
tells a story

The intelligent seating planner that honours cultural traditions, respects family dynamics, and creates harmony at every table.

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Cultural Presets
14
Seating Rules
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Up to 50 Guests
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For Every Occasion

Your celebration,
perfectly seated

From intimate dinner parties to grand weddings with hundreds of guests, every occasion has its own rhythm and rules.

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Wedding Receptions

Head tables, sweetheart tables, divorced parents, plus-ones, and the eternal question of where to seat Uncle Lars. We handle it all.

Corporate

Galas & Conferences

Rank, protocol, and networking potential — all optimised automatically.

Formal

Banquets

Traditional formal dining with honour seats and strict etiquette.

Intimate

Dinner Parties

The perfect conversation mix for your next gathering.

Relaxed

Casual Celebrations

Birthdays, reunions, holidays — less protocol, more mingling.

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Seating Traditions Worldwide

Every culture has a story
told through seating

Discover the fascinating rules and traditions that govern how people sit at celebrations around the world.

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Swedish

"Man, kvinna, man, kvinna — never break the chain."

Strict male-female alternation is sacred. Couples are always separated. The guest of honour sits to the left of the hostess — a distinctive Nordic tradition.

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French

"L'art de recevoir begins at the table."

Gender alternation is paramount. Seniority must be respected, and the guest of honour sits to the right of the host. Every seat is a statement of regard.

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Chinese

"The seat facing the entrance carries the most honour."

Round tables are strongly preferred. Rank and seniority are paramount. The host sits with their back to the entrance — an act of humility.

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British Formal

"Host and hostess preside from opposite ends."

Gender alternation and couple separation are expected. Rank matters moderately. The guest of honour sits to the right of the host.

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American Wedding

"The sweetheart table takes centre stage."

Far more relaxed than European styles. The couple gets their own head table. The key challenge: divorced parents at different tables.

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International

"A balanced blend for multicultural celebrations."

The default — moderate formality, some gender alternation, couples may sit together. Ideal when guests come from varied cultural backgrounds.

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How It Works

From guest list to
perfect arrangement

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1

Add Your Guests

Import your guest list or add them one by one. Set relationships, families, and dietary needs.

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2

Set Up Tables

Choose round, rectangular, or head tables. Arrange your floor plan with drag-and-drop.

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3

Choose Your Style

Pick a cultural preset or fine-tune 14 individual seating rules with simple sliders.

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4

Get Arrangements

Receive multiple scored arrangements instantly. Swap seats, lock favourites, and export to PDF.

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A well-arranged table is not merely logistics — it is an act of care, a silent choreography that determines whether a gathering becomes a memory.

— The Art of Hosting

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your guests?

Our intelligent planner considers cultural rules, family dynamics, dietary needs, and dozens of social factors to create the perfect arrangement.

Every table shape — round, rectangular, oval, and one-sided head tables
14 seating rules — gender, rank, families, couples, dietary, and more
Multiple arrangements — scored and ranked, pick your favourite
Export to PDF — table cards, name cards, floor plans, seating diagrams
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