It can be rather confusing as to how to seat your wedding party at the table. Usually, there is a sweetheart table / head table / top table where the couple, their parents, and the maid of honor and best man sit at the reception. In the UK, there is a certain traditional order of seats.
From left to right:
maid of honor – groom’s father – bride’s mother – groom – bride – bride’s father – groom’s mother – best man
But what if the couple’s parents are divorced and there are step-parents?
If the groom’s parents are divorced. Again, left to right:
best man – groom’s stepmother – groom’s father – bride’s mother – groom – bride – bride’s father – groom’s mother – groom’s stepfather – maid of honor
If the bride’s parents are divorced. Again, left to right:
bride’s stepfather – maid of honor – groom’s father – bride’s mother – groom – bride – bride’s father – groom’s mother – best man – bride’s stepmother
