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Wedding Top Table

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Beechnut Wed 13-Feb-19 11:27:02

Another here for having no top table at DD and SiL wedding. The speeches were made at wedding ceremony venue before going on somewhere else for wedding meal etc.

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GrandmaKT Wed 13-Feb-19 10:33:59

Oh dear, the wedding season is starting!
Yes, I too have been to weddings recently where there is no 'top table'. Guests are seated with friends and family where they feel comfortable and make speeches from their different tables. To make it less painful for you DH, maybe your stepdaughter would consider all round tables rather than an obvious top table?

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GrannyGravy13 Wed 13-Feb-19 10:29:43

I am sorry your husband is upset. We have been to several weddings lately and the traditional top table has not been present.

Some couples go for round tables which is easier for conversations.

It is their day, is it worth causing upset which could continue for ages, be happy for them and enjoy the special occasion.

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MandyRaff Wed 13-Feb-19 10:17:05

I need some advice please. First though I need to give you some background. My stepdaughter came to live with me and her dad when she was just 18 months old (along with her 4 year old sister and 5 year old brother). Fast forward 30 years and she is getting married in April. She told us last night that she isn't putting me and her dad on the top table but on a 'normal' table. The top table will consist of her, her husband, their son, husbands sister - all fair enough BUT also the best man!! So... the only person giving a speech and not on the top table will be her dad. He is so upset by this he is saying he doesn't want to go! I know that is unreasonable and he will change his mind but I wanted you guys' opinion. Are we right to be upset? As a side note - her 'mother' is now back in the picture after not giving a monkey's about them until they had children of their own and I can't help but wondering if that has something to do with it. Thanks in advance for your opinions.

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