The ideal reception layout accounts for guests being able to move about freely. It creates enough space for unobstructed traffic flow to essential areas like bathrooms… See more

With the dimensions of the room on hand, decide where you’ll put the dance floor. But how big of a dance floor do you need? "Typically, you take the number of guests and divide t… See more

Before you fill in the floor plan, decide what shape and size you want for your tables. Will you and your partner be at a sweetheart table, or will you be joining your wedding pa… See more

Now that you know what kind of tables you’ll be using, lay them out. Put yourselves in the best seats in the house, whether that means giving the head table the greates… See more

"We always start with the head table and immediate family members and then build around those," explains Povey. "We want the newlyweds to be able to see the dance floor perfec… See more