How to make a seating chart in 4 steps
- Add your tables. Choose round or long tables and the number of seats. Drag tables around the floor plan to match your venue.
- Add your guests. Paste your guest list from a spreadsheet, RSVP list or notes app, one name per line.
- Seat everyone. Tap a guest and then tap a seat, or drag guests onto seats. Tap a seated guest and then another seat to move or swap them. Use Auto-assign to fill the remaining seats in list order, so couples and families listed together sit together.
- Print or export. Print / PDF gives you one page with every table and a second page with an alphabetical guest list showing each person's table, ready for the entrance. CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets.
Your chart is saved automatically in this browser, so you can close the page and continue later on the same device.
Wedding seating chart tips
Start with the head table and family
Place the couple first, at a head table or a sweetheart table, then seat parents, grandparents and the wedding party close to it. Work outward from there to friends, colleagues and plus-ones.
Seat people who know each other together
Group guests by how they know you: college friends, work friends, neighbors, cousins. Every table should have at least two or three people who already know each other, so nobody feels stranded.
Think about the room
Keep older guests away from the speakers and close to the restrooms, give families with small children an easy exit, and put the party crowd near the dance floor.
Handle tricky situations quietly
Divorced parents, exes and family members who do not get along can each host their own table with their closest people. A thoughtful seating plan prevents most awkward moments.
How many guests per table?
| Table size | Comfortable | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Round 48 in / 120 cm | 6 | 8 |
| Round 60 in / 150 cm | 8 | 10 |
| Round 72 in / 180 cm | 10 | 12 |
| Long 6 ft / 180 cm | 6 | 8 |
| Long 8 ft / 240 cm | 8 | 10 |
Common guideline numbers. Check with your venue, as chair size and centerpieces matter.
Not just for weddings
The seating chart maker works for any event with assigned seats: birthday dinners, anniversary parties, gala dinners, company events, conferences, christmas parties, classroom seating plans and family reunions. Rename the tables to anything you like, such as numbers, names of places or themes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a seating chart?
Add your tables, paste your guest list with one name per line, then drag each guest to a seat or tap a guest and tap a seat. When you are done, print the chart or save it as a PDF.
Is this seating chart maker free?
Yes. It is completely free with no sign-up. Your chart is saved automatically in your browser on this device.
Can I use it for a wedding seating chart?
Yes. Add a head table as a long table and round tables for guests, seat couples and families together, then print an alphabetical guest list that shows everyone's table.
How many guests fit at a round table?
A 60-inch (150 cm) round table seats 8 to 10 guests, and a 72-inch (180 cm) round table seats 10 to 12. You can set any number of seats per table in the seating chart maker.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. On a phone, tap a guest and then tap an empty seat in the table list. On a computer you can also drag guests and move tables around the floor plan.
How do I print or share my seating chart?
Press Print / PDF to print the tables and an alphabetical guest list, or choose Save as PDF in the print dialog. Download CSV to open the list in Excel or Google Sheets.