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Let's be honest here, girls … creating and consolidating your wedding guest list can be a real chore, but arranging your reception hall to accommodate everyone can be an even bigger task. While your wedding day is and should be planned around your taste, a bride almost always looks concerned for her guests as well. After all, you want your celebration to be one that everyone looks back on fondly.

And while it's important to consider important guests (ie parents, grandparents, officiant, etc.), you can not let the fear of upsetting guests prevent you from getting the job done. Keep reminding yourself that everyone is there for you, and where they're kept is purely secondary to the reason they've all gathered together. With this thought in mind, here are some more tips to make seating your guests even easier:

-Be sure to have your seating arrangement completed at least two weeks before the big day.

-Both your parents and the groom's parents may be listed at the same table or separate tables depending on what works best.

The officiant and their spouse should also be listed at the host table.

-If your parents are divorced, seat them independently from one another. For an easy fix, one set may be dated with the groom's parents, and the other set may be paired with the officiant and other family members.

-Seat the rest of your guests according to family size, common interests and age.

-Families – for the most part – should always be separated together. If their numbers are too great, be sure to put them at side by side tables.

-Be sure guests with strong opinions on certain topics (ie Religion, Politics, etc) are not grouped with other guests who have polar opposites views

-Put your college friends and his university buddies together.

-It's also nice to pair up family members that have not seen each other in awhile at the same table. It'll be great for them to catch up on old times!

-You may also consider having a children's table. Feel free to fill it with coloring books, crayons and games to keep them as entertained as the older crowd.

-And if possible, try to have an even number at each table. This will avoid having anyone feel like the "third wheel."

-Also, seat people who love to "shake their groove thangs!" close to the dance floor. They'll help transition the place into a real party.

-Finally, you know everyone the best; so, just do your best to keep everyone comfortable.

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Source by Mary Kidwell