Round Table Seating Chart Printable

What’s different from the standard version

The standard Seating Chart includes both round and rectangular table shapes. This Round Tables variant focuses on:

• Circular table layout — each table drawn as a circle with 8–10 seat spaces
• Layout optimized for round-only venues — banquet halls, hotels, most U.S. wedding receptions
• Landscape orientation — required to fit the round diagram comfortably

Same table numbers, guest names, head table placement. The difference is visual—the layout matches venues where rounds are the default.

Field walkthrough

Circular table layout: Each table is a circle with spaces for 8–10 names. You write names around the perimeter or list them per table. The circular shape helps you visualize sight lines and proximity. Matches the physical setup.

Table numbers: Tables 1, 2, 3—match escort cards. 60-inch rounds seat 8; 72-inch seat 10. Label capacity if your venue mixes sizes.

Head table placement: Same as standard—anchors the room. Other rounds are placed relative to it. Check sight lines for first dance and speeches.

How to use this chart — 2 real scenarios

Banquet hall with 60-inch rounds

Your venue has 12 rounds, 8 guests each (96 seats). You map the room: head table at front, rounds in rows. Table 1: bride’s family. Table 2: groom’s family. Table 3: college friends. Buffers between families if needed. The circular layout matches the room. Transfer to escort cards. Give chart to coordinator for day-of.

Balancing family dynamics

Divorced parents, blended families. Dad’s family at Table 2, Mom’s at Table 4, buffers in between. Circular layout shows who’s facing whom—avoid direct sight lines. Dancers near floor, older relatives farther from DJ. Iterate until it works.

Example fill-out

Head Table — Bride, Groom, MOH, Best Man (4). Table 1 (Round, 8) — Smith, Garcia, Jones, Chen. Table 2 (Round, 8) — Williams, Martinez. Table 3 (Round, 10) — Bride’s aunts/uncles, cousins. Table 4 (Round, 8) — Groom’s college friends. Table 5 (Round, 8) — Work colleagues. Notes: Table 1 near dance floor; Table 3 far from speakers.

Common mistakes (and how to fix them)

1. Seating 11 at a round meant for 8–10. Max capacity matters. Add another table for overflow.

2. Divorced parents with clear sight lines. Buffer tables between. Check the circular layout.

3. Forgetting head table count. Subtract those seats before dividing the rest into rounds.

4. No buffer for no-shows. Build for 7–8 per table. One table with 6 is fine.

Customization tips

Mixed sizes: Label “Table 1 (8),” “Table 2 (10)” if venue varies. Assign guests accordingly.

Meal indicators: Add C/F/V for plated dinner catering. Chart becomes catering map.

Escort board: Blow up chart, post at entrance. Guests find name and table. Works for smaller weddings.