On the left and right sides of the main table at the wedding banquet. The main tables of the wedding banquet are evenly distributed on both sides of the stage. Usually, one main table is placed on each side closest to the stage area and aisle, and according to the tradition of "male left, female right", the left side is designated as the male main table and the right side is designated as the female main table.
Who is usually arranged to sit at the main table of a wedding banquet
The main table of the wedding banquet, also known as the distinguished table, is the most important table in the wedding banquet table.
1. At the main table, the close relatives of the new couple will be seated, such as their parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters and other respected elders. The seating arrangement usually involves the newlyweds sitting in the center of the main table facing everyone, with the groom sitting to the left of the bride; To the left of the groom are his mother, father, and the elders of his parents; To the right of the bride are her father, mother, and elders of her parents; The families of the newlyweds sit opposite each other with the newlyweds as the center.
If there are too many people, two main tables can be opened, one for elder relatives and the other for brothers and sisters. Some newcomers will invite their leaders to sit at the main table.
2. In some regions, both men and women will arrange a main table, and the seating order is as follows:
Male main table: The groom and bride are at the top, followed by the male's parents, grandparents, uncles, and other elders on either side;
Female main table: The first person is the female's parents, followed by grandparents, uncles, and other elders.