The Kings Table, also known as the head table is some what of a tradition. But it has been modernized to a create a better atmosphere. The idea of a single sided head table is so 1980’s. No one does this anymore.
From an event planners standpoint, anything you can do to create atmosphere and movement in your reception space is a good thing. Weighing down your ballroom with a sea of round tables is a BIG downer. Because you know what people do when you give them a place to sit. They sit. That makes for a boring party. It makes the DJ (MC) job harder to make your reception fun. Your wedding party may not get to sit with the significants.
From a decorators stand point you want to do all you can to create a focal point in your reception space. The main thing people want to see are the bride, the groom and the wedding cake. So surprise them by creating a focal point, in addition to your wedding cake, that WOWs them when they walk into the room.
Designing your reception with a Centered two sided head table, as your focal point, that is fully decorated definitely creates a WOW effect. You can also easily play down your other table decor, linen and chairs, if this centerpiece makes a great impact.
You can also cut costs by repurposing your bridal and bride’s maid’s bouquets as part of your Kings Table decor, add a little more like candles, blooms or petals and your done!
Maybe your guest list is small and your cake is only designed to feed 50-75 people. No worry, put it on a High boy cocktail table with an upgraded line and then use your bridal and attendants bouquets on your head table, add a few decorative elements – done.
Put a specialty linen on your Kings table. Use chair covers or up graded chairs around your Kings table, all this will enable you to put less attention = $ on your other guest tables.
Vote NO for one sided head tables. Lets make your reception space Fun! By creating a dramatic focal point of your reception space you will give your guests something to look at and be entertained by.
