# PlanSeats > PlanSeats is an online seating chart maker for weddings, galas, and corporate events. Drag and drop tables onto a floor plan, import your guest list, auto-assign seats, share a live link with your partner or planner, and print or export the chart as a PDF. Paid plans start at $8.99/mo for couples; PlanSeats Pro, at $39.99/mo, serves wedding planners, coordinators, and venues who manage many events and clients. Made by Artygroup in Los Angeles, CA. Site: https://www.planseats.com ## Product - [PlanSeats: Seating Chart Maker for Weddings & Events](https://www.planseats.com/): Drag-and-drop seating charts for weddings, galas, and corporate events. Manage guests, auto-assign seats, print in minutes. Free plan to start, no credit card. - [Free Seating Chart Maker & Generator for Events](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart-maker): Create a seating chart online with PlanSeats. Import guests, arrange tables, drag and drop seats, use auto-assign, and share your finished chart. Start free. - [Free Wedding Seating Chart Maker](https://www.planseats.com/wedding-seating-chart-maker): Create your wedding seating chart online. Import guests, arrange reception tables, seat everyone, and make changes with drag and drop. Start free with PlanSeats. - [Table Layout Generator for Events and Banquets](https://www.planseats.com/table-layout-generator): Generate a table layout for your event room. Place round, banquet and head tables to scale on your venue floor plan, then turn it into a seating chart. - [Pricing: Plans for Every Event | PlanSeats Seating Chart Maker](https://www.planseats.com/pricing): Seating chart plans for every event: Plus at $8.99/mo for 3 events with unlimited guests and tables, PlanSeats Pro at $39.99/mo for unlimited events, and a free plan for a small gathering. - [Demo: See PlanSeats in Action | Seating Chart Maker](https://www.planseats.com/demo): Watch how PlanSeats makes seating chart creation effortless. See drag-and-drop table arrangement, guest management, auto-assign, and collaboration features in our video demo. - [Wedding Planning & Event Design Blog](https://www.planseats.com/blog): Expert wedding planning tips, seating chart advice, and event design inspiration. Learn how to create perfect seating arrangements and plan unforgettable events. - [PlanSeats Pro | Event Seating Software for Professional Planners](https://www.planseats.com/for-coordinators): PlanSeats Pro helps professional planners manage floor plans, guest lists, seating charts, client collaboration, and unlimited events in one workspace. ## By event and role - [Event Floor Plan Software for Planners](https://www.planseats.com/event-floor-plan-software): Create event floor plans, arrange tables, manage seating, and collaborate with clients in one place. Build your next event with PlanSeats Pro. - [Event Seating Software for Planners | PlanSeats Pro](https://www.planseats.com/for-event-planners): Event seating software for planners. Manage floor plans, guest lists, tables, seating charts, client collaboration, and multiple events with PlanSeats Pro. - [Wedding Planner Software for Seating & Floor Plans | PlanSeats Pro](https://www.planseats.com/for-wedding-planners): Wedding planner software for floor plans, guest lists, seating charts, client collaboration, and multiple weddings. Try PlanSeats Pro free for 14 days. - [Seating Software for Wedding Coordinators | PlanSeats Pro](https://www.planseats.com/for-wedding-coordinators): Take over the couple’s guest list and seating, finish the chart with them under your control, and hand the venue and caterer clean reports. Try PlanSeats Pro free. - [Day-of Coordinator Seating Tools | PlanSeats Pro](https://www.planseats.com/for-day-of-coordinators): Run the seating on the day: find any guest’s seat on your phone, let guests scan to find their own table, and give the kitchen rosters that match the final chart. - [Corporate Event Seating Software for Planners | PlanSeats Pro](https://www.planseats.com/for-corporate-event-planners): Seat executives, clients, sponsors and award winners by protocol. Reuse the hotel ballrooms you book every quarter and hand the venue clean reports. Try Pro free. - [Floor Plan and Seating Software for Venues | PlanSeats Pro](https://www.planseats.com/for-venues): Set up each room once with its real walls and standard layouts, start every event from it, and let clients seat their guests without moving your layout. - [Seating Chart Software for Wedding Venues | PlanSeats Pro](https://www.planseats.com/for-wedding-venues): Invite every couple to seat their guests in your real reception room, with your layout locked. Get a chart your team can set from and reports for the kitchen. - [Floor Plan Software for Hotels and Event Venues | PlanSeats Pro](https://www.planseats.com/for-event-venues): Keep every function room as a template, start each booking from the right layout, and give sales, events and banquet staff the same plan and reports. - [Wedding Reception Layouts by Guest Count](https://www.planseats.com/wedding-seating-chart-templates): Six wedding reception layouts, from a 30-guest dinner to a 170-guest ballroom. Pick the one that fits your count and your tables, then seat your guests in it. - [Event Seating Chart Templates for Every Occasion](https://www.planseats.com/event-seating-chart-templates): Seating layouts for galas, company dinners, mitzvahs, birthdays, cocktail parties, showers and rehearsal dinners. Open one and seat your guests in it. - [Gala Seating Chart Templates](https://www.planseats.com/gala-seating-chart-templates): Three gala layouts: rounds of ten behind VIP tables, an auction stage with sponsor tables, and long banquet tables facing the stage. Open one and seat your guests. - [Wedding Seating Chart for Couples](https://www.planseats.com/for-couples): Plan your wedding seating together. Merge both guest lists, see both sides of the family in one room, and settle the chart before the RSVP deadline. - [Wedding Seating Chart Planner for Brides](https://www.planseats.com/for-brides): The seating chart landed on your list. Gather every family request in one plan, share a draft for opinions, and hand the venue a finished chart. - [Wedding Seating Chart Planner for Grooms](https://www.planseats.com/for-grooms): Take the seating chart off the list. Import the guest list, lay out the reception, write down the rules, and let auto-assign draft the first version. - [Wedding Reception Seating Planner](https://www.planseats.com/weddings): Plan wedding reception seating from the first RSVP to the last table. Import your guest list, lay out the room, seat everyone, and print what the day needs. - [Gala Seating Charts for Fundraisers](https://www.planseats.com/galas): Plan gala seating around sponsor tables and donor tiers. Build the ballroom, hold the tables that were bought, and see which seats are still unsold. - [Corporate Event Seating Charts](https://www.planseats.com/corporate-events): Plan seating for conferences, award dinners and company celebrations. Build the room, seat hundreds of attendees by team or table, and hand the venue a plan. - [Party Seating Charts for Any Celebration](https://www.planseats.com/parties): Plan seating for birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations. Lay out the room, put the kids somewhere sensible, and move people around until it looks right. - [Dinner Party Seating Plans](https://www.planseats.com/dinner-parties): Work out who sits next to whom before your guests arrive. Lay out the table, try arrangements, keep dietary requirements beside the names. - [Rehearsal Dinner Seating Chart](https://www.planseats.com/rehearsal-dinners): Seat the rehearsal dinner so two families actually meet. Plan long tables or a private room, place the toasts, and look after out-of-town guests. - [Fundraiser Seating Chart for Benefit Dinners](https://www.planseats.com/fundraisers): Turn a list of ticket buyers into tables that work. Group parties that bought together, keep the auction in view, and give volunteers a check-in list. - [Bar Mitzvah Seating Chart Maker](https://www.planseats.com/bar-mitzvahs): Plan bar mitzvah seating for the kids and the adults in one room. Place the dance floor for the hora, the kids tables and the family tables up front. - [Bat Mitzvah Seating Chart Planner](https://www.planseats.com/bat-mitzvahs): Seat the kids tables so every friend group stays together and nobody is left out. Name tables for her theme and let her weigh in on the plan. ## Seating chart templates - [Wedding Seating Chart Templates](https://www.planseats.com/templates): Start with a wedding seating chart template and customize it for your reception. Arrange tables, add guests, assign seats, and make changes with PlanSeats. - [Classic Wedding Reception Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/classic-wedding-reception): Sweetheart table plus nine round tables of eight, for 70 to 120 guests. Open it in PlanSeats, import your guest list, and seat everyone by drag and drop. - [Small Wedding Seating Chart Template (30 to 50 Guests)](https://www.planseats.com/templates/small-wedding): Head table plus four round tables for an intimate wedding of 30 to 50. Open the template, add your guests, and share the chart with your partner and planner. - [Long-Table Wedding Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/long-table-wedding): Head table plus four banquet tables of sixteen for barn and farm-table weddings of 60 to 120. Import your list and seat everyone in PlanSeats. - [Head Table Wedding Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/head-table-wedding): A long head table for the wedding party and ten round tables of ten, for 90 to 130 guests. Open it in PlanSeats, add your guests and seat everyone. - [Large Wedding Seating Chart Template (150+ Guests)](https://www.planseats.com/templates/large-wedding-reception): Sweetheart table, a center dance floor and sixteen rounds of ten for a wedding of 140 to 170. Open it, import your guest list, and seat everyone. - [Round and Long Table Wedding Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/mixed-table-wedding): Two long family tables and six rounds of eight for a wedding of 60 to 90 that mixes table shapes. Open it in PlanSeats and seat your guests. - [Long-Table Gala Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/long-table-gala): A stage and five long banquet tables of eighteen for a gala of 80 to 100. Seat honorees up front, keep sponsors together, and print the chart. - [Rehearsal Dinner Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/rehearsal-dinner): A family table plus four rounds for a rehearsal dinner of 30 to 60. Open it in PlanSeats, seat both families and the wedding party, print place cards. - [Gala Dinner Seating Chart Template (Stage + VIP Tables)](https://www.planseats.com/templates/gala-dinner): Stage, three VIP tables and eight tables of ten for a black-tie gala of 100 to 250. Seat sponsors and honorees, then export meal counts by table. - [Charity Fundraiser Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/charity-fundraiser): Auction stage, sponsor tables and six tables of ten for a fundraising dinner of 80 to 200. Lock board hosts, auto-assign guests, print the chart. - [Corporate Dinner Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/corporate-dinner): Presentation table plus five rectangular tables for a company dinner or awards night of 40 to 80. Seat by team, share with the venue, print the chart. - [Bar and Bat Mitzvah Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/bar-bat-mitzvah): A kids table, a family table and rounds of eight for a mitzvah reception of 60 to 120. Seat friends together, families by household, and print the chart. - [Birthday Party Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/birthday-party): A cake table with two front tables and three rounds of eight for a seated birthday party of 30 to 60. Open it in PlanSeats and seat everyone in minutes. - [Cocktail Party Layout Template (High-Top Tables)](https://www.planseats.com/templates/cocktail-party): Eight high-top tables for a standing cocktail party of 50 to 100. Plan the room, the bar and the flow in PlanSeats, then share it with the venue. - [Bridal Shower and Baby Shower Seating Chart Template](https://www.planseats.com/templates/bridal-shower): A gift table plus four rounds of eight for a shower of 20 to 40 guests. Seat the honoree up front, mix generations, and print place cards from PlanSeats. - [Banquet Seating Chart Template (Head Table + Long Tables)](https://www.planseats.com/templates/banquet-hall): Head table plus four long tables of sixteen for a formal banquet of 60 to 120. Seat honorees, group by department or class year, print the chart. ## Seating charts by guest count - [Seating Chart for 20 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/20-guests): Create a seating chart for 20 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 25 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/25-guests): Create a seating chart for 25 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 30 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/30-guests): Create a seating chart for 30 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 35 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/35-guests): Create a seating chart for 35 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 40 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/40-guests): Create a seating chart for 40 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 45 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/45-guests): Create a seating chart for 45 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. 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Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 120 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/120-guests): Create a seating chart for 120 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 125 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/125-guests): Create a seating chart for 125 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 130 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/130-guests): Create a seating chart for 130 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 140 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/140-guests): Create a seating chart for 140 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. 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Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 275 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/275-guests): Create a seating chart for 275 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 300 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/300-guests): Create a seating chart for 300 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 350 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/350-guests): Create a seating chart for 350 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. Perfect for weddings and events. - [Seating Chart for 400 Guests | Template & Calculator](https://www.planseats.com/seating-chart/400-guests): Create a seating chart for 400 guests. See how many tables you need, layout options, and get a template. 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Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. - [How Many Tables for 190 Guests? | Calculator & Guide](https://www.planseats.com/tables/190-guests): Calculate exactly how many tables you need for 190 guests. Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. - [How Many Tables for 200 Guests? | Calculator & Guide](https://www.planseats.com/tables/200-guests): Calculate exactly how many tables you need for 200 guests. Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. - [How Many Tables for 225 Guests? | Calculator & Guide](https://www.planseats.com/tables/225-guests): Calculate exactly how many tables you need for 225 guests. Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. - [How Many Tables for 250 Guests? | Calculator & Guide](https://www.planseats.com/tables/250-guests): Calculate exactly how many tables you need for 250 guests. Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. - [How Many Tables for 275 Guests? | Calculator & Guide](https://www.planseats.com/tables/275-guests): Calculate exactly how many tables you need for 275 guests. Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. - [How Many Tables for 300 Guests? | Calculator & Guide](https://www.planseats.com/tables/300-guests): Calculate exactly how many tables you need for 300 guests. Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. - [How Many Tables for 350 Guests? | Calculator & Guide](https://www.planseats.com/tables/350-guests): Calculate exactly how many tables you need for 350 guests. Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. - [How Many Tables for 400 Guests? | Calculator & Guide](https://www.planseats.com/tables/400-guests): Calculate exactly how many tables you need for 400 guests. Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. - [How Many Tables for 450 Guests? | Calculator & Guide](https://www.planseats.com/tables/450-guests): Calculate exactly how many tables you need for 450 guests. Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. - [How Many Tables for 500 Guests? | Calculator & Guide](https://www.planseats.com/tables/500-guests): Calculate exactly how many tables you need for 500 guests. Round tables, rectangular tables, and mixed layouts explained. ## Comparisons - [PlanSeats Comparisons: Compare Seating Chart Tools](https://www.planseats.com/compare): Compare PlanSeats to popular seating chart tools including Zola, The Knot, WeddingWire, Canva, and Airtable. See feature comparisons, pricing, and find the best fit for your event. - [PlanSeats vs Zola Seating Chart: Bring Your Zola Guest List](https://www.planseats.com/compare/zola-vs-planseats): Planning with Zola? Export your Zola guest list and build your seating chart in PlanSeats: a real floor plan, auto-seat, and a link your venue can open without an account. - [Best Zola Alternative for Seating Charts](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/zola): Looking for a Zola alternative? PlanSeats offers professional seating chart software with drag-and-drop simplicity, real-time collaboration, and affordable pricing. Try free today. - [PlanSeats vs The Knot Seating Chart: Bring Your Guest List](https://www.planseats.com/compare/theknot-vs-planseats): Planning with The Knot? Export your guest list and build your seating chart in PlanSeats: a floor plan to scale, auto-seat, and a link your venue can open without an account. - [Best The Knot Alternative for Seating Charts](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/theknot): Looking for a The Knot alternative? PlanSeats offers professional seating chart software with drag-and-drop simplicity, real-time collaboration, and affordable pricing. Try free today. - [PlanSeats vs WeddingWire Seating Chart: 2026 Comparison](https://www.planseats.com/compare/weddingwire-vs-planseats): Compare PlanSeats vs WeddingWire seating chart. A standalone seating chart tool with auto-assign, collaboration, and no wedding platform lock-in. - [Best WeddingWire Alternative for Seating Charts](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/weddingwire): Looking for a WeddingWire alternative? PlanSeats offers professional seating chart software with drag-and-drop simplicity, real-time collaboration, and affordable pricing. Try free today. - [PlanSeats vs Canva Seating Chart: Dynamic vs Static in 2026](https://www.planseats.com/compare/canva-vs-planseats): Compare PlanSeats vs Canva for seating charts. PlanSeats offers dynamic drag-and-drop seating management while Canva provides static templates. See which is right for you. - [Best Canva Alternative for Seating Charts](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/canva): Looking for a Canva alternative? PlanSeats offers professional seating chart software with drag-and-drop simplicity, real-time collaboration, and affordable pricing. Try free today. - [PlanSeats vs Airtable for Seating Charts: Visual vs Spreadsheet](https://www.planseats.com/compare/airtable-vs-planseats): Compare PlanSeats vs Airtable for event seating. PlanSeats offers visual drag-and-drop seating while Airtable requires manual spreadsheet management. See which fits your workflow. - [Best Airtable Alternative for Seating Charts](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/airtable): Looking for a Airtable alternative? PlanSeats offers professional seating chart software with drag-and-drop simplicity, real-time collaboration, and affordable pricing. Try free today. - [Allseated Alternative for Seating Charts & Floor Plans](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/allseated): Looking for an Allseated alternative? Compare PlanSeats for floor plans, guest lists, seating charts, client collaboration, and professional event planning. - [Prismm Alternative: PlanSeats vs. Prismm for Event Seating](https://www.planseats.com/compare/prismm-vs-planseats): Comparing Prismm and PlanSeats? See how they differ for floor plans, guest seating, client collaboration, 3D event design, pricing, and professional event planning. - [Social Tables Alternative for Event Seating & Floor Plans](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/socialtables): Looking for a Social Tables alternative? Compare PlanSeats for event floor plans, guest seating, client collaboration, reusable venues, and professional event planning. - [PlanSeats vs TablePlanner (2026): Cloud vs Desktop Seating Software](https://www.planseats.com/compare/tableplanner-vs-planseats): Comparing PlanSeats and TablePlanner/PerfectTablePlan? See how cloud-based seating compares to desktop software. No downloads required with PlanSeats. - [Best TablePlanner Alternative for Seating Charts](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/tableplanner): Looking for a TablePlanner alternative? PlanSeats offers professional seating chart software with drag-and-drop simplicity, real-time collaboration, and affordable pricing. Try free today. - [PlanSeats vs Wedding Mapper (2026): Feature Comparison](https://www.planseats.com/compare/weddingmapper-vs-planseats): Looking for more than Wedding Mapper offers? PlanSeats has advanced guest management, dietary tracking, and professional exports. Compare features. - [Best Wedding Mapper Alternative for Seating Charts](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/weddingmapper): Looking for a Wedding Mapper alternative? PlanSeats offers professional seating chart software with drag-and-drop simplicity, real-time collaboration, and affordable pricing. Try free today. - [PlanSeats vs SeatPlan.io (2026): Features, Pricing & Comparison](https://www.planseats.com/compare/seatplan-vs-planseats): Comparing PlanSeats and SeatPlan.io for a wedding or event seating chart? See the feature comparison, one-time vs monthly pricing, and which tool fits your event. - [Best SeatPlan.io Alternative for Seating Charts](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/seatplan): Looking for a SeatPlan.io alternative? PlanSeats offers professional seating chart software with drag-and-drop simplicity, real-time collaboration, and affordable pricing. Try free today. - [PlanSeats vs PartySlate (2026): Dedicated Seating vs Venue Platform](https://www.planseats.com/compare/partyslate-vs-planseats): PartySlate is great for venue discovery, but need better seating charts? PlanSeats is built specifically for floor plans and guest management. - [Best PartySlate Alternative for Seating Charts](https://www.planseats.com/alternative/partyslate): Looking for a PartySlate alternative? PlanSeats offers professional seating chart software with drag-and-drop simplicity, real-time collaboration, and affordable pricing. Try free today. ## Free tools - [Free Wedding & Event Planning Calculators](https://www.planseats.com/tools): Free interactive calculators for planning your wedding or event: table counts, guest counts and more from PlanSeats. No signup required. - [Wedding Table Calculator: How Many Tables Do You Need?](https://www.planseats.com/tools/wedding-table-calculator): Calculate how many tables you need for your wedding based on guest count and table capacity. Plus, see examples for 50, 100, 150, and 200 guests. ## Printable seating chart signs - [Seating Chart Signs for Weddings and Events](https://www.planseats.com/signs): Print-ready seating chart signs for your wedding or event. Choose a template, upload your guest list, and we print and ship a premium foam board sign to your door. - [The Classic Seating Chart Sign](https://www.planseats.com/signs/the-classic): Bold left-aligned serif caps. Clean and confident. A seating chart sign printed from your guest list and shipped to your door, with a proof for approval before printing. - [Love Letter Seating Chart Sign](https://www.planseats.com/signs/love-letter): Flowing script title with couple names and date. Romantic and personal. A seating chart sign printed from your guest list and shipped to your door, with a proof for approval before printing. - [Grand Estate Seating Chart Sign](https://www.planseats.com/signs/grand-estate): Serif caps title with decorative script subtitle. Classic elegance. A seating chart sign printed from your guest list and shipped to your door, with a proof for approval before printing. - [Whispering Vows Seating Chart Sign](https://www.planseats.com/signs/whispering-vows): Script and serif duo. Romantic calligraphy meets editorial serif. A seating chart sign printed from your guest list and shipped to your door, with a proof for approval before printing. - [Modern Romance Seating Chart Sign](https://www.planseats.com/signs/modern-romance): Bold modern serif with flowing script subtitle. Contemporary romance. A seating chart sign printed from your guest list and shipped to your door, with a proof for approval before printing. ## Help center - [Help center](https://www.planseats.com/help): Answers to the questions people ask about seating charts, guest lists, floor plans, sharing and printing in PlanSeats. - [Getting started](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started): Make your first seating chart in ten minutes. - [Plans and billing](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing): What the free plan includes, what upgrading costs, and how to manage your subscription. - [Account and sign in](https://www.planseats.com/help/account): Passwords, email, your partner, and closing your account. - [Guest list](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list): Import, edit, RSVPs, meals, plus-ones and households. - [Floor plan and venue](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan): Draw your room, upload your venue’s floor plan, get the scale right. - [Tables and seating](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating): Table shapes, seat counts, head tables, and moving guests around. - [Seating rules and auto-seat](https://www.planseats.com/help/seating-rules): Keep people together, keep people apart, and let PlanSeats do the rest. - [Sharing and collaborating](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing): Share a view-only link, invite your partner or planner, control who can edit. - [Exporting and printing](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting): PDFs, escort cards, place cards, kitchen reports and printed signs. - [Day of the event](https://www.planseats.com/help/day-of): Find-your-seat pages, QR codes, and the phone view for staff. - [PlanSeats Pro for planners and coordinators](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro): Run every client’s wedding from one workspace. - [For wedding guests](https://www.planseats.com/help/for-guests): Got a link or a QR code from a couple? Here is what it does. - [Privacy, security and troubleshooting](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy): Where your data lives, who can see it, and what to do when something looks wrong. - [What is PlanSeats?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/what-is-planseats): PlanSeats is an online seating chart maker for weddings and events. You draw or upload your room, add tables, import your guest list, seat people by… - [How do I make a seating chart with PlanSeats?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/how-to-make-a-seating-chart): Sign up, set up your room, add tables, import or type your guest list, then seat guests by dragging them onto seats or let auto-seat do it. Share the… - [What kinds of events can I use PlanSeats for?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/what-events-can-i-plan): Any event with assigned seats: weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, showers, anniversaries, bar and bat mitzvahs, quinceañeras, galas, fundraisers and… - [Does PlanSeats work for large events with hundreds of guests?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/large-events): Yes. On a paid plan there is no limit on guests or tables. Weddings of 300 and galas of 500 run in the same editor, with filters to find one guest and… - [Do I need design experience to make a good-looking seating chart?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/design-experience): No. Tables snap into line, guests’ names fit their seats, and the export is drawn from your data at print resolution. You decide who sits where; the… - [What makes PlanSeats different from other seating chart tools?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/how-planseats-is-different): A floor plan you can draw or import from your venue’s PDF, a guest list that stays in sync with the chart, auto-seat with a preview, and a planner… - [Do I need to download anything, or does it work in the browser?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/nothing-to-download): It works in the browser. There is nothing to install on a laptop, a tablet or a phone, and your chart is saved as you work, so you can open it on any of… - [Does PlanSeats work on my phone or iPad?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/phone-or-ipad): Yes. The editor has a layout for a phone, one for a tablet and one for a desktop, and the same chart opens in all three. Drawing a floor plan is easier… - [Can I try PlanSeats before I pay?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/try-before-i-pay): Yes. The free plan needs no card and gives you 1 event with up to 20 guests and 4 tables, the whole editor, sharing and exports. Build a small version of… - [Is there a demo I can look at without signing up?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/demo-without-signing-up): Yes. The demo page shows the editor in a short video: placing tables, importing guests, auto-seat and sharing. The template gallery shows finished… - [Can I start from a template instead of a blank room?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/start-from-a-template): Yes. The template gallery has 18 layouts for weddings, galas, corporate dinners, mitzvahs, showers, parties and rehearsal dinners. Choose one and its… - [What is the first-event tour, and how do I see it again?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/first-event-tour): The tour is five short tips that appear the first time you open an event, pointing at the palette, the canvas, the guest list, the share button and the… - [How do I switch between a couple’s account and a planner’s account?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/switch-to-planner-account): To become a planner, open pro.planseats.com and start PlanSeats Pro; the events you already made come with you. To go the other way, email… - [Where do I go for help if my question is not here?](https://www.planseats.com/help/getting-started/where-to-get-help): Use the search box at the top of this help center first. If nothing answers it, choose Send feedback in the app, which sends us your message with the… - [How much does PlanSeats cost?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/how-much-does-planseats-cost): The free plan costs nothing and covers a small event. The Plus plan for couples is $8.99 a month. PlanSeats Pro for planners and coordinators is $39.99 a… - [What is included in the free plan?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/what-is-in-the-free-plan): The free plan gives you 1 event with up to 20 guests and 4 tables, the full editor, sharing, and exports. Sign downloads carry a watermark. No credit… - [What is the difference between the Plus plan and PlanSeats Pro?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/planner-plan-vs-pro): Plus is for your own events, up to 3 of them: unlimited guests and tables, no watermark. PlanSeats Pro is for people who run events for clients:… - [Do I need a credit card for the free plan?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/free-plan-credit-card): No. The free plan needs an email address and nothing else. You are asked for a card only when you choose to upgrade, and the upgrade page tells you the… - [Does the Plus plan cover more than one event?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/planner-plan-one-event): Yes. Plus covers up to 3 events, each with unlimited guests and tables: the wedding and the rehearsal dinner, shower or engagement party. That holds… - [Is there a free trial for PlanSeats Pro?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/pro-free-trial): Yes. A first-time Pro subscriber gets 14 days of the monthly plan before the first charge. Cancel before the trial ends and you pay nothing. A trial is… - [What happens when I hit the free plan limit?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/free-plan-limit-reached): Nothing is lost. When you reach 20 guests, 4 tables or a second event, PlanSeats stops there and offers the upgrade. An import that runs past the guest… - [How do I upgrade?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/how-do-i-upgrade): Choose Upgrade in the app, or pick a plan on the pricing page, and pay by card through Stripe. Your caps lift within a minute of checkout, usually at… - [Is there a one-time payment option instead of a subscription?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/one-time-payment): Yes, for the Plus plan. Pay $50 once and keep Plus for your events with nothing to renew. The monthly plan at $8.99 is the usual choice; the one-time… - [Can I pay yearly for PlanSeats Pro?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/pro-yearly): Yes. PlanSeats Pro is $290 a year, with one seat included, or $39.99 a month. Each extra teammate is $130 a year on the yearly plan and $14.99 a month on… - [How do I change my card?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/change-my-card): Open your billing page and choose Manage payment. That opens your Stripe billing portal, where you can replace the card, and the next charge uses the new… - [How do I get a receipt or invoice?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/receipts-and-invoices): Open your billing page and choose Manage payment. Your Stripe billing portal lists every charge with a receipt and an invoice you can download as a PDF.… - [What does a PlanSeats Pro seat mean?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/pro-seat): A seat is one teammate in your Pro workspace. The plan includes one seat, yours. Each extra teammate is $14.99 a month, billed from the day they accept… - [Does my wedding planner’s Pro plan cover me, or do I need my own?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/planner-pro-covers-me): Their plan covers you. When a planner on PlanSeats Pro invites you to your event, you work under their caps, unlimited guests and tables, and you need no… - [How do I cancel my subscription?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/how-to-cancel): Open your billing page and choose Cancel plan. You keep everything until the end of the period you have paid for, and you can choose Resume at any time… - [What happens to my seating chart if my plan ends?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/when-my-plan-ends): You keep it. Every guest, table and floor plan stays as it was and stays yours to open, share and export. The free plan’s caps apply again, so you cannot… - [Do you offer refunds?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/do-you-offer-refunds): Yes. Ask within 7 days of your first charge and we refund it in full, no questions asked. After that, cancelling stops the next charge and you keep the… - [I paid but PlanSeats still says I am on the free plan. What do I do?](https://www.planseats.com/help/plans-and-billing/paid-but-still-free): Wait a minute and reload. The upgrade reaches your account a few seconds after checkout, and occasionally up to a minute. If it is still missing after… - [How do I create an account?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/create-an-account): Choose Start planning and sign up with Google, with Apple, or with an email address and a password. With email, PlanSeats sends a confirmation link; open… - [I never got the confirmation email. What do I do?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/no-confirmation-email): Give it a few minutes, then check spam, junk and promotions folders for a message from PlanSeats. If there is still nothing after fifteen minutes, sign… - [I forgot my password. How do I reset it?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/forgot-my-password): On the sign-in page choose Forgot password, enter your email, and open the link PlanSeats sends. It takes you to a page where you choose a new password… - [How do I change my password?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/change-my-password): Open Account settings from your account menu, then Change password. Enter your current password and the new one twice, and save. You stay signed in. - [How do I change my email address?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/change-my-email): Not from the app yet. Email support@planseats.com from your current address, say the new one, and we change it the same working day. Your events, guests… - [Why does signing in on planseats.com also sign me in on pro.planseats.com?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/one-sign-in-both-sites): Because they are one account. PlanSeats and PlanSeats Pro share a sign-in, so a planner can move between a client’s chart and the Pro workspace, and a… - [Can my partner and I share one login?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/share-one-login-with-my-partner): You can, but inviting them is better. A collaborator has their own sign-in, you both edit at the same time, changes sync live, and nobody is signed out… - [How do I invite my wedding planner or coordinator?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/invite-my-wedding-planner): The same way as a partner: open Share, choose Invite, and enter their email with the editor role. If your planner uses PlanSeats Pro, ask them to invite… - [I was invited to someone’s seating chart. Where do I find it after I sign in?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/where-shared-events-are): Open the link in the invitation email once, and sign in or sign up when it asks. From then on the event is listed under Your events at… - [How long does my account stay active after my event?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/how-long-my-account-stays): For as long as you want it. Your account and your events stay in PlanSeats until you delete them. There is no expiry after the wedding, so the chart is… - [How do I delete a seating chart or an event?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/delete-an-event): On your events page, open the menu on the event’s card and choose Delete, then confirm. This removes the event, its guest list and its chart, and it… - [How do I delete my account and all my data?](https://www.planseats.com/help/account/delete-my-account): Email support@planseats.com from the address on your account and ask. We delete the account, every event, every guest and every chart, and confirm by… - [Can I import my guest list from a spreadsheet?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/import-from-spreadsheet): Yes. Upload a CSV, TSV or TXT file and match its columns to guest fields. PlanSeats guesses the mapping from your headers, keeps couples and households… - [Can I import my guest list from Excel?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/import-from-excel): Not directly yet. Save your Excel sheet as a CSV file first, then import that. PlanSeats reads CSV, TSV and TXT files; an Excel file dropped on the panel… - [Can I import from Google Sheets?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/import-from-google-sheets): Yes. In Google Sheets choose File, Download, then Comma Separated Values, and import the file that arrives. Sheets writes UTF-8, so there is nothing else… - [Can I import my guest list from Zola, The Knot or Joy?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/import-from-zola-or-the-knot): Yes. Export the guest list from that site as a spreadsheet, save it as CSV if it is not one already, and import it into PlanSeats. The column-mapping… - [What columns should my spreadsheet have?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/spreadsheet-columns): A name is all it needs: either a First name and a Last name column, or one Full name column. Optional columns PlanSeats understands are Email, Group,… - [How do I import couples and families as one household?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/households-and-families): Give each person their own row, or put a head-count in the name: "Smith family x4", "The Joneses (4)" or "Smith, party of 4" becomes four guests named… - [What happens if I import the same list twice?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/import-same-list-twice): Nothing is duplicated. PlanSeats recognises a file it has imported before and offers Import only the new rows, on by default, so a second drop of the… - [Can I paste names in instead of uploading a file?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/paste-names): Yes. Open Import and paste your list into the box under the file drop, one guest per line. A line with two words becomes a first and last name; a line… - [My guest import found zero guests. What is wrong with the file?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/import-found-zero-guests): Usually one of three things: the file is really an Excel file renamed .csv, the first row is not a header row, or names are in a column the mapping step… - [How do I add a guest?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/add-a-guest): Three ways: type a name in the guest sheet’s add row, use Add guest in the editor’s side panel, or click an empty seat on the chart, type the name and… - [What information can I store for each guest?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/guest-fields): Name, email, phone and address; age group (adult, child or baby); a group; a choice for each course of your menu; dietary needs, allergies and… - [How do I add a plus-one, and how do I seat them next to their guest?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/add-a-plus-one): Select the guest in the guest sheet and choose Add +1. The plus-one is a guest of their own, tied to the person who brings them and labelled "Jane’s +1"… - [How do I add children, and can I mark someone as a child?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/add-children): Add a child like any guest and set their age group to Child, or Baby for one who needs no seat. The kitchen report counts children separately, so the… - [How do I group guests, like the bride’s family or work friends?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/group-guests): Give guests a group in the guest sheet, or import a Group column. Select several rows and choose Apply category to set a group on all of them at once.… - [How do I delete a guest? Does it free up their seat?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/delete-a-guest): Open the guest’s row in the guest sheet and choose Delete. Their seat is freed at once. Deleting a guest cannot be undone, so if they might still come,… - [Can I see who is not seated yet?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/who-is-not-seated): Yes. The Unseated count at the top of the guest sheet is a filter: click it and the list shows only guests without a seat. The editor’s side panel lists… - [How do I find one guest in a long list?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/find-a-guest): Type part of the name in the search box above the guest sheet, or in the editor’s side panel. The list narrows as you type. On the chart, a seated… - [Does PlanSeats collect RSVPs for me?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/does-planseats-collect-rsvps): No. PlanSeats does not send invitations or collect replies. You record each answer on the guest in the guest sheet as the replies come in, from your… - [How do I mark a guest as accepted, declined or pending?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/mark-an-rsvp): In the guest sheet, change the RSVP column on their row: Pending, Accepted, Declined or No response. There is a note field beside it for the reply… - [What happens to declined guests?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/declined-guests): They stay on the list under the Declined count so you keep the record, and the Find Your Seat page never shows them. A declined guest who was already… - [Can I see how many people have said yes?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/how-many-said-yes): Yes. The top of the guest sheet shows the Accepted, Pending and Declined counts, and each is a filter that shows only those guests. Accepted is your… - [How do I set up my menu?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/set-up-my-menu): Choose Meal options above the guest sheet and type the choices for each course: starters, mains and desserts. Each course with options becomes a dropdown… - [How do I record each guest’s meal choice?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/record-meal-choices): Pick it from the course column on the guest’s row in the guest sheet. A main course can also come in from a spreadsheet: map a Meal column at import and… - [How do I record allergies and dietary restrictions?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/record-allergies): Each guest has three fields in the guest sheet: Dietary, Allergies and Accessibility. Type what applies. Dietary and Allergies can also come in as… - [How do I get a meal count for my caterer?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/meal-count-for-caterer): Open Export and choose Reports and cards, then the catering report. It counts every course by choice, lists dietary needs and allergies by table and… - [I deleted guests by mistake. Can I get them back?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/deleted-guests-by-mistake): Undo does not cover the guest list, so a deleted guest is gone from PlanSeats. If they came from an import, drop the same file again: PlanSeats adds only… - [Can I export my guest list back out?](https://www.planseats.com/help/guest-list/export-my-guest-list): Yes. Open Export and choose the guest list CSV. It holds every guest with their table, seat, group, meal, dietary notes and RSVP status, and opens in… - [How do I set up my floor plan?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/set-up-my-floor-plan): When you create a chart, pick one of three starts: Freeform for a blank canvas, Room dimensions to type your room’s width and length, or Upload floor… - [Do I need my venue’s floor plan to make a seating chart?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/do-i-need-a-floor-plan): No. You can seat everyone on a blank canvas, or type your room’s width and length and get walls at the real size. An uploaded plan helps when the room… - [How do I set my room’s size?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/set-my-room-size): Choose Room dimensions and type the width and length, or pick a preset from Small (30 by 25 feet) to Grand (120 by 80 feet). Once the room has walls,… - [Can I use metres instead of feet?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/use-meters-instead-of-feet): Yes. Pick Feet or Meters in the Room panel, or when you set up the room. Table sizes, room sizes and measurements all follow your choice. Once the venue… - [How do I upload my venue’s floor plan?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/upload-venue-floor-plan): Choose Upload floor plan and add a JPG, PNG, WebP or PDF up to 20 MB. PlanSeats reads the rooms, walls, doors and tables on it and shows you what it… - [What file types can I upload for a floor plan?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/floor-plan-file-types): JPG, PNG, WebP and PDF, up to 20 MB. A PDF can have several pages: you pick the one with the plan on it. A drawing exported from design software reads… - [My PDF has several pages. Which one does PlanSeats use?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/pdf-with-several-pages): The one you pick. A PDF opens on Choose what to import, which shows every page. Pick the page with the plan, then drag a box around the plan itself so… - [How does the floor plan import work?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/how-floor-plan-import-works): PlanSeats measures the rooms first, usually in about a second. Then an AI model reads the names, printed sizes and tables, which usually takes under a… - [What do I do if the import gets my room wrong?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/floor-plan-import-got-it-wrong): Fix it in the wall editor: set the room’s real size, simplify a messy outline to a rectangle, or move and delete walls. If it is far off, undo the whole… - [Do imported tables count toward the table limit?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/imported-tables-and-table-limit): No. Every table an upload finds is placed, however many there are. The free plan’s limit of 4 tables counts only the tables you add by hand. - [How do I make sure my floor plan is to scale?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/get-the-scale-right): Open the Room panel and choose Set scale. Draw a line over something you know the length of, such as a wall or a door, and type its real length. Every… - [How do I set the grid, scale bar and north arrow?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/grid-scale-bar-north): In the Room panel, pin the grid to 1, 2, 5 or 10 feet (or 0.5, 1 or 2 metres), or leave it on Auto. Choose north from eight compass points. The scale bar… - [How do I draw or edit walls?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/edit-walls-and-rooms): Open the Room panel and choose Draw walls or Edit walls. The tools are Select, Walls, Room and Door, with keys V, W, R and D. Choose Done or press Escape… - [How do I draw a room at an exact size?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/draw-a-room-to-size): In the wall editor, press R for the room tool. Drag to draw a room by eye, or type the width, press Tab, type the length and press Enter to place it at… - [How do I add doors and windows?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/add-doors-and-windows): In the wall editor, press D and click a wall to add a door. Or select a wall and choose Add door or Add window. Select an opening to change its type or… - [What happens when I delete a wall?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/delete-a-wall): The room stays, with an open side where the wall was. It keeps its name, its purpose and its size, so you can open two rooms into one without losing… - [How do I add columns, stairs or a built-in bar?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/add-columns-and-stairs): Use the Architecture section of the left panel. It has round and square columns, a stair, a restroom, an elevator, a fireplace and a built-in bar. Click… - [Can I duplicate, rotate or mirror a room?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/duplicate-rotate-mirror-room): Yes. Select the room and open its actions menu: Duplicate, Rotate 90°, Mirror left to right or Mirror top to bottom. The room’s doors and columns come… - [Why can’t I edit the walls?](https://www.planseats.com/help/floor-plan/why-cant-i-edit-walls): Your planner shared this chart with the walls and rooms locked. The Room panel says so. Ask them to turn on Edit walls and rooms for you, or send them… - [What table shapes can I use?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/table-shapes): Round and rectangular, in every common size. Banquet, sweetheart, head, U-shaped and one-sided tables are rectangular tables with seats on the sides you… - [How do I move a guest from one seat to another?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/move-a-guest): Drag the guest from their seat to the new one. If the new seat is taken, the two guests swap. Changes save as you make them, and undo takes the last one… - [How do I add a table?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/add-a-table): Click a table in the palette on the left and it lands on the nearest free spot in view, or drag it to exactly where you want it. Pick a preset (a 60-inch… - [How do I change how many seats a table has?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/change-seat-count): Select the table and use More seats and Fewer seats in its panel. Taking a seat away unseats the guest who was on it and tells you who, so nobody… - [How many people fit at a 60-inch round table?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/how-many-fit-round-table): Eight comfortably, ten at a squeeze. A 48-inch round seats six (eight tight) and a 72-inch round seats ten (twelve tight). PlanSeats starts each preset… - [How many people fit at a 6-foot or 8-foot banquet table?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/how-many-fit-banquet-table): A 6-foot banquet seats eight: three down each side and one at each end. An 8-foot banquet seats ten: four a side and one at each end. Without the end… - [How do I make a head table, a sweetheart table or a U-shaped table?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/head-table-and-sweetheart): Add a rectangular table and choose its seating layout in the panel: Both sides for an ordinary banquet, One side for a head table or a sweetheart table… - [How do I put seats on only one side of a long table?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/seats-on-one-side): Select the table and choose One side in its seating layout. Every seat moves to that side, facing the same way, which is what a head table, a top table… - [How do I name or number my tables?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/name-or-number-tables): Tables are numbered in the order you add them. To name one, select it and type in the Table name field in its panel: "Head table", "Family" or a place… - [How do I rotate, resize, duplicate or delete a table?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/rotate-resize-duplicate-delete): Select the table. Drag its rotation grip, or type degrees into the rotation field; change its size in the panel; choose Duplicate to copy its size, seats… - [Can I add standing cocktail tables with no seats?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/cocktail-tables): Yes. The 30-inch cocktail table (60 cm poseur in metric), under Tables, Cocktail tables, is a standing high-top with no seats: guests are not assigned to… - [How do I add a dance floor, stage, bar, DJ booth or buffet?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/furniture-and-decor): They are in the palette under furniture: dance floors in three sizes, stages, a DJ booth, a bar, a buffet table, a photo booth, a gift table and a cake… - [How do I change the seat numbering direction?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/seat-numbering-direction): Select a table and choose a seat numbering: Standard runs clockwise from the top; Serpentine goes down one side and back along the other; Facing pairs… - [How do I line tables up neatly?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/line-tables-up): Drag a table and guides appear when its centre or edge lines up with another table; let go and it snaps. The arrow keys nudge a selected table a little… - [How far apart should tables be?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/how-far-apart-tables): Leave at least 5 feet (60 inches) between the edges of round tables so chairs can be pulled out back to back and staff can pass, and 6 feet on the routes… - [How do I seat a guest?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/seat-a-guest): Drag the guest from the side panel onto a seat, or onto the table to take its next free seat. Or click an empty seat, type a name and pick the guest; a… - [How do I swap two guests?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/swap-two-guests): Drag one seated guest onto the other’s seat. They swap, in one move that saves as one change. Dragging an unseated guest onto a taken seat puts them… - [How do I unseat someone?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/unseat-a-guest): Click the small cross on their seat, or drag them off the table into the unseated list in the side panel. They stay on the guest list with everything… - [Why can I not drop a guest on that seat?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/cannot-drop-on-seat): Three reasons: someone else took the seat in the same moment, in which case PlanSeats says so and leaves the guest where they were; you are viewing a… - [What is the difference between a seating chart and a floor plan in PlanSeats?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/seating-chart-vs-floor-plan): The floor plan is the room: its walls, its tables and where they stand. The seating chart is who sits at which seat. In PlanSeats they are one page:… - [How do I undo a change? What are the keyboard shortcuts?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/undo-and-keyboard-shortcuts): Use the Undo and Redo arrows at the top left of the plan, beside Measure, or press Cmd+Z on a Mac or Ctrl+Z on Windows; Shift+Cmd+Z or Cmd+Y redoes it.… - [How do I zoom, pan, and fit the whole room on screen?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/zoom-and-fit): Scroll or pinch to zoom, drag the empty canvas to pan, and use the buttons at the bottom of the canvas: Fit venue in view frames the whole room, and Find… - [Can I measure a distance on the plan?](https://www.planseats.com/help/tables-and-seating/measure-a-distance): Yes. Choose Measure or press M, then click two points or drag between them. Choose body gaps, seating gaps, centers, or free points. Save a named… - [How do I make sure two guests sit together?](https://www.planseats.com/help/seating-rules/keep-guests-together): In the guest list, tick the guests and choose Keep together. Auto-seat then puts them at the same table. You can pick as many guests as belong together,… - [How do I keep two guests apart?](https://www.planseats.com/help/seating-rules/keep-guests-apart): In the guest list, tick the guests and choose Keep apart. Auto-seat will not put them at the same table. If they end up together anyway, both rows show a… - [How do I seat a whole group together, like college friends?](https://www.planseats.com/help/seating-rules/seat-a-group-together): Give the group a category. On the seating chart, choose Auto-seat, then add the category and its guests in the first step. You can also tick the guests… - [How do I seat a group at certain tables?](https://www.planseats.com/help/seating-rules/seat-group-at-certain-tables): On the seating chart, choose Auto-seat and go to Tables. Pick the category, then tap the tables it should sit at on the plan. Tap a table again to take… - [Where do I see my rules, and how do I delete one?](https://www.planseats.com/help/seating-rules/see-or-delete-rules): Open Rules from the guest list toolbar. Every rule is listed there in plain words, with a delete button beside it. The guest list’s Rules column marks… - [What does the conflict badge on a guest mean?](https://www.planseats.com/help/seating-rules/rule-conflicts): The guest is seated in a way one of your rules says not to: apart from someone they should sit with, or with someone they should be kept from. Move one… - [How does auto-seat work?](https://www.planseats.com/help/seating-rules/how-auto-seat-works): Auto-seat places your unseated guests into open seats. Each category sits together, at its own tables when it has some, and your rules are followed.… - [Can I auto-seat only some of my guests?](https://www.planseats.com/help/seating-rules/auto-seat-some-guests): Yes. Tick the guests in the guest list and choose Auto-seat from the bar that appears. The Auto-seat panel opens on the seating chart, and only those… - [What if auto-seat runs out of seats?](https://www.planseats.com/help/seating-rules/not-enough-seats): It seats everyone it can and lists who is left, with how many seats you are short. Choose Add a table to make room, or add seats to the tables you have,… - [How do I share my seating chart with someone who does not have an account?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/share-a-view-only-link): Open Share and copy the view-only link. Anyone with it sees the chart and the guest list, read-only, with no account. You can put a password on it, and… - [How do I invite my partner so we can both edit?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/invite-my-partner): Open Share, choose Invite, and enter their email. They accept from the email, sign in, and the chart appears under Shared with me. Both of you can edit… - [Can I password-protect a shared link?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/password-protect-a-link): Yes. When you make the link, turn on Protect with password and type one of at least four characters. Anyone who opens the link is asked for it before… - [Can I set a shared link to expire?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/can-a-link-expire): Not yet. A shared link works until you revoke it. If you want a link to stop working after the wedding, revoke it from the Share panel that day; a… - [How do I turn a shared link off?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/revoke-a-shared-link): Open Share, find the link in the list and choose Revoke, then confirm. The link stops working at once for everyone who has it, and it cannot be turned… - [What can someone with the link see?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/what-a-shared-link-shows): The seating chart and the guest list, read-only, with a switch between the two. They see names, tables and seats. They never see meal choices, dietary… - [What is the best way to share my chart with the venue or the caterer?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/share-with-venue-or-caterer): Send the venue a view-only link so they always see the current chart, and send the caterer the catering report, which counts meals by course and lists… - [What is the difference between a viewer and an editor?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/viewer-vs-editor): An editor can change everything on the chart: tables, guests and seats. A viewer can open it and look, and nothing more. You choose the role when you… - [How many people can I invite to edit my chart?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/how-many-people-can-i-invite): It depends on your plan. The free plan allows no collaborators, the Plus plan allows three, and PlanSeats Pro has no limit. View-only links are not… - [Can I put a password on an invitation?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/invite-with-a-password): Yes. The invite form has an optional password. Tell it to the person you are inviting some other way, and they type it when they accept, so a forwarded… - [I was invited to a seating chart. How do I accept?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/accept-an-invitation): Open the link in the invitation email. Sign in, or sign up if you are new, type the invitation password if one was set, and the chart opens. From then on… - [How do I remove a collaborator, or leave a chart I was invited to?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/remove-or-leave): The owner removes a collaborator from the Collaborators panel in Share. A collaborator leaves from the same panel with Leave event. Either way the chart… - [Can I hand a chart over to someone else as the new owner?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/transfer-ownership): Not from the app yet. The person who created the event stays its owner, and an event always has one. If you need to hand a chart over for good, email… - [Can two people edit at the same time? Will we overwrite each other?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/edit-at-the-same-time): Yes, and no. Every change saves as it is made and appears on the other person’s screen within a few seconds. Two moves cannot land on one seat: if you… - [Can I let my partner seat guests but not move the tables?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/lock-the-layout): Yes. Choose Lock layout in the editor’s header. While it is on, editors can seat, move and unseat guests, but the tables stay where they are: nobody can… - [My planner set up the chart. Why can I not move the tables?](https://www.planseats.com/help/sharing/why-cant-i-move-tables): Because your planner chose what you can change. When a planner on PlanSeats Pro shares an event, they pick Seating only, Labels and sizes, or Full… - [How do I download my seating chart as a PDF or PNG?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/download-as-pdf): Open Export and choose PDF or PNG. The file is drawn from your data at print resolution, not screenshotted, so it stays sharp at poster size. It shows… - [How do I print my seating chart?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/print-my-seating-chart): Export it as a PDF and print that. The PDF is vector, so it prints sharp at any size, from a letter sheet to a poster, and its text is searchable. Choose… - [How do I export my seating chart as an image?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/export-a-png): Choose Export as PNG. You set the width in pixels, up to 8,192, and get one image of the whole room with full names, an optional header and your brand… - [What is the difference between the seating packet and the venue setup plan?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/seating-packet-vs-setup-plan): The seating packet is for people: the chart with every table and seat, a readable list per table, and an optional alphabetical guest directory. The venue… - [Can I print a guest list sorted by table, or alphabetically?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/guest-list-by-table): Yes, both. The seating packet PDF lists guests table by table and can add an alphabetical directory. The CSV export lists every guest with their table… - [Can I export a version for the venue staff with table numbers only?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/export-for-venue-staff): Yes. The venue setup plan is exactly that: the room, the furniture and every table with its number or name, dimensions included, and no guest names.… - [Can I make escort cards or place cards?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/escort-and-place-cards): Yes. Under Export choose Reports and cards. Escort cards are one per guest who is coming, with their table, sorted by last name for the entrance table.… - [What is the difference between an escort card and a place card?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/escort-vs-place-card): An escort card tells a guest which table to go to; it sits at the entrance, usually alphabetical, and says "Name, Table 5". A place card sits on the… - [What is in the catering report?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/catering-report): A count of every course by choice, so the kitchen knows how many of each dish to cook; a dietary report listing every guest with a dietary need, allergy… - [Can I make a seating chart sign or poster?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/seating-chart-sign): Yes. Order a printed sign in the Export menu opens the sign builder, which lays your chart out as a poster: five designs, a choice of colour schemes and… - [Can PlanSeats print and ship a sign to me?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/order-a-printed-sign): Yes. Choose a design, pick 24 by 36 or 28 by 40 inches, check your guest list, and pay once by card. We email you a proof to approve before anything is… - [Can I return or reprint a printed sign?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/return-a-sign): A sign is made for you, so it depends on where the order is. Before you approve the proof, a full refund. After approval but before printing, half. Once… - [Why is there a watermark on my sign download?](https://www.planseats.com/help/exporting/sign-watermark): Because the download is on the free plan. Upgrade to the Plus plan and download again; the watermark is gone. A printed sign you order from PlanSeats… - [What is PlanSeats Pro, and how is it different from the couples’ plan?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/what-is-planseats-pro): PlanSeats Pro is the workspace for people who plan events for clients: unlimited events, each holding several floor plans; a team with seats; a library… - [How do I sign up for Pro, and why does it live at pro.planseats.com?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/sign-up-for-pro): Go to pro.planseats.com and start the trial; the first fourteen days are free. Pro has its own address because it is a different shell around the same… - [What is an event in Pro, and how does it hold several floor plans?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/what-is-an-event): An event is one client’s occasion, the wedding, and inside it you keep as many floor plans as the day needs: a reception, a ceremony, a cocktail hour,… - [Can I run a corporate event, gala or conference in Pro, not just weddings?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/run-non-wedding-events): Yes. An event is any occasion with assigned seats: a gala, an awards dinner, a conference lunch, a fundraiser. The tools are the same; only the words on… - [How do I set up an event before I invite the couple?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/set-up-an-event): The event page walks you through four steps: create the event, add a floor plan, add tables, invite your client. It highlights the next one until all… - [How do I invite my client to their event?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/invite-my-client): On the event page choose Share with client, enter their email, pick what they may change, and send. They get an email in your branding, sign up or sign… - [What can my clients change, and what can I lock?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/what-clients-can-change): You pick one of three presets when you share: Seating only, where they seat guests and nothing else; Labels and sizes, which adds table names and seat… - [Can the couple see the other weddings in my workspace?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/clients-see-other-events): No. A client sees the one event you invited them to, and only the floor plans in it. Your dashboard, your other clients, your venues and your templates… - [Do my clients need to pay for PlanSeats?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/clients-do-not-pay): No. A client you invite works under your Pro plan: unlimited guests and tables, no card, no plan of their own. They are not a seat on your bill either.… - [How do I put my own logo and colours on the emails my clients get?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/brand-client-emails): On the Team page, upload your logo and set your brand colour. Every invitation your workspace sends carries them, so a couple’s first email comes from… - [How do I see every event I am working on, and which ones are ready?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/event-dashboard): The dashboard lists every event in your workspace with a countdown to its date, and filters them: all, upcoming, day of, past and archived. Each event… - [What is the activity feed?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/activity-feed): A running record on each event page of what changed and who changed it: tables added, guests seated, a menu set, a client invited. It is how you catch up… - [How do I set the menu for an event?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/set-the-menu-for-an-event): On the event page, in the Meals box, type the options for each course: starters, mains, desserts. The menu belongs to the event, so every floor plan in… - [How do I create a ceremony seating chart with rows of chairs?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/ceremony-seating): Add a floor plan to the event and choose Ceremony instead of Reception. Its seating unit is a row of chairs facing the front rather than a table: place… - [How do I add a teammate or assistant, and what can they do?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/add-a-teammate): Invite them from the Team page by email, as an admin or an assistant. An admin can manage the team, the branding and the venues; an assistant works on… - [How is a teammate billed?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/how-teammates-are-billed): Each teammate is one seat, $14.99 a month on the monthly plan or $130 a year on the yearly one, added to your bill when they accept the invitation and… - [Can I save a room layout as a template and reuse it?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/save-a-room-template): Yes. In any event’s editor choose Save as template at the bottom of the palette. The room, its walls and its tables are kept under a venue in your… - [Can I move an event I started in my own account into a Pro workspace?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/move-a-personal-event-into-pro): It happens on its own. When you open your Pro workspace, every chart you made as a couple that holds anything, tables, guests, a room, becomes an event… - [Can I export a kitchen report and a setup plan for my venue partner?](https://www.planseats.com/help/pro/kitchen-report-for-venue-partner): Yes. Each event page lists its floor plans with three documents apiece: the chart as a PDF or PNG, the guest list table by table, and the catering… - [Can guests look up their own seat on their phone?](https://www.planseats.com/help/day-of/find-your-seat-page): Yes. Find Your Seat is a page for guests: they scan a QR code, type their name and see their table and seat. It shows names and seats only, never meals,… - [How do I make a QR code for my seating chart?](https://www.planseats.com/help/day-of/qr-code-for-seating-chart): On Plus, open your chart and choose Share, then Get QR code. In PlanSeats Pro, use the event page. Turn on Find Your Seat and download the QR code as an… - [Does the Find Your Seat page update if I move someone on the day?](https://www.planseats.com/help/day-of/find-your-seat-updates): Yes. Every search reads the live chart, and a guest who leaves the page open sees their result refresh within about a minute. Move a guest in the editor… - [Can I turn the Find Your Seat page off, or change the link?](https://www.planseats.com/help/day-of/turn-off-find-your-seat): Yes. Pause it from the event page and guests see a closed notice until you resume; nothing is lost. Regenerate makes a brand-new link and kills the old… - [Can I see how many guests used the Find Your Seat page?](https://www.planseats.com/help/day-of/find-your-seat-report): Yes. The Find Your Seat box counts scans and searches and shows the match rate, plus the names people searched for and did not find, which is the list to… - [Is there a view for the venue staff and the caterer on the day?](https://www.planseats.com/help/day-of/day-of-mode): Yes. Day-of mode is a phone view of the event in PlanSeats Pro: search a guest and see their table and seat, or open a table and see everyone at it with… - [Does day-of mode work without signal?](https://www.planseats.com/help/day-of/day-of-mode-offline): No. It is a live page, and being live is the point: it refreshes when anyone edits, every minute, and each time you return to it. If the venue has poor… - [A guest showed up who is not on the list. What is the fastest way to seat them?](https://www.planseats.com/help/day-of/walk-in-guest): Click an empty seat on the chart, type their name and choose Create guest. That adds them and seats them in one step, and the Find Your Seat page and… - [Two guests were put on the same seat. What happens?](https://www.planseats.com/help/day-of/same-seat-twice): It cannot happen. A seat holds one guest, and that rule lives in the database, not the screen. When two people seat someone on the same chair in the same… - [I scanned a QR code and it says Find your seat. What is this?](https://www.planseats.com/help/for-guests/what-is-find-your-seat): It is the couple’s seating chart, made for your phone. Type your name and it shows your table and seat. There is nothing to download and nothing to sign… - [My name is not coming up. What do I do?](https://www.planseats.com/help/for-guests/guest-not-found-on-seat-page): Try your first name alone, then your partner’s name; a plus-one is often listed under the guest who brought them. Check the spelling the invitation used.… - [Does the Find Your Seat page show my email, my meal or my dietary needs to anyone?](https://www.planseats.com/help/for-guests/seat-page-privacy): No. The page shows a name, a table and a seat, and nothing else, to the person who typed the name. Meal choices, dietary needs, email addresses and phone… - [A couple sent me a link to their seating chart. Do I need an account?](https://www.planseats.com/help/for-guests/opening-a-shared-chart): No. A shared link opens in any browser with no account. You see the chart and the guest list, read-only, and you can switch between the two. If the… - [I was invited to help edit a seating chart. How do I accept?](https://www.planseats.com/help/for-guests/accept-a-chart-invitation): Open the link in the email, sign up with the address it was sent to (or sign in if you have a PlanSeats account), type the invitation password if there… - [Can I RSVP through PlanSeats?](https://www.planseats.com/help/for-guests/rsvp-through-planseats): No. PlanSeats does not collect RSVPs. Reply the way the couple asked you to, on their wedding website, their card or by message, and they record your… - [Who can see my guest list?](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy/who-can-see-my-guest-list): You, the collaborators you invite, and anyone you give a view-only link, who sees names and seats only. Nobody else. Your guest list is never sold, and… - [Does PlanSeats sell my data or my guests’ data?](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy/do-you-sell-my-data): No. PlanSeats does not sell your personal information or your guest list, and it does not use your guest list to train AI. Your data is used to run your… - [Is my card information safe?](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy/how-payments-are-handled): Payments are handled by Stripe, a dedicated payment processor. Your card number goes to Stripe, never to PlanSeats, and PlanSeats never stores it. - [How long does PlanSeats keep my guest list?](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy/how-long-you-keep-my-data): Until you delete it. Your charts and guest lists stay in your account after the event, and after a paid plan ends, so you can look back or reuse a… - [Are my changes saved automatically?](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy/are-my-changes-saved): Yes. Every change saves as you make it, with no save button. If a save fails, PlanSeats keeps your change, tries again on its own, and tells you if it… - [What happens if I lose my internet connection while editing?](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy/lost-connection-while-editing): Your changes wait and are sent again once you are back online. If a change still cannot be saved, a message says so and offers Retry now. Keep the tab… - [Why was I signed out while editing?](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy/signed-out-while-editing): Your sign-in expired, usually after a long time away or a sign-out on another device. Sign in again and PlanSeats takes you back to the page you were on. - [Why did my event disappear?](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy/my-event-disappeared): It was deleted, by you in another tab or by its owner if it was shared with you. If it was shared, the owner may also have removed you. Check your events… - [The page looks wrong or will not load. What should I do?](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy/page-looks-wrong): Refresh the page first. PlanSeats updates often, and a tab left open for days can run an older version. If it still looks wrong, try another browser,… - [How do I report a problem or suggest something?](https://www.planseats.com/help/privacy/report-a-problem): Choose Send feedback in the app and tell us what happened. Your note arrives with the page you were on, which helps us find the problem faster. ## Policies - [Terms of Service](https://www.planseats.com/terms): The terms that govern your use of PlanSeats, the online seating chart maker for weddings and events. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.planseats.com/privacy): What PlanSeats collects, how it is used, and the choices you have over your account and event data. - [Returns and Refund Policy for Seating Chart Signs](https://www.planseats.com/signs/returns): Cancellation, refund and reprint terms for custom printed seating chart signs from PlanSeats. ## Blog - [Head Table Seating Arrangements: Who Sits Where?](https://www.planseats.com/blog/head-table-seating-arrangements): Learn who sits at the head table at a wedding, where everyone should sit, and how to choose between a traditional head table, sweetheart table, and other arrangements. - [Wedding Table Assignments: How to Seat Your Guests](https://www.planseats.com/blog/wedding-table-assignment): Learn how to make wedding table assignments, decide who should sit together, handle couples and family, and create a seating plan that works for your reception. - [Wedding Seating Chart for Divorced Parents: Where Should Everyone Sit?](https://www.planseats.com/blog/seating-chart-divorced-parents): Planning a wedding seating chart with divorced parents? Learn how to seat parents, stepparents, partners, and family comfortably without creating unnecessary tension. - [Wedding Seating Chart Etiquette: Who Sits Where?](https://www.planseats.com/blog/wedding-seating-chart-etiquette): Wedding seating chart etiquette made simple. Learn where to seat couples, parents, the wedding party, plus-ones, children, and other guests at your reception. - [Wedding Seating Chart Ideas for Every Reception Layout](https://www.planseats.com/blog/wedding-seating-chart-ideas): Explore wedding seating chart ideas for round tables, long tables, sweetheart tables, head tables, small weddings, large receptions, and more. - [10 Free Seating Chart Template for Wedding Resources](https://www.planseats.com/blog/free-seating-chart-template-for-wedding): Compare 10 free seating chart template for wedding resources, from Canva designs to Excel, Google Sheets, printable PDFs, and planning tools. - [Printable Seating Chart for Wedding: Expert Tips for 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/printable-seating-chart-for-wedding): Create a flawless printable seating chart for wedding day success. Learn layout planning, print sizing, VIP placement, and last-minute guest changes. - [Fourth of July Weddings: Planning Guide for 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/fourth-of-july-weddings): Plan unforgettable Fourth of July weddings with expert tips on timing, decor, guest comfort, vendor coordination, and seating strategies that work. - [Wedding Table Seating Plan Template: How to Build Yours](https://www.planseats.com/blog/wedding-table-seating-plan-template): Build a wedding table seating plan template that actually works. Step-by-step guide on layouts, guest lists, rules, last-minute edits, and printing. - [Aisle Width Requirements: A Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/aisle-width-requirements): Master aisle width requirements for weddings, galas, and corporate events. Learn ADA and fire code minimums, plus tips for planning layouts. - [Last Minute Cancellations: Your Event Host Playbook](https://www.planseats.com/blog/last-minute-cancellations): Don't panic over last minute cancellations. Get a step-by-step playbook for event hosts on vendor comms, seating plan updates, guest lists, and more. - [Quinceañera Table Setup: A Complete Planning Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/quinceanera-table-setup): Plan the perfect quinceañera table setup with proven layouts, seating rules, decor tips, and a step-by-step timeline for a stress-free celebration. - [Floor Plan Basics for Events and Weddings](https://www.planseats.com/blog/floor-plan-basics): Master floor plan basics for weddings and events. Learn symbols, scale, seating layouts, circulation, and accessibility tips to design stress-free venue plans. - [Vendor Coordination Playbook for Stress-Free Events](https://www.planseats.com/blog/vendor-coordination): Master vendor coordination with a step-by-step playbook covering timelines, contracts, day-of logistics, and contingencies for flawless events. - [Draping Fabric for Wedding: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/draping-fabric-for-wedding): Learn draping fabric for wedding arches, ceilings, and aisles with fabric choices, yardage math, tools, and pro tips for a stunning setup. - [Plus One Management for Weddings and Events](https://www.planseats.com/blog/plus-one-management): Master plus one management with this practical guide to setting rules, tracking RSVPs, handling edge cases, and building a stress-free seating chart. - [How to Make a Wedding Seating Plan Without the Stress](https://www.planseats.com/blog/how-to-make-a-wedding-seating-plan): Learn how to make a wedding seating plan step by step. From guest lists to table layouts and last-minute changes, this guide keeps your big day stress-free. - [Classroom Style Seating Layouts, Spacing, and Planning Tips](https://www.planseats.com/blog/classroom-style-seating): Learn how classroom style seating works, from row-and-column layouts to spacing, AV, accessibility, and templates you can plan in PlanSeats. - [Letterpress Save the Dates: A Complete Guide for Couples](https://www.planseats.com/blog/letterpress-save-the-dates): Wondering if letterpress save the dates are right for your wedding? Learn the process, pricing, timeline, wording, and design tips to decide with confidence. - [How to Change My Name After Marriage Without Losing My Mind](https://www.planseats.com/blog/how-to-change-my-name-after-marriage): Learn how to change my name after marriage with a clear, agency-by-agency walkthrough, real timelines, free checklist, and the pitfalls that delay most couples. - [Small Intimate Wedding Planning Guide from Start to Finish](https://www.planseats.com/blog/small-intimate-wedding): Plan a small intimate wedding with confidence. Real-world guidance on guest lists, budgets, venues, seating charts, and day-of execution. - [Destination Wedding Aruba: Your Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/destination-wedding-aruba): Plan your destination wedding Aruba with ease. Our 2026 guide covers legal requirements, venues, budgeting, and guest logistics. - [10 Original Proposal Ideas to Get an Enthusiastic 'Yes'](https://www.planseats.com/blog/original-proposal-ideas): Searching for original proposal ideas? Discover 10 creative, personal, and unforgettable ways to ask the question, with actionable tips for every couple. - [7 Best Cheap Long Island Wedding Venues (2026 Guide)](https://www.planseats.com/blog/cheap-long-island-wedding-venues): Discover 7 cheap Long Island wedding venues for 2026. Our guide covers budget-friendly halls, estates, and unique spaces with real pricing insights. - [Your Epic Star Wars Wedding: 10 Galactic Ideas for 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/star-wars-wedding): Planning a Star Wars wedding? Discover 10 epic, practical ideas for your ceremony, reception, and seating chart to create an unforgettable galactic celebration. - [Save the Date Timeline That Actually Works](https://www.planseats.com/blog/save-the-date-timeline): Plan a stress-free save the date timeline with lead times for local, destination, and weekend weddings, plus wording, reminders, and seating tips. - [7 Top Las Vegas Wedding Venues All Inclusive (2026)](https://www.planseats.com/blog/las-vegas-wedding-venues-all-inclusive): Find the best Las Vegas wedding venues all inclusive for your big day. Our 2026 guide reviews 7 top venues with package details, pricing, pros, and cons. - [DJ Wedding Playlist Guide: 9 Must-Have Sets for Every Phase](https://www.planseats.com/blog/dj-wedding-playlist): Discover 9 curated DJ wedding playlist ideas for every part of your celebration, plus sequencing tips, smooth transitions, and vendor coordination advice. - [8 Country Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To](https://www.planseats.com/blog/country-songs-to-walk-down-the-aisle-to): Find the perfect country songs to walk down the aisle to. Our 2026 list covers modern, classic, and romantic tracks with tips for your perfect ceremony moment. - [Your Guide to Floor Plan Software for Events](https://www.planseats.com/blog/floor-plan-software-for-events): Discover how floor plan software for events transforms chaos into clarity. This guide covers key features, how to choose the right tool, and workflow tips. - [10 Creative Ideas for Weddings: Themed Seating & Decor](https://www.planseats.com/blog/ideas-for-weddings): Discover 10 ideas for weddings—from themed seating and decor to inclusive touches and sustainable planning—with actionable tips and PlanSeats seating layouts. - [Top 7 Charming Budget Wedding Venues Kansas City for 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/budget-wedding-venues-kansas-city): Explore 7 budget wedding venues kansas city—2026 prices, capacities and insider tips to help you plan a stunning celebration under $2,500. - [Your Guide to Beach Weddings in California](https://www.planseats.com/blog/beach-weddings-in-california): Planning dream beach weddings in California? Our guide covers permits, costs, top venues, and logistics to ensure your day is perfect, from ceremony to seating. - [10 Ideas for a Perfect Fall Outdoor Wedding](https://www.planseats.com/blog/fall-outdoor-wedding): Planning a fall outdoor wedding? Our guide has 10 essential ideas for décor, attire, menus, and logistics to help you create a magical autumn celebration. - [8 Creative Escort Card Ideas to Elevate Your Seating Plans](https://www.planseats.com/blog/escort-card-ideas): Discover 8 unique escort card ideas—from DIY puzzles to luxe place-card holders—with budget tips and PlanSeats integration for a seamless seating experience. - [Find Hall Rentals Omaha Ne: Top 7 Venues for Events 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/hall-rentals-omaha-ne): Discover top Hall Rentals Omaha NE for your 2026 event. Our curated list features 7 venues for weddings & events, with details on capacity, price, & amenities. - [Decorative Lanterns for Weddings: A Practical Planning Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/decorative-lanterns-for-weddings): Create magical ambiance with our guide to decorative lanterns for weddings. Learn to choose, place, and safely light lanterns for your venue and budget. - [How to Plan Flawless Restaurant Private Events](https://www.planseats.com/blog/restaurant-private-events): Plan unforgettable restaurant private events with our step-by-step guide. Learn to select venues, negotiate contracts, design layouts, and execute flawlessly. - [Peak Wedding Season: A 2026 Planning Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/peak-wedding-season): Planning during peak wedding season? Our guide covers costs, trends, and timelines for 2026. Learn how to navigate vendor competition and manage logistics. - [Effortless Wedding Reception Layout Tool for 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/wedding-reception-layout-tool): Design your perfect floor plan with our wedding reception layout tool. Covers measurements, guest seating, & sharing your chart stress-free. - [Do Wedding Bands Have to Match? a Modern Couple's Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/do-wedding-bands-have-to-match): Do wedding bands have to match? We explain the traditions, modern trends, and practical factors to help you and your partner choose rings you'll both love. - [Free Guest List Template Excel for Event Planning](https://www.planseats.com/blog/guest-list-template-excel): Download our free guest list template excel to easily manage RSVPs, dietary needs, and seating. Seamlessly import to PlanSeats for quick seating charts. - [10 Best December Wedding Colors & Palettes for 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/december-wedding-colors): Discover the top 10 December wedding colors for 2026. Explore elegant palettes from evergreen & gold to icy blue & silver, with expert tips for your big day. - [8 Sample Wedding Itineraries to Plan Your Perfect Day](https://www.planseats.com/blog/sample-wedding-itineraries): Explore 8 sample wedding itineraries, from micro-weddings to multi-day events. Get detailed timelines, tips, and planning advice for a flawless celebration. - [Orthodox Jewish Wedding a Guide to Traditions & Planning](https://www.planseats.com/blog/orthodox-jewish-wedding): Your complete guide to an Orthodox Jewish wedding. Understand the beautiful traditions, ceremony steps, and etiquette, plus get a practical planning checklist. - [8 Couples Shower Invitation Wording Examples for 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/couples-shower-invitation-wording): Struggling with couples shower invitation wording? Find 8 perfect examples for any style, from formal to casual, plus expert tips for 2026. - [How to Ask Groomsmen: A 2026 Guide for the Big Ask](https://www.planseats.com/blog/how-to-ask-groomsmen): Wondering how to ask groomsmen? Our 2026 guide covers choosing your crew, creative proposal ideas, gift etiquette, and how to handle a 'no' gracefully. - [How to Address Save the Date Envelopes: A 2026 Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/how-to-address-save-the-date-envelopes): Learn how to address save the date envelopes with our expert guide. Get etiquette tips, wording examples for all guests, and a checklist to do it right. - [How Much to Tip Wedding Caterer: Your 2026 Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/how-much-to-tip-wedding-caterer): Get clarity on how much to tip wedding caterer in 2026. Our guide covers service fees, gratuity, percentages, and who to tip for a stress-free wedding. - [Your Wedding: How to Handle Divorced Parents with Grace](https://www.planseats.com/blog/how-to-handle-divorced-parents): Navigating your wedding? Our 2026 guide shows how to handle divorced parents with grace. Ensure a peaceful day, from seating to communication. - [Rock Spring Farm Wedding Guide: Plan Your Perfect Day](https://www.planseats.com/blog/rock-spring-farm): Plan your Rock Spring Farm wedding! Our guide covers venue spaces, capacity, vendor rules, budgeting tips, and seating charts. - [7 Cheap Bachelorette Party Destinations for 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/cheap-bachelorette-party-destinations): Discover 7 cheap bachelorette party destinations for an unforgettable bash on a budget. Get sample itineraries, budgets, and money-saving hacks for 2026. - [Calamigos Ranch Wedding Cost: A Complete 2026 Breakdown](https://www.planseats.com/blog/calamigos-ranch-wedding-cost): Planning a Calamigos Ranch wedding? Get a full breakdown of the Calamigos Ranch wedding cost for 2026, including venue fees, hidden costs, and sample budgets. - [8 Church Stage Set Design Ideas to Inspire Your 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/church-stage-set-design-ideas): Explore 8 creative church stage set design ideas for any budget or scale. Get practical tips on lighting, materials, and layout for your next series or event. - [Round Table Seating Chart: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/round-table-seating-chart): Learn how to create a flawless round table seating chart. Our step-by-step guide covers guest grouping, table layouts, and using tools for a stress-free plan. - [Guest List for Party: Your Ultimate Guide 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/guest-list-for-party): Craft the perfect guest list for party with our 2026 guide. Master capacity, manage RSVPs, and build a truly great event effortlessly. - [Dress Alterations Cost: Your Complete 2026 Pricing Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/dress-alterations-cost): Confused about dress alterations cost? Our 2026 guide breaks down prices for hemming, wedding gowns, and more, with expert tips to budget and save money. - [Creative Engagement Announcements Ideas: 10 Ways](https://www.planseats.com/blog/engagement-announcements-ideas): Find creative engagement announcements ideas. Explore 10 unique ways to share your news, from social media to themed photoshoots. - [Examples of Personal Wedding Vows](https://www.planseats.com/blog/examples-of-personal-wedding-vows): Find the perfect words with our 7 examples of personal wedding vows. Get templates, tips, and inspiration to write unique, heartfelt vows for your 2026 wedding. - [How to Wrap a Bouquet: A Wedding & Event Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/how-to-wrap-a-bouquet): Learn how to wrap a bouquet for weddings and events. Our guide covers paper and fabric wraps, preservation tips, and pro techniques for a flawless finish. - [Hearing Impaired Accommodations: A Planner's Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/hearing-impaired-accommodations): Create truly inclusive events. Our guide covers hearing impaired accommodations, from legal basics and tech to seating charts and staff training for planners. - [Celebration Banquet Hall: Your Ultimate Planning Guide 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/celebration-banquet-hall): Your complete guide to choosing a celebration banquet hall. Learn about capacity, layouts, pricing, and how to create the perfect seating plan for any event. - [Cocktail Dress Wedding Guest: The Ultimate Style Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/cocktail-dress-wedding-guest): Unsure what 'cocktail dress wedding guest' attire means? Our guide decodes dress length, fabrics, colors, and accessories for any wedding season or venue. - [Your 2026 Guide: Marriage License Maryland Step-by-Step](https://www.planseats.com/blog/marriage-license-maryland): Getting your marriage license maryland? Our 2026 guide walks you through eligibility, documents, fees, and the 48-hour waiting period. Apply with confidence. - [Country Club Wedding Guide: Plan Your Dream Day in 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/country-club-wedding): Plan your country club wedding with confidence! Our 2026 guide covers costs, logistics, pros, cons, seating charts, & more. - [How Much Does an Officiant Cost? a 2026 Price Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/how-much-does-an-officiant-cost): How much does an officiant cost in 2026? Our guide breaks down average prices ($200-$500+), factors that affect fees, and what services are included. - [Average Cost of a Wedding Dress 2026: Your Budget Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/average-cost-of-a-wedding-dress): Find the average cost of a wedding dress in 2026. Our guide breaks down prices & hidden fees, plus expert tips for your perfect dress on budget. - [8 Smart Baby Shower Seating Ideas for 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/baby-shower-seating-ideas): Discover 8 creative baby shower seating ideas, from cozy round tables to modern lounge setups. Plan the perfect layout with pros, cons, and setup tips. - [10 Best Software for Wedding Planning in 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/software-for-wedding-planning): Find the best software for wedding planning in 2026. Our guide reviews 10 top tools for budgets, guest lists, seating charts, and more. Plan smarter. - [RSVP How to Respond: Your Complete Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/rsvp-how-to-respond): Unsure about RSVP how to respond? Our 2026 guide covers accepting, declining, plus-ones, & late replies. Get samples for email, text, & mail. - [Can I Get Married in Another State: 2026 Wedding Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/can-i-get-married-in-another-state): Yes, you can! Learn all about it. If you're wondering can i get married in another state, our 2026 guide covers legal rules, state variations & planning tips. - [Your Floor Plan for Wedding: A Step-by-Step Guide 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/floor-plan-for-wedding): Design the perfect floor plan for wedding with our 2026 guide. Covers layouts, seating, vendor flow, & digital tools for stress-free planning. - [Wedding Planning Software for Wedding Planners: A 2026 Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/wedding-planning-software-for-wedding-planners): Discover the top wedding planning software for wedding planners in 2026. Streamline your events, manage clients, and boost business efficiency. - [Can I Have Two Maids of Honor? a Complete Practical Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/can-i-have-two-maids-of-honor): Wondering 'can I have two maids of honor?' Yes, you can! Our guide covers etiquette, how to split duties, ceremony logistics, and avoiding drama. - [Bridal Shower Seating Chart: Flawless Planning 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/bridal-shower-seating-chart): Master your bridal shower seating chart with our step-by-step guide. Group guests, manage VIPs, use tools, and handle changes easily. - [Your Church Wedding Program: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/church-wedding-program): Create the perfect church wedding program with our step-by-step guide. Get sample wording, design templates, and logistical tips for a seamless ceremony. - [Wearing Red to a Wedding: 2026 Etiquette & Styling Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/wearing-red-to-a-wedding): Our 2026 guide explains the modern etiquette, cultural rules, and styling tips for wearing red to a wedding with confidence and respect. - [Your 2026 Event Planning Checklist: Plan Any Occasion](https://www.planseats.com/blog/event-planning-checklist): Get your ultimate event planning checklist for 2026. Plan flawlessly from vision to post-event with actionable steps for vendors, guests, and more. - [How to Write a Check for a Wedding: A 2026 Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/how-to-write-a-check-for-a-wedding): Learn how to write a check for a wedding gift correctly. Our guide covers who to make it out to, how much to give, and common mistakes to avoid in 2026. - [Where to Start When Planning a Wedding: A 12-Month Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/where-to-start-when-planning-a-wedding): Feeling overwhelmed? Discover where to start when planning a wedding with our practical guide. We cover budget, guest list, vendors, and a stress-free timeline. - [Top 7 Favors for Rehearsal Dinner in 2026](https://www.planseats.com/blog/favors-for-rehearsal-dinner): Discover the best favors for rehearsal dinner. Our 2026 guide covers 7 unique sources, plus tips on budgeting, personalization, and presentation. - [Wedding Seating Chart App: Your Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/wedding-seating-chart-app): Ditch spreadsheet chaos! Learn to use a wedding seating chart app: choosing, guest lists, layouts. Your step-by-step guide. - [Postage for Wedding Invitations: 2026 Guide](https://www.planseats.com/blog/postage-for-wedding-invitations): Our 2026 guide simplifies postage for wedding invitations. Learn to weigh, measure, and buy correct stamps to prevent returns & budget overruns. Mail with - [Best Catering Halls in Staten Island for 2026 Events](https://www.planseats.com/blog/catering-halls-in-staten-island): Discover the top catering halls in Staten Island for your 2026 event. 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