Using the Tool
How do I get started?
Head to the main page, click "Setup Tables," give your first table a name and set the seat count. Done. You've started. The rest is just repeating that and adding guests.
How do I add guests to seats?
Two ways. You can drag a guest name from the "Unseated" list and drop it onto an empty seat. Or you can click an empty seat directly — a little popup lets you pick from your guest list. Whichever feels more natural to you.
What's the "Link Couples" feature?
It pairs two guests together. When linked, the tool watches if they end up at different tables and gives you a heads-up. Great for couples, but also for anyone who should sit together — best friends, a parent and young child, etc.
Can I move someone to a different seat?
Yep. Just drag them to another empty seat. If you want to remove them entirely, there's a little X button to unseat them back to the guest list.
Is there a limit on tables or guests?
Technically no, but your browser might get grumpy past a few hundred guests. For most weddings (20-300 guests) it runs smooth as butter.
Saving & Privacy
Is this really free? What's the catch?
No catch. It's ad-supported (you'll see a small ad on the page) and we don't sell data because we literally don't have your data. It lives in your browser, not on our servers.
Where is my data stored?
In your browser's local storage. Think of it like a cookie but for your seating chart. It stays on YOUR device. We can't see it, can't access it, wouldn't want to. Your guest list is your business.
What if I clear my browser data?
Your seating plan goes with it. If you're the type to clear cookies regularly, export your plan first (text or CSV). That way you have a backup.
Can I access my plan from a different device?
Not automatically — since it's stored locally. But you can export as CSV from one device and use that as your reference on another. We chose privacy over cloud sync deliberately.
Exporting
What export options do I have?
Three flavors:
- Copy as text — plain text to your clipboard. Paste it into an email, a Google Doc, a notes app, whatever.
- Download CSV — opens in Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers. Great if you need to send it to your venue or caterer.
- Print view — a gorgeous formatted layout designed for paper. Give this to your venue coordinator or display it at the entrance.
Can I share the plan with my partner or planner?
Export it (text or CSV) and send it to them. It's low-tech but it works perfectly. They get a clean, readable document without needing an account or installing anything.
Tips & Tricks
What's the best order to do things?
- Set up all your tables first (names and seat counts)
- Add your full guest list
- Link your couples/pairs
- Then start assigning seats
This order means you see the full picture before committing anyone to a specific chair. Trying to assign guests before you've added everyone usually means reshuffling later.
Any tips for large weddings (100+ guests)?
Work in groups. Do family tables first — those are usually obvious. Then close friends. Leave the trickier placements (coworkers, distant relatives, the friend-of-a-friend who got invited) for last when you can see what space is left.
What about weddings with no assigned seats?
Some couples go "open seating" — you assign tables but not specific chairs. The tool works great for this too. Just assign guests to tables and don't worry about which particular seat they're in. The export will show who's at each table.
Technical Stuff
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded, yes. Your data is local so you don't need internet to keep working on your chart. You'll need a connection to load the page initially though.
What browsers work?
Any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. If your browser is from this decade, you're good.
Something broke — what do I do?
Try a hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R on Windows, Cmd+Shift+R on Mac). If that doesn't fix it, your local storage might be corrupted. Export what you can and start fresh. We know that sucks, but it's rare.