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I prefer the round tables - it's easier to move around them when guests are mingling.
I went with long because I like the dinner party vibe, but it sounds like your centerpieces might look better with the rounds! Go with your instinct though. If you like the look of long tables, you could always add some smaller elements on either side of the centerpiece, like candles. Either way will look beautiful!
I will have table runners and candles around the table to accent my centerpieces.
I'm in the same boat, not sure whether to do round or long. we have a small reception space so I'm trying to figure out which would be able to seat more people comfortably.
I think round will be more comfy fitting and allow easier navigation between tables, like charismaclassic said. I think your centerpieces will look better with one of the smaller table options. With the bigger long table, you might need some smaller sub-centerpieces (if that wording makes sense!).
Miss-spunkin: I've been told that longer tables take up less space.
In my experience as an Event Manager the long tables look better when you have a larger centerpiece flanked by two smaller centerpieces/elements or two larger to medium sized centerpices on each end. The round you can do one in the middle and it works.
@linds, thanks so much - I wasn't sure, but my momma said she thought so too?
@linds: If you do the long table will you only have one 1 willow branch centerpiece per table?
I think if you do the round tables one centerpiece would look great. But if you were doing the longer tables you would need to spread things out either by having more than one large centerpiece along the entire length of your table or by some smaller centerpieces varying in height on either side of the larger one...if that makes sense (I can see it in my mind but am having trouble explaining here)
I had planned on round tables, but will actually be able to accommodate more people with long tables under our tent. Since I'd already planned out our tables based on rounds, I'm hoping to stick with that, but might have to switch it up later if we get more "yes" RSVPs than expected! I think it can work and look great either way.
SandDollar: I actually have 3 branches per table, and a runner to go down the center with lots of candles scattered around. I'll have charger plates and My table numbers are actual metal house numbers that are in a 7"x7" frame. I do have lots of hurricane lamps, maybe I could put 1 on each side of my centerpiece with a large candle inside for each table. Can you tell i'm really wanting the long tables LOL?! Thanks for your feedback!
@linds: I think with everything you just mentined long tables would work just great! I say go for it if that's what you really want
Oooooh, I vote for long. So pretty and elegant! And I think it's easier to talk to people at a long table as well. At a large round, you're sort of stuck to talking to the people on either side of you only, unless you want to yell all the way across. With skinnier rectangles, you can talk to the people on the sides as well as those across.
Question: what about doing a mix? A mix of longs and rounds worked out well for our wedding, and gave a little more visual interest to the room.
jhphi: I agree with you, long tables are better for conversation.
I never though of doing a mix! Do you have any pictures/inspiration so I could get a visual? I'm having trouble picturing how it would look all together.
It's funny how everyone says different things. I got criticized for choosing long tables, and was told that round tables are better for conversation! The contrary comments above make me feel so much better!
We are having an outdoor ceremony and tented reception too! I like the look of round tables and round are better for people for conversation but long can seat more people in the same size area.
We are doing the head table at one end of the tent, then 6 or so round tables reserved for family, wedding party spouses and other special guests and then we are having long tables going out from there for everyone else. That way most people won't have their back to the head table for speeches and in case of rain, the long tables can make an easy aisle for us if we have to move the ceremony inside.
Thats our plan!
Turtle: i know! everyone has different opinions on this that's why it's so hard to choose.
Fallfarmbride: That's a good idea I'll have to keep that in mind :) Thanks so much
how many people do you have total?
If I could plan another wedding (hehehe... some of you know what I mean!) and it was half the size of this one (like, closer to 50 guests), I would totallllllly want to do long tables, just 2 long rows. *sigh* I don't think it would work out with 120+ guests expected to come though. Plus our venue offers free rounds, so ... we're going to save the money and not consider doing anything differently, haha.
Daydreamwanderer: We have between 110 and 120 people coming. Since we're having a backyard wedding we have to rent everything which makes it even more difficult in making decisions. I'm such an indecisive person as it is LOL. I love the look of 2 really long tables but the way the layout is it would never work and having so many people it would be a little jammed pack. So I'm having 15 guest tables and a head table.
So the long tables would be separated? Not all together in a row?
I think you could do really fun things iwth them, if you alternate them .... 
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Rounds are easier to get in and out of and for the waitstaff to be able to reach the table easily. Plus, they work better for people conversing with each other. Long tables tend to hinder conversations since you can only see and talk to a couple people.
I'm just partial to round tables for weddings. It seems more intimate and really lets people engage everyone else at the table.
Linds1769
I have attended a couple (big) weddings that had long tables and I felt a little suffocated because they had the chairs so close together that I was basically bumping elbows with the person beside me. It wasn't a big deal because I was sitting with friends, but it made it a little more difficult during dinner. Long tables are nice, I would just make sure that you have enough space in between each chair!
As a bride, I find that it is always better to go with your first instinct! I know that sometimes I get caught up in what other people think about centerpieces, dinner options, etc. that I almost forget what I WANTED in the first place! It is your day and you need to do what you think is best!! You will never please a 100% of the people who attend, because there are people out there who are "compulsive complainers" as I call them. It is YOUR DAY!! Best wishes to you and your future husband!
Ashleyruscio: What a sweetheart!!! Thank you so much for reminding me :) I get so caught up in these little details and worried what others are going to think when really, we should do whatever makes us happy.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend Thanks again!!!
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Hello everyone! We're meeting with our rental company this week and I need to decide on round tables or Long tables. I'm having an outdoor wedding and reception under a large tent. My choices in tables are: 5' round (seats 8), 6' rectangular (seats 8), or 8' long (seats 10). I'm thinking the 6' long tables might be a little tight to fit 8 people comfortably. Also my centerpieces are branches with hanging crystals would this look okay if I went with a long table?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!