Planning Guide Archives | Ruth Ridgeway studio

Wedding Table Sizes and Seating Capacities

Common wedding table sizes can help with early planning, but the final seating plan depends on more than the table itself. This guide explains common table shapes, typical seating ranges, and the design factors that affect guest comfort, room flow, and the finished tablescape.

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Wedding Flowers by Season in the Northeast

Choosing wedding flowers by season in the Northeast is more nuanced than a simple checklist. Local growing windows, greenhouse supply, imports, and market conditions all shape what is possible and what will perform well in your venue. This guide breaks down spring, early and late summer, fall, and winter flowers commonly used in the region, from soft tulips and romantic peonies to textural dahlias and structured winter evergreens. It also explains why starting with atmosphere and feeling, rather than a fixed flower list, leads to more beautiful, flexible, and reliable floral design.

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