u/FewPickles37

My parents, aunts, uncles etc all immigrated to the US. I’m getting married this weekend and the uncle I’m closest to needs to return last minute to see his mom in the ER. Obviously way more important than my wedding. But it’s just sad and disappointing he won’t be there.

It makes me think of the privilege it is for those to have all their family (relatively) close by. I feel like I’ve lost so many important moments to my parents or aunts or uncles needing to fly so far away.

My future father in law is so excited to get together with all his siblings at our wedding. In contrast, my dad and his siblings rotate to take care of my grandma. In the past 10 years, there’s no family gathering they’ve all been together because someone is always with grandma.

Not complaining, just sad and looking for a space where others might understand.

We have 67 guests, about half family and half friends. Our immediate families will be at a head table.

Problem is very few of our friends know each other. It’s a combination of a friend from high school, a friend from college, one from work, etc.

SOME of them do and could create a table, but then we’d have a few tables of random leftovers.

Most people are bringing a partner or +1. We were thinking of seating everyone with their partner or +1 then mixing it up based on age, interests, etc. Thoughts?

Or should we just group people that know each other together to ensure they have a good time?

This is for dinner. We expect them to mingle with those they know during cocktail hour and probably after.

Thanks