Plan Your Birthday Seating in 3 Steps
Add your guest list
Import from Excel or type names manually. Tag relationships (college friends, work crew, family) to see connections at a glance.
Create conversation-starter tables
Mix one outgoing person with quieter guests. Avoid seating three lawyers together. Position your chattiest friend near the guest of honor.
Share and celebrate
Export PDFs for your venue or display the seating chart on a tablet at the entrance. Make last-minute changes from your phone stress-free.
Birthday Party Seating Made Simple
Mix friend groups naturally
Create conversation-starter tables that blend high school friends, work colleagues, and family without awkward silences.
Kids table organization
Group children by age range with strategic parent sight lines. Keep the party fun while parents enjoy adult conversation.
Last-minute guest flexibility
Someone RSVPs at the last minute? Drag them to a table with one click. Changes sync instantly across all devices.
Pricing that scales with your guest list
Pay once per year in GBP when you need more than 30 guests. No auto-renewal or surprise fees.
Pricing shown for United Kingdom.
Birthday Party Seating Questions
How many guests should I seat per table for a birthday party?
For round tables, 8-10 guests per table works best for conversation flow. For rectangular tables at casual venues, 6-8 guests keeps everyone engaged. Adjust based on your venue's table sizes and room layout.
Should I separate friend groups or mix them?
Mix friend groups strategically! Seat one outgoing person from each group together to spark conversation. Avoid seating all high school friends at one table and all work colleagues at another—natural mixing creates more memorable parties.
How do I organize a kids table without chaos?
Group children by age range (5-8, 9-12, teens) rather than mixing all ages together. Position the kids table where parents have clear sight lines but far enough that adult conversation isn't disrupted. Consider adding activities or coloring sheets.
What if someone RSVPs at the last minute?
Add the late guest with one click and drag them to any table with available seats. If you've shared a live link with your venue, they see the update instantly. The flexibility to make changes even from your phone on party day reduces stress.
Can I use this for surprise parties?
Absolutely! Share the live seating plan with your venue or party coordinator without revealing it to the guest of honor. Make all the arrangements privately, then display the final seating chart on the day of the surprise.