Comments on: Rectangular Tables Better for Conversation?

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:40:30 +0000

Wow. Thanks ladies! Great comments and excellent points made. You definitely want conversation but don’t want your venue screaming high school cafeteria or study halls… so really what you need to do is weigh how much room you have to work with, the centerpieces you’re planning on and how many guests you’ll have.

By: Heidi @ Chocolate Sushi

Heidi @ Chocolate Sushi — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:21:13 +0000

Yes, and what about the square table! It combines both! I love a square table. I do have to say a rectangle table needs to be beautiful in order to pull it off. I have seen it be quite “high school cafeteria” feeling too. I love the picture you have chosen, but you only see one table. A room full of them, screams study hall to me.

By: Grace

Grace — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:58:51 +0000

Stunning! I love the table setting and of course that rectangle tables. Great centerpieces as well. visit americanbridal.com if you want to see more wedding centerpieces that are exactly as gorgeous as those at the pictures.

By: that[engaged]girl

that[engaged]girl — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:28:34 +0000

Actually, I prefer round tables when it comes to conversation. I like the LOOK of rectangle ones better though.

When I’ve been at weddings or any other events with long tables, it gets kind of hard to communicate. Especially if several people are having a conversation at once, people have to lean forward or backwards in able to be able to see and hear someone who is talking a few seats down from them.

With round tables, Everyone can see and hear everyone!

By: AmyJean @RelentlessBride

AmyJean @RelentlessBride — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:29:36 +0000

Great minds ! I did a post today about wanting to do both… round and rectangular! Whaddya think ? I think it could jazz up the room a bit
RelentlessBride

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:29:55 +0000

I think you’re right, rectangle tables seem a bit more intimate. It sort of depends on your centerpiece though…if you’re going with something large and lavish, round tables might work better. Round are a little more elegant and formal, too. Personally, being an all-caj girl, I’d go for rectangle.

By: Maggie @ Eat, Drink, Marry

Maggie @ Eat, Drink, Marry — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:07:06 +0000

Rectangle tables are my favorites – I love the style of tablescapes you can pull off there that simply won’t work on round tables.

That said, my venue only offers round.