How do I seat family branches at the same table?

In the Roster, add a group name matching the family branch for each guest (e.g., "Smith Branch"). The solver seats everyone with the same group name at the same table.

How many guests can the tool handle?

Up to 200 guests comfortably. For reunions over 100 guests, use 10-seat round tables to reduce the total number of tables needed.

What table layout is best for a family reunion?

Round tables of 8–10 allow multiple family members to face each other. For outdoor reunions, long picnic-style tables also work well and are available in the layout picker.

Can I separate a kids' table from adults?

Yes. Tag all children with "Kids Table" as their group. Lock that table after generating, then regenerate for the adult tables so the kids' placement is preserved.

How do I share the chart with the planning committee?

Use the Share Link button to generate a URL containing the full chart state. Anyone with the link can view and edit in their own browser.

Family Reunion Seating Chart Generator

Free seating planner for family reunions of any size. Seat family branches together, handle 50–200 guests, and print table assignments.

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What it does

Family branch grouping

Tag guests with their family branch name. Each branch is automatically seated at the same table.

Elder VIP placement

Mark grandparents and honored elders as VIP for central, high-visibility positioning.

Handles 200+ guests

Scale from a small gathering of 30 to a large reunion of 200 guests without any performance issues.

Dietary tracking for all ages

Record dietary restrictions and allergies per guest — critical when seating children and seniors with varied dietary needs.

Kids' table support

Tag all children with a "Kids" group to seat them together at their own table.

QR guest finder

Generate a QR code guests scan at the entrance to find their table instantly — no paper lists needed.

How to use Family Reunion Seating Chart Generator

1
Add all family members
Enter names. Tag each person with their family branch (e.g., "Smith Branch", "Johnson Branch") to keep branches at the same table.
2
Choose a layout
Round tables of 8–10 work well for large reunions. Use more tables of 6 for smaller, more intimate branches.
3
Place elders of honor
Mark grandparents or honored elders as VIP to seat them at the most visible central table.
4
Generate and confirm
Click Generate. Each family branch lands at the same table automatically. Adjust any exceptions by dragging seats.
5
Share assignments
Print the full chart, share a link with the planning committee, or generate a QR code at the entrance so guests find their table.

Why family branch seating beats random assignment

At a family reunion, guests who travel from far away want to catch up with their own branch first — cousins who haven't seen each other in years, nieces and nephews meeting for the first time. Random seating scatters these natural clusters and forces small talk with distant relatives before the close ones. Branch-based seating honors the reason people came: to reconnect with their immediate family circle, with the broader reunion as the backdrop.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I seat family branches at the same table?: In the Roster, add a group name matching the family branch for each guest (e.g., "Smith Branch"). The solver seats everyone with the same group name at the same table.
How many guests can the tool handle?: Up to 200 guests comfortably. For reunions over 100 guests, use 10-seat round tables to reduce the total number of tables needed.
What table layout is best for a family reunion?: Round tables of 8–10 allow multiple family members to face each other. For outdoor reunions, long picnic-style tables also work well and are available in the layout picker.
Can I separate a kids' table from adults?: Yes. Tag all children with "Kids Table" as their group. Lock that table after generating, then regenerate for the adult tables so the kids' placement is preserved.
How do I share the chart with the planning committee?: Use the Share Link button to generate a URL containing the full chart state. Anyone with the link can view and edit in their own browser.

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