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Floors.live is optimized for desktop and laptop browsers. You can view layouts on mobile via share links, but editing is best done on a computer.

How does sharing work?

Generate a share link with one click and send it to a client, vendor, or colleague. Choose between view-only or real-time edit sharing. No signup required for recipients.

What export formats are available?

Export to high-quality PNG (2x resolution) and print-ready PDF (A4, auto-orientation). Exports can include title, event details, scale bar, capacity table, and more — all customizable.

Does it support Hebrew and English?

Yes! The interface fully supports both Hebrew and English, including built-in RTL support. Switch between languages with one click.

Can I import a venue blueprint?

Absolutely. Upload a background image (venue blueprint, aerial photo, sketch) and design right on top of it. You can also add an image from a URL and calibrate it to real-world scale.

How much does it cost?

All features are free. You get free editing time per event. To continue editing, unlock the event with grids (starting at $19 for 1,000 grids). Grids can also be earned through referrals and community engagement.

Should I do assigned seating or open seating?

Assigned seating is strongly recommended for events over 40 guests. Without it, groups cluster together leaving stragglers, popular tables get overcrowded, and you lose control of the room dynamics. For events under 30, open seating can feel more casual and relaxed.

How do I handle plus-ones I don't know?

Seat plus-ones with their partner. If you must split them (large head table), ensure the plus-one is at a table with at least one person they've been introduced to. Brief the MC to make introductions.

Should kids sit with their parents?

For children under 8, seat them at their parents' table. For ages 8-16, a dedicated kids/teens table adjacent to parents works well — they feel grown-up, and parents can monitor. Provide activities at the kids' table.

What about guests with dietary restrictions?

Seat guests with dietary needs at tables close to the kitchen exit or service path. This ensures their special meals arrive promptly and hot. Group dietary-similar guests when possible so servers can deliver efficiently.

Etiquette Guide

Seating Chart Etiquette: Who Sits Where and Why It Matters

A thoughtful seating chart prevents awkward encounters, sparks new friendships, and makes every guest feel valued. Here's the art and science of getting it right.

March 6, 2026

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The VIP Table Hierarchy

The first rule of seating etiquette: proximity to the hosts signals importance. Where you seat someone tells them (and everyone else) how much they matter to you.

Parents and immediate family sit closest to the host/couple table
Wedding party members sit at the next ring of tables
Close friends and colleagues fill the middle zone
Extended family and acquaintances seat furthest, but never "in the back"

The Mixing Strategy

Homogeneous tables are safe but boring. Strategic mixing creates the memorable conversations that guests talk about for years.

Mix groups at 70/30 ratio — 70% people who know each other, 30% new connections
Pair tables by energy level, not just relationship — quiet people together, social butterflies together
Never isolate a single person from their group — always seat at least 2 from each social circle
Place the most social person at a mixed table — they become the natural conversation starter

Navigating Family Dynamics

Divorced parents, feuding siblings, and complicated family trees are the most stressful part of seating chart planning. These rules prevent drama.

Divorced parents sit at separate tables, equidistant from the couple — neither gets "closer" status
Feuding relatives should have at least 2 tables between them, with no sight line to each other
New partners of divorced family members deserve seats of equal quality — no relegation to the back
Children's tables should be close to at least one parent's table for supervision

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Years of event planning reveal the same seating chart mistakes repeated over and over. Here's what to watch for.

Never seat someone alone at a table full of strangers — they will feel excluded
Don't separate couples or best friends unless they specifically ask
Avoid placing elderly guests near speakers, the dance floor entrance, or high-traffic zones
Don't fill tables to maximum capacity — one empty chair per table is a luxury that feels generous

Frequently Asked Questions

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