Guest list

Add guests, track RSVPs, and keep parties together.

  • 0 invited
  • 0 confirmed
  • 0 declined
  • 0 unseated
Quick-add multiple guests (paste one name per line)

    Seating chart

    Tap a guest, then tap a table to seat them. Tap a seated guest to move or unseat.

    Unseated guests

      A standalone alternative

      Does The Knot have a seating chart tool?

      Yes. The Knot offers a seating chart tool, but it's built into its wedding-website account system — you create a wedding website and account first, then access seating and guest-list features from inside that dashboard.

      That's a reasonable trade for couples who want one all-in-one hub. It's also exactly why some couples look for a standalone alternative:

      • An account and sign-in are required before you can use the tool.
      • The dashboard surfaces upsells for other paid wedding-website features alongside the planning tools.
      • Your guest list and seating data live on their servers, tied to your account.
      • Wedding Seating Planner: no account, no upsells, and your data stays in your own browser via localStorage — nothing is uploaded to any server.

      Step by step

      How to make a wedding seating chart

      1. Build your guest list first. Add every invited guest with their party/group, side, and meal choice — or paste a full list at once with quick-add.
      2. Track RSVPs as they come in. Mark each guest pending, yes, or no so you only seat confirmed guests.
      3. Set up your tables. Add each table with a name, shape, and seat capacity to match your venue's floor plan.
      4. Keep parties together. Seat couples, families, and friend groups at the same table so no one's isolated.
      5. Assign guests by tapping. Tap a guest in the unseated pool, then tap the table you want to seat them at — no dragging required, and it works the same on phone or desktop.
      6. Print your final plan. Once every confirmed guest is seated, print a clean per-table list to bring to your venue and coordinator.

      Common questions

      Frequently asked questions

      Is it really free?

      Yes. There is no paid tier, no account, and no email required. The tool runs entirely in your browser.

      Where is my data stored?

      In your browser's localStorage, on your device only. Nothing is sent to a server, so we never see your guest list or seating chart.

      Does it work on my phone?

      Yes. The layout and every control are built mobile-first, with tap-based seating assignment so you don't need a mouse or drag gestures.

      Can I print my seating chart?

      Yes. Use the "Print seating list" button, which opens a clean, per-table list formatted for printing and bringing to your venue.

      What happens if I clear my browser data?

      Your guest list and seating chart are removed, since they were only ever stored locally. Export a CSV backup of your guest list periodically if you want a copy outside the browser.

      Does The Knot have a seating chart tool?

      Yes, inside its wedding-website account system — it requires creating an account, and your data lives on their servers. See the section above for a full comparison.

      What is the best seating chart tool for a wedding?

      It depends what you value. If you want no account, no signup, and data that never leaves your device, this tool is built for exactly that. If you already manage your wedding website through The Knot or Zola, their built-in tool may be more convenient despite requiring an account.