About
SeatLogic is an AI-powered seating chart optimizer built specifically for weddings and events. It tackles one of the most stressful aspects of event planning — figuring out who can and can't sit near each other — by replacing the endless spreadsheet shuffling with an intelligent, one-click optimizer. Users begin by importing their guest list via CSV, Excel, or direct paste. They then map relationships: couples, family clusters, friend groups, and flagged conflicts (divorced in-laws, feuding friends, exes). SeatLogic's AI engine uses this relationship graph to generate table assignments that keep compatible guests together and incompatible ones apart. The tool provides a visual drag-and-drop editor for reviewing and fine-tuning results, with 50+ undo/redo steps, keyboard shortcuts, and full auto-save with cross-device sync. It also works offline — handy during venue walkthroughs without Wi-Fi. Finished charts can be exported for venue teams, and separate projects can be created for additional events like rehearsal dinners. SeatLogic is ideal for couples planning their own wedding seating as well as professional event and wedding planners managing multiple clients. Its free tier supports up to 100 guests with core features included, while the paid Essential plan scales to 250 guests with unlimited optimizer runs and export capabilities. Built by a co-founder who lived through the chaos of wedding seating planning firsthand, SeatLogic is a purpose-built, practical alternative to generic event tools.
Key Features
- AI Seating Optimizer: One-click AI engine that automatically assigns all guests to tables, keeping compatible groups together and separating anyone who can't sit near each other.
- Relationship & Conflict Mapping: Visually define couples, family clusters, friend groups, and hard conflicts so the AI has full social context before generating arrangements.
- Flexible Guest List Import: Accepts CSV and Excel files or direct paste — designed to work with however your guest list currently exists without reformatting.
- Visual Drag-and-Drop Editor: Review and fine-tune seating with a visual map, keyboard shortcuts, 50+ undo/redo steps, and real-time auto-save across devices.
- Export & Multi-Event Support: Export venue-ready seating charts for your team and manage separate chart projects for multiple events like rehearsal dinners.
Use Cases
- Planning a wedding seating chart for a large guest list with complex family and social dynamics
- Managing seating conflicts between divorced parents, feuding friend groups, or estranged relatives at events
- Wedding planners building and exporting seating charts for multiple client events
- Creating separate seating arrangements for a wedding ceremony and rehearsal dinner in one tool
- Rapidly updating seating plans as last-minute RSVP changes arrive close to the event date
Pros
- Genuinely Free Tier: The free plan supports up to 100 guests with CSV import, relationship mapping, cloud sync, and the seating optimizer — no credit card required.
- Handles Complex Social Dynamics: Purpose-built for divorced parents, feuding friend groups, and awkward plus-ones — the exact conflicts that make wedding seating so painful.
- Auto-Save and Offline Support: Progress syncs automatically across devices and the app functions offline, making it practical for venue walkthroughs without reliable Wi-Fi.
- Purpose-Built, Not Generic: Created by a founder who experienced the problem firsthand, resulting in focused UX tailored to real wedding planning pain points.
Cons
- 100-Guest Cap on Free Plan: The free tier is limited to 100 guests, which won't cover larger weddings without upgrading to a paid plan.
- Niche Event Focus: Optimized primarily for weddings and similar social events; less suited for corporate conferences or large-scale professional gatherings.
- Only 1 Project on Essential Plan: The mid-tier Essential plan includes just one project, which can be limiting for wedding planners managing multiple clients at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does SeatLogic's AI optimizer work?
After you add your guests and map their relationships — couples, groups, and conflicts — you click the optimize button. SeatLogic's AI analyzes the relationship graph and assigns everyone to tables in a way that maximizes compatibility and avoids placing conflicting guests near each other.
Is there a free version of SeatLogic?
Yes. The free plan supports up to 100 guests and includes CSV/Excel import, basic relationship mapping, cloud sync, a visual seating map, and the seating optimizer. No credit card is required to start.
Can I import my existing guest list?
Yes. SeatLogic accepts CSV and Excel files, or you can paste your list directly into the app. It's designed to work with your guest list in whatever format it currently exists.
Is my guest data kept private?
Yes. SeatLogic states that your data stays private and is not shared with anyone outside your account.
Can SeatLogic be used for events other than weddings?
Yes. While designed with weddings in mind, SeatLogic works for any event requiring seating arrangements. You can create separate chart projects for each event, such as a rehearsal dinner alongside your main wedding reception.
