Understand what the auto-assign algorithm considers — and how to nudge it.
Auto-assignment gives you a sensible starting point for a seating plan in one click. It's not magic — it's a constraint-satisfaction algorithm that scores possible placements and picks the best one it can find in the time available.
What the algorithm looks at
- Groups and families — same group name means "seat together"
- List proximity — people near each other in your original list are often related
- Conflicts — anyone you've marked as "do not seat together" is kept apart
- VIP distribution — VIPs are spread across tables so every table has a highlight
- Table capacity — tables are filled but never overflowed
Nudging the result
You stay in control. After auto-assignment runs, you can drag any guest between tables, pin guests to a specific table, or re-run with updated constraints. Nothing is ever locked in without you saying so.
Auto-assignment is a suggestion, not a final answer. Review the plan before your event and expect to tweak a few placements — that's normal.