I have noticed something at the last two weddings I attended and wonder if this is becoming the norm or if it is even OK. Both receptions were formal and fairly large of about 300 people. The wedding food was buffet style. At both there were some tables marked reserved for members of the bride and grooms extended families. I would expect to see reserved tables for immediate family but tables were reserved for cousins, aunts and uncles. The rest of the guests and even the bridesmaids and groomsmen were expected to fend for themselves in open seating. And, of course, there was not enough seating for everyone. In one case the bridesmaids came in a few minutes late because of photos and were left wandering looking for a place to sit. Very awkward! I understand seating elderly but when you go beyond that it looks like some guests are more important than others. Of course maybe they are but it doesn't seem right to make it so obvious. Is this the new norm?