How does the table process work?

We have a table process that is designed to make assigning guests to tables easy. Here's how that works:

1. A table is purchased through the front side of the site or manually created on the back.
2. If the host purchased the table through the front side of your site, they'll receive the table receipt email.
3. The host gets an email with a link to use to invite his/her guests. 
4. Invited guests receive an email telling them about the invitation and asking them to confirm or decline.
   • If they confirm, the guest receives a ticket and the host gets an email letting them know their guest is coming.
   • If they decline, the guest receives an email telling them they will be missed and asking them if they'd like to donate to the table. The host receives an email letting them know the guest declined so they can invite someone else.
5. Confirmed guests are automatically assigned to tables with their hosts. You can manage table numbers, move guests or remove them in your Swell dashboard. Table information is included inline with the guest's name in the check-in app so it's easy to tell them where they're seated at check in.

To get started, create a table in products. If you don't want your tables to be visible from the front side of your event, remember to make it active and hidden. All of the emails related to this process can be customized in the Email Editor.