diff --git a/examples/wedding.py b/examples/wedding.py
index 96681c47..31fb6cb4 100644
--- a/examples/wedding.py
+++ b/examples/wedding.py
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ def happiness(table):
     "table", possible_tables, lowBound=0, upBound=1, cat=pulp.LpInteger
 )
 
-seating_model = pulp.LpProblem("Wedding Seating Model", pulp.LpMinimize)
+seating_model = pulp.LpProblem("Wedding Seating Model", pulp.LpMaximize)
 
 seating_model += pulp.lpSum([happiness(table) * x[table] for table in possible_tables])