Table Names By Heidi Hanson – Always And Forever.
Table names are a perfect option instead of table numbers.
Gone are the days when numbers were the only way to designate tables at a wedding reception or bridal shower. Moreover, table names are a perfect option. They serve the purpose but are far more imaginative. Most importantly, they are meaningful, clever, personal, and immediately engage the guests in conversation.
Table names are a great idea if you have a lot of guests from out of town or have never met each other. Therefore, named tables add a bit more atmosphere. Also, they are useful if you are worried about guests being offended about not being seated on “Table 1”.
Naming tables is a great way for a more personal touch for your wedding, and guests will love the extra attention to detail.
Stuck On Where To Start?
Here are some great suggestions:
- Cities/Counties/Places you and your fiancé have visited or lived.
- Your favorite date locations.
- Songs you’ve listen to or love.
- Bands/Concerts you’ve been to.
- Actor/Films/TV programs you both love.
- Famous couples.
- Wine/Vineyards/Cocktails.
- A phrase in different languages, such as “I Love You”.
- Sports/Hobbies.
- Trees/Flowers.
- Gemstones.
- Constellations.
- Sweets/Candies that you both love.
- Disney Characters.
- Words that sum up your relationship (love, happiness, mystery, etc.).
- Places you will visit on your honeymoon.
Inspiration
For instance, you can also take inspiration from the season you are getting married (i.e. fall – how about pumpkin, cider, apples; winter – snow, icicle, skating, hot cocoa). Or inspiration from your venue, getting married at a castle? How about amazing castles in Ireland or Scotland?
Also, you might even choose something related to the number of tables you have, say the 7 Dwarfs for the 7 tables!
Conversation Starters
Another suggestion is having a picture of the bride or groom at the appropriate age (i.e. table 1, you are one year old). The family will eat up the chance to talk about when you were a little kid, and your friends will giggle at your silly clothes!
In addition, when you meet with your venue we recommend giving them a heads up that you’ll have table names instead of numbers. After that, have your wedding coordinator work with the reception location to ensure a seamless transition from the number to the names. Also, a pre-wedding final meeting is helpful to discuss why table 10 will now be Wainapanapa Beach, where your soon-to-be husband proposed!
Finally, if you decide to name the tables, be sure to have a seating chart (map) of where the tables are located. This will stop your guests wandering around looking for a table number. We recommend placing it on an easel right by the escort cards. Make sure the seating chart is large enough for all your guests to read, nothing smaller than print size 16 font.
If you’d like you can forgo the escort cards and have the guest’s names printed right on the seating chart. Your coordinator should be well versed on where each table is located, so they can assist your guests with finding their seat.
Written by Heidi Hanson, Owner, Always and Forever – Wedding and Event Coordination
Gorgeous Events for Busy People
info@always-and-foreverweddings.com
Photography By Heidi Hanson Photography
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