New Memorable Table Name Ideas

In the past weekend at Porter Valley, two of our brides & grooms decided to use the same exact table names, which is what inspired me to write this post to all of you. The bride who was dropping off her cards for us to set up for her the next day saw the other bride's seating chart with the exact same names as she was using & pointed it out to me. It's definitely a popular trend to use words instead of numbers to add a bit more personality to the reception, so consider these ideas in planning your wedding...

Table names with cute phrases are fun for a personal touch at your wedding.
Photo & card by Etsy user Dazzle0604

I think it's nice to use descriptive words like they did such as laughter, generosity, and friendship, which are all representative of a good marriage. I also enjoy it when brides name the tables after locations the couple have been to, like we did for my friend's wedding reception, which helped to tie it in to her travel theme too. We used photographs of the couple with the names of the places they visited & put them in nice rustic frames on each table. You can also name the tables after types of wines, like a friend of ours did for his wedding at a Napa vineyard. They even had a cork personalized with their wedding date & names which was cut so that they could hold the place cards. It was perfect for the theme of the party & suited them well since they both come from family's with their own vineyards! It's a subtle way to incorporate your relationship's story & add in your personal style, so don't overlook the table names when you are planning your reception.

My escort card & holder which I saved from the Napa wedding because it was so different. Yes, my name was mispelled, but I forgive them because there were over 200 guests! ;)

Be creative & figure out names that will be meaningful to you & your fiance. Think of names that tell your guests something about you. They help set the tone for your reception & are just another way for you to put your personal stamp on your wedding!

Happy Planning!