It does not matter whether you use round, banquet style, or square tables for your reception. You have a unique opportunity to be creative with your table “numbers.” This is not about seating your hippy Uncle Ralph next to the girls from the office. You will have to decide on reserved seating or open seating yourself. And if you use place cards or not, it is nice for each table to be a continuation of your wedding theme.
Here are a few suggestions and you might come up with some very creative one that really fits you and your new husband.
Traditional numbers (1,2,3,4, etc) – whether the numbers are on table tents or place card extensions, make sure that the numbers are large enough to read when you look at the room from a short distance. Some DIY brides like to use spray glue and glitter to create numbers that match their wedding colors.
A Year in the Life – take 8x10 or rectangular photo frames print special years and add photos of you and your new hubby. Think of the important years such as the year you were born, the year your parents were married, the year you met, and the year you were engaged to name a few. This gives your guests something to talk about when they arrive at their table.
Places – print off and frame your honeymoon destination, places you have lived or traveled. You can even add postcards or photos from family trips.
How do I Love thee – If you have a lot of family and friends from out of state or the country, print the different languages and how to say LOVE. Be sure to print LOVE large enough so everyone can read it. You might include sweet sayings or affectionate pet names such as “sweetie pie,” “snoog-ums,” and “doll-face” if you and your husband share cute lovey-dovey moments.
Flowers – designate each table with a specific type of flower bouquet as the center piece. This will create a very spring-type motif for those flower lovers.
Talk with your venue, MC, or bandleader about who will release your guest tables when it is time for the buffet. Whoever is releasing tables can go table by table or you can place all of the table “numbers” in a hat and have you MC or bandleader announce who gets to be the next table in line to eat. Make sure your MC clearly announces “how” tables will be released so you do not have a cattle calling at the buffet table.
If you are having a plated or served meal, you can still have a table numbering system. This will work very well when you a specifically assigning seats to your guests.
Have a good time showing off your creativity to your guests. And remember, you are the Bride and you get to be the first in line!!
Here are a few suggestions and you might come up with some very creative one that really fits you and your new husband.
Traditional numbers (1,2,3,4, etc) – whether the numbers are on table tents or place card extensions, make sure that the numbers are large enough to read when you look at the room from a short distance. Some DIY brides like to use spray glue and glitter to create numbers that match their wedding colors.
A Year in the Life – take 8x10 or rectangular photo frames print special years and add photos of you and your new hubby. Think of the important years such as the year you were born, the year your parents were married, the year you met, and the year you were engaged to name a few. This gives your guests something to talk about when they arrive at their table.
Places – print off and frame your honeymoon destination, places you have lived or traveled. You can even add postcards or photos from family trips.
How do I Love thee – If you have a lot of family and friends from out of state or the country, print the different languages and how to say LOVE. Be sure to print LOVE large enough so everyone can read it. You might include sweet sayings or affectionate pet names such as “sweetie pie,” “snoog-ums,” and “doll-face” if you and your husband share cute lovey-dovey moments.
Flowers – designate each table with a specific type of flower bouquet as the center piece. This will create a very spring-type motif for those flower lovers.
Talk with your venue, MC, or bandleader about who will release your guest tables when it is time for the buffet. Whoever is releasing tables can go table by table or you can place all of the table “numbers” in a hat and have you MC or bandleader announce who gets to be the next table in line to eat. Make sure your MC clearly announces “how” tables will be released so you do not have a cattle calling at the buffet table.
If you are having a plated or served meal, you can still have a table numbering system. This will work very well when you a specifically assigning seats to your guests.
Have a good time showing off your creativity to your guests. And remember, you are the Bride and you get to be the first in line!!
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