Planning 101 24th July 2014

30 Fun Ideas for Wedding Table Names

I'm not entirely sure why we feel the need to name all of the tables in our reception venues. Perhaps we fear people can't count numbers. Or perhaps it's a deeper desire to give all guests a sense of identity and belonging, bringing them closer to the couple by associating themselves with their favourite Disney character. Whatever the reason, it's fun and we LOVE it! But coming up with 10-12 names on a single theme can be tricky.


If you're having an obvious wedding theme, such as New York Glamour, then it would make sense to keep the tables in line with the theme (places in New York, New York film titles, etc.) but if your theme is less specific, maybe just based on a colour or flower, you may need some inspiration!


Here are our top 30 wedding reception table names - enjoy! (And apologies for the super gooey ones!)


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Source: Relate Institute 


1. Your favourite places to visit together


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Source: Pinterest


2. Places the two of you have lived


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Source: One Fab Day 


3. Significant dates in your relationship (with a little explanation)


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Source: Daily Mail


4. Holidays you've been on (maybe with a little picture from each)


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Source: SouthBound Bride


5. Songs you both enjoy


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Source: A Place in the Vineyard


6. Books you both love


7. Foods you like to eat


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Source: Plans and Presents


8. Favourite cocktails


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Source: Weekday Wedding Photos


9. Types of sweeties


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Source: What's Baking In the Barbershop


10. Your first dates


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Source: Carribean Vacation Guide


11. Places you plan to visit on your honeymoon


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Source: Pinterest


12. London tube stops


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Source: Murals Wallpapers


13. Rivers


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Source: Top Table Planner


14. Favourite sports team


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Source: Wed Fest


15. Favourite bands/composers


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Source: Elizabeth Anne Designs


16. Historical figures


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Source: Pinterest


17. Favourite films


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Source: Etsy


18. Types of bird (should you be having bird cage centre pieces! - or just love birds)


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Source: Pinterest


19. Landmarks around your area


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Source: Jennifer Renée Weddings


20. Words for Love/Marriage in different languages


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Source: Inside Weddings


21. Greek Mythological Characters 


22. Precious Stones


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Source: Junebug Weddings


23. Lines of Poetry


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Source: Hitched


24. TV Shows


25. Artists/Paintings


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Source: Pinterest 


26. Types of Wine



Source: Whimsical Wonderland Wedding


27. Facts about yourselves corresponding to the number


28. Type faces (for the graphicsy type!)


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Source: Pinterest 


29. Different cheeses


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Source: Top Table Planner


30. Comic book characters  


With these 30 fun ideas for your wedding tables, whichever you choose, it's sure to add a little extra character to your special day and get your guests talking. It's the perfect icebreaker.