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Christmas Wedding Ideas with Just the Right Touch of Holiday Cheer

We’ve rounded up some incredible Christmas wedding ideas for those couples planning their nuptials at this time of the year. Check them out! 👍

Christmas wedding ideas with urban style. Add some red berries to your wedding bouquet. Photo: Sarah Sidwell Photography, Nashville, Tennessee Photographer.

Get inspired by these stunning Christmas wedding ideas. Unique, delicate and fabulous winter wedding decor that will have your guests basking in the magic glow of the season in no time.

Maybe you are in love with Christmas, maybe Christmas has a special meaning to you, but the last thing you want is for your wedding to look like Santa’s workshop. These Christmas wedding ideas will subtly turn your ceremony into a delicate winter affair with just the right dose of holiday cheer.

Christmas Wedding Colors: Forget the Red, Green and White

Unless you want your reception tables to look all white, red and green, these winter wedding colors will definitely wow your guests.

If you are after that coveted Christmas wedding season glam, go for colors and textures that are rich and luxurious. Add dark moody and jeweled tones to your napkins and candles. The latest trend is all about tall tapered ultra dark blue or black candles.

Switch the traditional white for Pantone’s Almost Mauve, it will look incredible on your tablecloths. If you want something more conventional try some shades of gray, natural linen, or antique white. They will make for subtle supporting colors to a white wonderland table decor.

Is this the North Pole? Christmas wedding ideas to welcome your guests.

Christmas Wedding Ideas: Venue Decor

An extensive array of candlelights and lanterns will create a romantic yet festive atmosphere. Even tealights placed in mason jars sing songs of a quaint but bucolic look. Nevertheless, be sure to check with the venue first. Opt for battery-powered substitutes if they have a “no open flame” policy. Plus the shimmering lighting, a glitter explosion can give your winter wedding decor that extra fancy look.

Adorn baubles and tinsel on garlands and trees for a twinkling effect. Just don’t go overboard. Sweep a staircase or a fireplace with greenery garlands to highlight your venue’s features.

For outdoor weddings, take advantage of the crisp colors of the winter landscape and welcome your guests in style.

Festive Christmas wedding ideas: string lights are your budget-friendly friends.

A vintage dream come true and almost out of a fairytale. Vintage wedding reception decor, vintage chair and oversized gold frame with greenery garland. Photo: Jo Bradbury.

Mix floral and non-floral elements to create your winter wedding bouquet.

Winter Florals for Christmas Weddings

Floral fragrances and beautiful colors aren’t just for summer weddings. An opulent winter wedding floral arrangement can be warm and add grandeur to this truly magical event. Moody colors are “in” and they are perfect for Christmas weddings.

Dark red roses will help you achieve a classic and timeless look. And for a crisp wintry feel, white roses or baby’s breath will do. Use them on floral arrangements or on your bridal bouquet.

But the traditional red and white palette shouldn’t be a constraint; berry hues or Pantone’s Ultra Violet can be equally magical. White flowers with deep moody accents can bring magic to your winter nuptials.

Try some mistletoe above the altar for your symbolic Christmas wedding kiss.

Make your Photo Booth from a frame with a floral arrangement. Inexpensive and spells Holiday time.

Moody forest weddings are all the rage right now. Style your table with an evergreen runner, crystal glasses and tall dark tapered candles.

Winter Wedding Ideas to Style your Reception Tables

Make your reception tables glow with gilded mirrors and gold hurricane vases. For a natural texture wintery feel, try garlands of greenery with blue shades of evergreens and eucalyptus as table runners.

Try decorating your place cards with single sprigs of fir and pinecones. Also, wintery branches and berries can be used to complement the table-settings at your Christmas wedding.

For a low-key but festive shindig, tie ribbons and evergreen boughs to the bride and groom chairs, it will hold some seasonal appeal.

Add some blue to the sugar stirrers for coffee and dessert.

Christmas weddings don’t necessarily need to be celebrated on Xmas day. So, just steal some rad winter reception ideas.

Add some woodland touches to your Christmas wedding drinks.

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A Few DIYs for Centerpieces with Holiday Cheer

To get the snowy atmosphere your Christmas wedding deserves, get a hold of some pinecones and branches. These natural elements look terrific especially when placed in faux snow candle glass containers. Spray-paint them with rose gold or silvery grey for a glam metallic look.

Imitate trees in winter to give your Christmas wedding just the right touch of holiday cheer. You can dip them in gold paint or silver glitter.

If you are going for a sophisticated rustic chic setting, incorporate a centerpiece that matches your Christmassy theme. Utilize gold or silver candleholders and complement them with dark green foliage.

Here’s another centerpiece you can craft in minutes. Get some mercury glass votives from the thrift store. When used delicately enough, votive candleholders and metallic vases, along with a touch of glitter, can become a breathtakingly shimmery setup.

Adorable DIY pinecone and candle centerpieces for Christmas weddings.

An instant hit of a centerpiece: A bit of faux frost will sit well with your table florals.

These Christmas wedding ideas are super budget-friendly. Surround your candles with cinnamon sticks and your reception will even smell like Christmas.

Gold chargers, green glasses, and red floral will give you the Christmas atmosphere you are looking for. Moriah Elisabeth Photography.

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Christmas Wedding Ideas for your wedding Party

Concoct a couple of leafy crowns for your flower girls. They will look adorable! Get inspired in jewel-tone colors such as emerald green, sapphire blue or ruby red for your bridesmaids dresses.

Mix floral and non-floral elements to create the bouquets. The groomsmen can sport some cute Rudolph socks – only visible for the photo-op! 🙂

Dark red florals and sequined bridesmaids dresses by Sorella Vita.

Snow machine send off for a Christmas wedding at the Biltmore in Atlanta, GA. Photography: Rick + Anna.

Winter Wedding Food Ideas that Scream Holiday Cheer

No wedding is complete without warm food, peppermint and chocolate, winter and Christmas go really well together. Put together a cocoa bar station. Sprinkle it with colored or white rock candy to stir the hot beverages with. It will be a delight for the senses.

Needless to say, some hearty meals and sweet chocolate cakes with cherries or mint will hit the spot. And don’t forget to give away some refreshing peppermint bark favors!

Romantic Christmas wedding sign, “Baby it’s cold outside.”

Cannot get more tempting that this Mounds layer cake for the Holiday season.

We hope these Christmas wedding ideas help you make your joyous occasion even more unique and special. And if you are just planning to spend this time with friends and family, feel free to steal some of these winter wedding ideas for your table.

Happy Holidays! And remember to check out these amazing and budget-friendly ideas for a winter wedding!

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40+ Amazing Ideas for a Winter Wedding: Perfect for Couples on a Budget

Planning a winter wedding? Look no further! These winter wedding ideas are totally on fleek and within budget.

Raspberry pistachio mini almond cakes fit perfectly at a winter enchanted forest wedding.

Our winter wedding ideas are nothing short of magical. Ideas that will turn your wintry shindig into a romantic, budget-friendly and incredible event. This is probably why winter weddings are trending amongst millennials.

For couples hoping to play it cool on their credit cards, winter weddings are just lifesavers. That’s right. A winter wedding can get you that sweet off-season price break. And with a little creativity on your part, the affordable but stylish possibilities of a wonderful winter wedding are limitless.

Get inspired by these winter wedding ideas, color trends and some really affordable winter wedding venue ideas!

Winter Weddings Are Trending Amongst Millennials

It’s no news that millennials are breaking the mold and shifting from the traditional spring and summer weddings. They are tired of drab, expensive weddings littered on their social media feeds. Of course, millennials are smart trendsetters. And what says “trendy and smart” like unforgettable winter wedding ideas for couples on a budget? An out-of-the-box experience!

Related: Dark and Moody Wedding Aesthetic Inspiration For All Seasons

Millennials want their big day to feel quirky and immensely memorable without having to break the bank. Moreover, who can resist the beauty of wintertime when the snow, wreaths and winter florals serve as a romantic backdrop as they tie the knot?

Stunning black and white winter wedding ceremony. Photo: Christie Graham Photography.

Celebrate an intimate winter wedding in the cozy space of a library. Warm blankets dress up the reception chairs. Photo: Rahel Menig Photography.

Affordable Winter Wedding Ideas that will Drop your Socks Off

Here are a few creative winter wedding ideas that won’t do a number on your wallets. Candles are all the rage during the holidays and if you wrap them in cinnamon sticks they will smell amazing—but should only be used as effects. However, because of a fire hazard, many venues don’t accept open flame decor. Make sure you check first.

A scattering of “snowy” pine branches and pinecones may also do wonders to your tablescape. Leverage poinsettias, holly, and other astonishing florals like perfectly opened amaryllis blossoms or hydrangeas that are in season to save some cash. Forget summer or spring flower decor and bring out the mistletoe! Have your guests share in the the kissing fun!

Related: Winter Wedding Ideas that will Dazzle Your Guests

Visit your local nursery for evergreen cuttings and branches. Who knows? Friends and neighbors may donate winterberries and evergreens from their own backyard to the happy couple!

Black and white with a touch of eggplant winter wedding flower arrangement.

These little tags will add lots of charm to your wedding favors and a shot of whiskey will warm up even the coldest of nights. Get them on Etsy!

Alternative Winter Wedding Ideas

If you had enough of the Christmassy winter wedding ideas, go super upscale with a black and white wedding or introduce cozy blankets, scarfs and faux-furs! Leave the greenery outside and bring in iced branches with lots of bling. Better yet, use real or fake snow on your photos. You won’t regret it!

Another fantastic idea I personally love are beach weddings in the wintertime. They are way affordable and, depending on the time of year, there aren’t many tourists to crowd your pictures!

Romantic snowy mountain wedding in blue.

Baked brie with rosemary, honey, & candied walnuts a delicious dish for winter time.

What to Serve at a Winter Wedding?

Also, winter is perfect for heavy meals and alcohol. And nothing says warm tummies more than a chocolate bar at a winter wedding! Present your guests with cookies, cakes, fig pies, mulled cider, marshmallows and a variety of chocolates, coffees and teas.

Cold weather is also a great excuse to indulge on some extra calories the foodie way. How does baked brie with rosemary, honey and candied walnuts sound? Maybe it’s time to bring in comfort foods like a creamy roasted tomato basil soup paired with butternut squash and spinach lasagna. Definitely original and on fleek.

Let me count the ways I can dip an apple… Love this caramel bar at Willowdale Estate.

For a cozy December wedding add cinnamon sticks to your linen napkins.

Winter Wedding Colors From December To February

Need color inspiration for you winter fairytale? Turn your wedding into a winter wonderland with these magical color schemes.

December Colors for Weddings

December is perfect for jewel tones, enchanted forest weddings and beautiful reds. Furthermore, if you plan on getting wed on New Year’s Eve, bring in the gold! Or incorporate the magic of marble and copper—one of the most amazing color trends for 2018.

Fairytale crystal crown resembling wintery ice. Swoon! Get yours on Etsy.

Stunning and unforgettable mountain winter wedding ideas. Photo: Cory Ryan Photography Utah weddings.

Winter Wedding Colors: January

Why not mention a few color pairings that would fit a January wedding theme? Black and white with a touch of eggplant for a rooftop wedding. Rust, copper and aqua if you are holding a backyard wedding, and mauve and blush for Southern Belles with snow-free winters. Blushing neutrals bring that air of romance. Blush pink dresses and white bouquets are just perfect to show forth your inner snow queen.

Mauve and blush winter wedding ideas with rose petals. Another idea: Twist Holiday lights with tulle amidst garlands of greenery for that starlit natural feel.

Simple and glam centerpiece. Xmas balls, glittery candles and a wine glass. Voilá!

February Wedding Color Scheme Ideas

An all-white wedding brings a fresh tone of modern elegance. However, make your ceremony Pinterest-worthy by sticking to silver and mercury glass embellishments or adding a pop of color. Check out these extraordinary white wedding ideas and decor!

Dark purple and black winter wedding ideas.

Photo Gallery Filled with Stunning and Original Winter Wedding Ideas

Browse through this photo gallery before diving into the best winter wedding locations on a budget we’ve gathered for you!

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Best Winter Wedding Locations on a Budget

If you are looking for the best wedding locations and you need to adjust to a budget, consider these ideas. Some botanical and local parks have indoor spaces to celebrate weddings. Don’t fret. These facilities can be landscaped in winter to look as beautiful as they do during summer or spring.

Moreover, be on a lookout for places that don’t traditionally host weddings to get a better deal. Love winter weddings at art galleries, small town Bed & Breakfasts, and rooftops, And guess what? By hosting a winter wedding, you may get an off-season price break. Another idea to save on your venue (and transportation) is to host the ceremony and the reception in the same location!

Rustic winter wedding bride.

For a little inspirations these are some of our fav best winter wedding locations on a budget. Sunshine Mountain Lodge in Allenspark, Colorado (near Boulder), the Blackthorn Manor on Devon and Canfield Big Banquet Hall In Chicago, and the Old Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge, LA. If you are a Manhattan couple, check out the many Brooklyn Art Galleries, or literally, rent a room at the Norwood. A Manhattan private club that rents rooms to non-members for wedding ceremonies. Keep it small and you can have your winter wedding at a location most just dream of. It’s located at 241 W 14th St, New York.

It’s never cold in California so how about hosting your wedding at the Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center?

Now, discover these 19 fab ideas to save money on your wedding and still look like a million bucks or support us by following us on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest!

Lovely and cheerful winter wedding ideas.

Chocolate covered strawberries tree by Home Stories from A to Z.

A chocolate bar in winter has to have a Kahlua hot chocolate beverage. Perfect for chilly nights.

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51 Unique Table Number Ideas for Wedding Receptions (and some DIYs)

Let your imagination fly when deciding which of these unique table number ideas you will use on your wedding reception.

Creative Disney table names by Disney Fairy tale weddings.

If you are hosting a seated reception, adding numbering your tables is a smart choice. I know, I know, organizing seating charts is a pain in the neck but letting people sit wherever they please will make it harder for your servers to find who requested that vegetarian meal. 😉 If you don’t want to dictate where everybody should sit, you can do away with placecards but table numbers are a must. Besides, they are quite inexpensive and you can make them yourself.

There are lots of very creative table number ideas to name your wedding tables. You can pick from the traditional numbers, letters, places, or even countries as these table numbers or table identifiers will help your guests know where to sit. Remember this goal and do not make them too hard to find.

Wedding table numbers usually go next to the centerpiece, but this is not a must. You can place them inside of the centerpiece, on both sides of the table runners or floating above the table. After all, the trend is to capture the personality of the bride and groom.

The table number should match the overall style of the reception. You can use slates, wine bottles, metal table numbers, books as table numbers, but why not take a look at these unique table number ideas for wedding receptions?

Unique Table Number Ideas you can Steal

We know you are going to love these unique table number ideas. We know we did! Check out this calligraphy numbers over these adorable pears. Original and super affordable!

Unique table number ideas incorporating fruits. Captured by Jose Villa, Fine Art Weddings at Sunstone Villa Wedding.

Let’s continue with another inexpensively crafted table numbers on stones. When it comes to wedding table decor, the magic is definitely in the details. Perfect for garden weddings. All you need are flat stones, paint and a brush!

Stone with brush painted calligraphy for table number.

Use these beautiful hand painted Talavera tiles as table numbers for your fiesta or Spanish themed wedding to add originality to your decor.

Unique table number ideas: hand painted talavera tiles by Vintage Baby Doll.

Two in one: Put flowers in a pitcher for a simple centerpiece/table number combination.

Delightful wedding hack for an original centerpiece/table number combo.

You can incorporate the coolest new trend in wedding floristry, nopales or cactus paddles as your table numbers!

The nopal or cactus paddle table numbers are a unique signage and decor idea.

Table Numbers for Beach Weddings

Keep your decor simple for your beach themed wedding. Create your own centerpiece/table number combos with floating candles, shells and votives. And here are a few beach table number ideas to get started.

Surfer couples check out this idea! It’s a wonderful way to include your passion to your reception.

Surfboard couples can add a personalized table number like this one.

Bring the tranquil ambiance of a tropical island or a lakeside retreat to your special day with these beach wedding table number ideas.

Seashell table number. Photographer: jason angelini photography.

Starfish escort cards in aqua & coral for a beach wedding. Photographer: kml photography.

Bottles and Wine Bottles: Table Number Ideas to Uncork

A wine bottle makes a great vase or decoration piece on its own, so here are some great tips for decorating the bottle itself.

Wine bottles with fairy lights get the job done as table numbers, centerpieces and added sparkle.

Make your decor work for you as table numbers, centerpieces and fairy lights.

With so many details, why not make a water bottle part of your romantic garden inspired tablescapes.

Stunning table number ideas for romantic summer weddings. Photography: Docuvitae.

Darling table numbers that look amazing on beer growlers and turn into centerpieces!

Amazing table number ideas with beer bottles.

Say “I Do” with a backdrop of vineyards on rolling hills, breathtaking and wine bottle table number to match!

Unique table numbers for outdoor wedding receptions.

Wooden Table Number Ideas from Rustic to Glam

Find the perfect way to direct guests to their tables and help them find their seats with a great selection of stylish wooden wedding table numbers. From traditional to gold or silver calligraphy wooden table numbers.Enjoy!

Make your wedding or party one for the books with these custom double-sided wooden table numbers with hand-painted modern calligraphy.

Wooden table numbers.

Fun and creative table numbers for rustic weddings.

Shabby chic wooden table numbers by Country Barn Babe.

Add some romance to your wedding with these unique laser cut hexagon shaped geometric style table numbers!

These hexagon table numbers in wood or painted or glittered in your preferred colors are a unique choice for your wedding table decor.

Simple Table Number Ideas for Traditional Wedding Receptions

These table number ideas add a simple, yet elegant touch to a table while helping your guests find their seats! Let’s take a look at these creative numbers ideas for wedding tables.

Sometimes the simplest ideas are best. Hang a table number from your centerpiece.

How about a table number tied to a mason jar? Photography by Green Photographic.

Watercolor table numbers have a chic and contemporary feel, perfect for a modern wedding.

Table numbers and place cards in one. Aren’t they adorable?

Choose from acrylic wedding table numbers, simple and will last all night long, or plan and quite inexpensive calligraphy table numbers.

Simple wedding table numbers by JennandJulesDesigns and by DazzlingDaisiesCo.

Love these hand calligraphy mini wedding table numbers with cork holders. Unique ways to include your pet on your wedding day on the center of the table! These gold foil table numbers add some sparkle to your tablescape.

Table numbers with modern calligraphy and blush watercolor backsplash displayed in card holders at The Madison Club.

Simple table numbers. Mini Wedding Table Numbers by SouthernCalligraphy. Gold Foil Table Numbers by NashvillePaperCo. Unique ways to include your pet on your wedding day.

Simple table numbers. Mini Wedding Table Numbers. Gold Foil Table Numbers. Unique ways to include your pet on your wedding day.

We hope you enjoyed this roundup of table number ideas and are ready to pick yours! If you are looking for more table ideas, check out these 30+ wedding table ideas: What to put on wedding reception tables.

Photo Gallery with even more Table Number Ideas!

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Stores: Country Barn Babe, DazzlingDaisiesCo, Whichgoose.

Do it yourself romantic candle wedding table number ideas.

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24 Ingenious Ways To Make Candle & Lighted Centerpieces for Wedding Receptions

Check out these creative and affordable ideas to make candle and lighted centerpieces for wedding receptions. Light up your centerpieces to take them to an entirely new level!

An ingenious way to make candle & lighted centerpieces for wedding receptions. Food coloring and floating candles plus dollar store flowers and LED lights.

Savvy brides know that stretching a wedding budget means having to DIY a few ceremony details. Nothing is easier to make and has a more stunning effect than lighted centerpieces for wedding receptions. Let’s grab a hold of a few candles, LED lights, glow-sticks, florals and water and create lighted centerpieces that will rock your wedding! Read this!

How to Pick your Lighted Centerpieces for Wedding Receptions: This is What Professionals Do

First things first. Make sure the lighted centerpieces are a match for the wedding venue and your taste and budget. Don’t fall in love with candlelight asking your ceremony and reception locations if they allow real candles or not! (But don’t despair! You just may have to opt for flameless candles.) Or with those romantic string market lights wrapped over your outdoor tables if the venue does not have enough electrical outlets – or they are too far apart – to achieve the look without shelling out beaucoup des bucks on a custom electrical installation.

If you plan on DIYing your entire wedding, try to avoid flowers for the centerpieces. You will not have enough time to make them all and have them look perfect in the few days before the wedding. Prepare them well in advance so you don’t have to worry and you can make a couple of them as practice. Test their wow factor by hosting a small dinner at home and show off your lighted centerpieces – but don’t fish for compliments. 😉

Pin spots are tiny beams of light to illuminate centerpieces, wedding cakes, etc. If your centerpiece primarily consists of candles or lights, pin spots aren’t necessary. So, there’s a little additional savings associated with picking lighted centerpieces for wedding receptions!

Check out these lighted birch branches on a stand. They carry 150 battery LED lights.

How To Make Your Lighted Centerpieces Look Like A Million Bucks with LED Lighting

Durable and compact, LED lights have paved the way for creative lighted centerpieces for wedding receptions. These stunningly affordable LED centerpiece ideas can inject a new dimension to your wedding decor that your guests will surely enjoy.

So, what is LED light? Short for “light-emitting diode,” these LED lights are more energy-efficient than regular lightbulbs and they don’t get as hot. They can also be wireless, which makes them even more discreet. LED lights are great for color changes and vibrant hues and when added to floral arrangements for luminous stems they will double as décor and mood lighting. You can buy them at the Home Depot, Amazon or at any light fixture store near you.

Create a tall and unique LED lighted centerpiece with luminous branches. Embed the LEDs at the ends of the branches to create a discreet lighting effect. Another idea is to glue crepe paper flowers to the branch creating the illusion of illuminated cherry blossoms. And don’t forget to have some fun with ’90s-style glow sticks! 🙂

Cool and affordable lighted centerpieces for wedding receptions.

Fairylights even look pretty on the outside of a vase. Wired Fairy Lights by MarylinJ.

Great idea for an alternative wedding centerpiece. Weddings can use lots of lighting to bring a little extra sparkle!

Candle Centerpieces: Stunningly Romantic & Affordable DIYs

So, your wedding venue allows you to use real candles, huh? Is there something more romantic than candlelight, ever? Pillars, tapers, votives, tea-lights are a great way to save money on wedding centerpieces! Check out these extremely affordable DIYs!

Alternating votive and taper candles is both beautiful and practical, allowing guests to interact across this simply chic reception table. The cylindrical vases will protect the candles from accidentally falling.

Inspiration for a table setting. Go outdoors and find some stones! Fill glass hurricanes with pillar candles for the same romantic effect.

DIY candle holder: Hot glue twigs to a Dollar Tree glass votive. Let it dry. Add a flameless pillar candle. Voilá!

Bark heart lanterns are perfect for rustic weddings. You can get these candle holders at your local home decor store.

Fantastic Lighted Floral Centerpieces with Water

Add a stunning glow of light to your table decor with lighted floral centerpieces immersed in water. Use the flowers to hide the submersible battery LED lights. Place the light at the bottom of the vase to illuminate the flowers above. You can then place a floating candle on top of the vase. Our advice: use table mirrors that you place under your vases to create reflections in your decor.

If you have chosen flowers with long stems, pick a tall cylindrical clear container, place a submersible led light at the bottom and cover it with fake crystals. The light will highlight the curve of the flower and create an original centerpiece.

Lighted floral centerpieces with floating candles and long stemmed flowers.

Tall cylindrical vases with water and floating bright red or orange flowers and tea candles. Discover how to make these stunning lighted centerpieces for wedding receptions.

$Mix and match some floral and candle centerpieces for an awe-inspiring look for your big day. DIY wedding decorations that will help you create your dream day for a fraction of the cost of getting it done professionally.$

Mix and match some floral and candle centerpieces for an awe-inspiring look for your big day. DIY wedding decorations that will help you create your dream day for a fraction of the cost of getting it done professionally.

More Outrageous Ideas For Your Lighted Centerpieces

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Mason jar chandelier hanging centerpiece by BootsNGus, $185.00.

We hope you got some great inspiration with this article and got to pick your future lighted centerpieces. But we are warning you, learning how to make candle & lighted centerpieces can be addictive!

Clear vases, lighted branches and pine cones… sounds simple enough. 😉

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30+ Wedding Table Ideas: What to Put on Wedding Reception Tables (Wow your Guests!)

Are you looking for wedding table ideas? Don’t know what to put on wedding reception tables? Look no further! Today we cover all you need to know to host the wedding reception of your dreams!

Simplicity at the bride and groom’s table with chairs that complement the wedding table decor to perfection.

If you’re the type that’s been dreaming of your wedding your whole life, you might know exactly what you want your wedding reception tables to look like. If you don’t, then you are in the right place. Use this checklist to choose what to put on wedding reception tables and get inspired by some stunning wedding table ideas that will sweep you off your feet!

How to Decorate Wedding Reception Tables

When styling a wedding reception table, there are a myriad of options to choose from to achieve your desired look. Here’s a short checklist to keep in mind when decorating your wedding tables.

1. The tables themselves: tables come in all shapes and sizes, but wedding tables are somewhat standardized. 😉 From round to square, your tables may be so stunningly beautiful that you may want to show them off. A good example would be rustic heavy wooden tables, too gorgeous to hide under a tablecloth.

Wedding table ideas in soft pink and blue by Celios Design.

Don’t know what to put on wedding reception tables? Look no further! Today we cover all you need to know to host the wedding reception of your dreams!

2. Table linens: From simple white to luxurious heavy silk brocade or modern sequined tablecloths, table linens help set your table style. Spend some time considering the colors of your napkins, linens, skirting and table runners and their impact on your reception decor.

Related: 31 Fab Table Runner Ideas for Wedding Receptions: #7 Will Steal Your Heart!

3. Place settings: This refers to setting the table with tableware which includes utensils, glasses, dishes, etc. Each individual set is called a place setting. You may choose to go with a formal or an informal setting for your sit-down dinner. Or no setting at all if you are going for a cocktail wedding reception! 😉

Tip: Remember to match your utensils to your wedding menu items or courses.

4. Centerpieces: Tall, hanging, short or even as table runners with wreaths of greenery, make sure the wedding centerpieces match your wedding theme and do not block your guests’ view of the rest of the people at the table. You can go with lanterns, bird cages, floating candles, votives, floral wedding centerpieces or a mix of these. There is so much variety to choose from! (Check out this affordable wedding centerpieces article for more inspiration and fabulous and simple DIYs!)

Adorable votives, shells and white flowers to decorate this beach wedding reception tables. Photography: kiwiphotostudio.

Soften the look of your long tables with round plates and round centerpieces.

5. Place cards and table numbers: Your escort cards, place cards and/or table numbers can be subtle or used to make a statement besides helping you with your seating arrangements. You can do away with them if you choose to have your guests sit wherever they like. These adorable and creative pieces, really do come in handy at a sit-down dinner as it makes it easier for your waiters to deliver specially ordered menus – like those gluten-free, kosher or vegetarian options – to your guests when you know where they are sitting.

Read more: How to seat guests at your wedding for a lively celebration

6. Other additions to help you decorate wedding reception tables: Add a few surprises to your wedding table decor such as wedding favors and conversation ice-breakers. A few crayons or papers for them to add a well wish for the newlyweds can be a great conversation starter. You may also want to add wedding menus with a small lavender sprig or vine leaf on top of the plates.

Boho wedding. Nothing transforms your reception table ambiance more than the right lighting.

Wedding table ideas and tips to learn how to decorate your reception tables.

7. Chairs: Usually a forgotten item even though they can really help spruce up the place. 😉 Look for comfort, style, and quality. The last thing you want at your wedding reception is a guest that gets hurt because the chair was too flimsy. Chair covers, original sashes, affordable baby’s breath and greenery decor can help you add that stunning personal touch to your wedding chairs. Feel free to browse some chair decor and other original wedding ideas on this article!

8. Table lighting: Nothing transforms your reception table ambiance more than the right lighting. Get inspired by twinkling lights, LEDs, chandeliers, candles and more to create an unforgettable dining space.

Candelabras with tall tapered candles and hanging chandeliers for an upscale outdoor wedding.

You can play with these elements when decorating wedding reception tables but always follow the golden rule: “Stay true to your own style.”

Wedding Table Ideas on a Budget

If you want to save money on your reception tables decor, there are plenty of affordable and amazing wedding table ideas to pick from. Here are a few of them.

Long live DIY! If you, or someone you know, is crafty, make the centerpieces and other wedding table decor yourself. Fill glasses or vases with strings of lights or votive candles, purchase your own fabric for your tablecloths or table runners or create your own flower arrangements.
If you are hosting a buffet-styled reception, use chic plastic plates and plastic “silverware” that look like the real thing instead of renting expensive china. This will help cut down on the cleaning costs as well. 😉

Make these gorgeous but simple DIY succulent centerpieces for your wedding reception tables. What you will need: Moss table-runner with loose succulents, mini terrariums and mica flakes.

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Glassware can also double as party favors. Use customized or personalized wine, pint or mason jar glasses for each place setting that your guests can take home at the end of the wedding reception. You can have them engraved with your names, initials and the wedding date or you can tie on a small tag with a note and a ribbon.
Grab old pieces of reclaimed wood, vintage jars and vases, or thrift store candles and trinkets to create unique and stunning wedding centerpieces. Tie the look together with inexpensive ribbons, or not. 😉

Wedding table ideas on a budget. Achieve the classic-clam look with a golden frame some votives and a delicate flower arrangement in white and green like at this stunning West Hollywood wedding. Photography: Jose Villa Photography.

This is one of our favorite wedding table ideas: Secure your napkins with bracelets or jewelry from the dollar store! Tres chic!
Winter wedding? Sprinkle pinecones with glitter. For a beach wedding, mix and match some seashells with lace and create some unique wedding table decor and favors.

Glam up your look with rhinestones, lace and ribbons.

Tips for Decorating Wedding Tables

Decorating wedding tables should be a fun task. Follow these tips and never forget to be true to your style.

Choose your wedding color scheme and/or your wedding theme before buying or renting the wedding reception table decor
Don’t be scared to go for an eclectic look, especially when on a budget. Unique and creative wedding table ideas and decorations add to the fun
Not every table has to have a uniform look and feel. Feel free to experiment with color, shapes and unique pieces that distinguish a table from the next. They will certainly help your guests break the ice!
Consider round or oval-shaped dishes for long or square tables to soften the look
Table numbers or folded napkins that are triangular or diamond-shaped add more visually appeal to a round table
Formal place settings take up more table space than informal ones
Add an original wedding sign to the bride and groom’s chairs

Original elegant and modern wedding centerpiece.

Sophisticated and magical wedding table ideas for a candlelight reception dinner.

These are some of the many beautiful and fun wedding table ideas to help you decide what to put on wedding reception tables. Now, don’t be shy and follow us on Pinterest to discover thousands of other ideas to make your wedding as exceptional as these!

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Nice and simple green fresh garland.
Purple passion wedding inspiration
Mint and gold wedding with succulents and sequins
Tall and modern greenery centerpieces with an edge.

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You may choose to go with a formal or an informal setting for your sit-down dinner.

Show your guests their assigned table with these impressive seating card scrolls! Damask pattern double-sided champagne flute seating card scroll in plum, sage, and nude.

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Modern elegance in this Dallas wedding.

Love this wedding table idea! Match your wedding color-scheme with a paper and wrap your utensils with it and a doily for a vintage rustic look.

Spanish-themed wedding table decor. Mission inn wedding Photo credit: Amalie Orrange photography.

Beautiful and affordable wedding table decor ideas.

Incorporate colorful flowers and lighting to your rustic chic wedding dessert table. Photography: Angela Gagnon.

Peach tulips for a peach, white and green elegant and simple centerpiece at this Chicago wedding. Photography: Gerber +Scarpelli Photography. Vale of Enna flowers.

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