50 Memorable Ideas for Your Table Numbers
Sure, standard table numbers will get wedding guests to their seats, but why be ordinary? Express your personality with creative table names, or upgrade your style with unique ways to display the classic numbers. These 50 innovative table number ideas will inspire you to take your table décor from mundane to memorable.
By: Mary Wozniak
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For a glamorous Art Deco look, go for the gold. These freestanding wooden numerals can also be styled modern, rustic, or covered in sparkling glitter.
Photo Credit: Z Create Design/Etsy
Painted Plate
Search thrift shops and antique stores for pretty vintage china. Next stop: the crafts store, for stencils and acrylic paint to complete this easy DIY idea from Perfectly Disheveled.
Photo Credit: Leah Lee Photography
Scrabble
Can you spell C-R-E-A-T-I-V-E? Scrabble tiles make up fun and novel table numbers.
Photo Credit: Winterberry Originals/Etsy
Birds Nests
Perch these handmade bird cutouts atop a dried floral nest for a charming rustic look.
Photo Credit: Papergirl Studios/Etsy
Agate
Unique Brazilian agate rocks are hand-painted with elegant calligraphy.
Photo Credit: Pippity Pow/Etsy
Sailboat
Driftwood sailboats complement the seaside décor for a nautical or beach wedding.
Photo Credit: Katelyn James
Fairy Tales
Fairytale-themed tables tell the story of your romance. And they lived happily ever after…
Photo Credit: The Little Touches
Comics
Pow! Splat! Express yourself with quirky comic book table names, a fun and offbeat choice.
Photo Credit: Shanna Michele Designs
Maps
Where in the world are you sitting? Upcycled maps display your favorite destinations.
Photo Credit: TINE Designs/Etsy
Movie Characters
Tag tables with your favorite movie characters. This beautifully styled table combines a sophisticated look with a fun Star Wars theme.
Photo Credit: Caca Santoro Weddings
Cassettes
Cassette tapes with names of your favorite artists are perfect for a retro wedding.
Photo Credit: Wedfest
Baseball Stadiums
Take me out to the ball game! Stadium seating is a fun choice for the sports-loving couple.
Photo Credit: Wedding Monograms/Etsy
The Periodic Table
When two scientists fell in love, it was instant chemistry! Cibi Events labelled each table with chemical formulas like H2O for a clever addition to an elegant table setting.
Photo Credit: Amanda Gilley Photography
Movies
Add a bit of Hollywood romance with quotes from your favorite movies.
Photo Credit: Wedding Monograms/Etsy
Winter Themes
Sleighbells, snowflakes, mistletoe, and holly — for a winter wedding, the Documents and Designs Snowflake collection includes table names that salute the season.
Photo Credit: Documents and Designs
Flowers
Choose your favorite spring flowers for table names. A pretty seed packet design is a sweet choice for an outdoor wedding.
Photo Credit: Leaf Decor/Etsy
Photo Adventures
Relive memorable moments as a couple with photos of your favorite adventures.
Photo Credit: Two Pair Photography via Stella Event Design
Italian Foods
Foodie couples will adore this elegant design by Nora Belle Designs, celebrating a passion for fine food and travel with classic Italian ingredients and inspiring quotes.
Photo Credit: Nora Belle Designs
Airport Names
Love to travel? Take a flight of fancy with airport code table names.
Photo Credit: Shanna Michele Designs/Etsy
Vintage Trunk
Add this handmade wooden trunk to your table decorations for a vintage-inspired centerpiece.
Photo Credit: An Artsy Affair/Etsy
Buoys
Imagine your summer beach wedding with these colorful buoy table numbers, handmade from reclaimed wood.
Photo Credit: Lake Shore Home/Etsy
Books
Vintage books can be stenciled with table numbers. For a special touch, select your favorite romantic novels or books of poetry.
Photo Credit: The Vintage Orange Jar/Etsy
Library Card
Retro library cards add a vintage feel to your table. Pair with some classic books for a novel centerpiece.
Photo Credit: Black Lab Studio/Etsy
Illuminated Heart
Engraved acrylic hearts are illuminated by LED lights matched to your wedding colors.
Photo Credit: Even Table Decor/Etsy
Lamp Shade
Light up your table décor with luminaries. The vellum shades fit over a wine glass or champagne glass.
Photo Credit: Paper Pixie/Etsy
Book Folds
Create your own amazing folded book art with downloadable patterns by Jelly Bean Book Art.
Photo Credit: Jelly Bean Book Art/Etsy
Child's Work
Is there an artist in the family? Take a cue from these adorable drawings by the happy couple’s son.
Photo Credit: Leelou Wedding Photography
Rustic Chalkboards
Download lovely floral chalkboard cards for a trendy rustic look.
Photo Credit: Paper Bear Print/Etsy
Watercolor
A swath of bright color and elegant gold lettering transforms ordinary table number cards.
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Burgi Photography
Peacock
Add glamour to your table number cards with a peacock print Art Deco design.
Photo Credit: Tinsel and Flair/Etsy
Photo Numbers
Let your personality shine. This clever couple incorporated super-sized number props in their engagement photos.
Photo Credit: Luminaire Foto
Han and Leia
“I love you… I know.” Download this sweet and subtle Han and Leia design.
Photo Credit: Sweet Tea and a Cactus/Etsy
Birds
Enhance your table number cards with delightful artwork, like these vintage bird illustrations.
Photo Credit: Leaf Decor/Etsy
Math
You do the math: a clever twist on table numbers features simple arithmetic on chalkboards.
Photo Credit: Eric Foley Photography
Flappers
These delightful table number cards feature vintage-inspired flapper girls.
Photo Credit: GoGo Snap/Etsy
Bicycles
Handmade wire sculpture bicycles hold your table number cards. Order a tandem bike for the head table!
Photo Credit: Wirebicycle/Etsy
Knots
Handmade “monkey fist” rope knot holders are perfect for your nautical-themed wedding reception.
Photo Credit: O-Y-Knot/Etsy
Gold Shells
Shell holders add sophisticated gold style to your beach wedding.
Photo Credit: Gallery 360 Designs
Pine Holders
Rustic pine holders are carved with your initials for a bit of old-fashioned romance.
Photo Credit: Dazzling Expressions/Etsy
Moss
Pretty DIY flower pot centerpieces hold moss-covered numbers by Spotted Leopard.
Photo Credit: Melody Melikian Photography via Creme de la Craft
Salt & Pepper
Vintage salt and pepper shakers have a charming shabby-chic look.
Photo Credit: The Vintage Orange Jar/Etsy
Gold
Opt for some serious bling with gold crystal wrapped table number holders from Gallery 360 Designs.
Photo Credit: Gallery 360 Designs
Constellations
Your love is written in the stars. Guide your guests to the nearest constellation.
Photo Credit: The Bird and the Beard/Etsy
Rustic Frames
Rustic frames carved with your initials are a lasting memento of the day you say “I do!”
Photo Credit: Prince Whitaker/Etsy
Moss Frames
Moss covered frames are ideal for an outdoor or garden reception.
Photo Credit: Life is So Beautiful/Etsy
Embellished Frames
Silver and pearl embellishments frame your table numbers with opulence.
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Burgi Photography
Gold Frames
A simple gold frame elevates your table number cards from plain white to classic elegance.
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Burgi Photography
Perler Beads
An innovative DIY project from Intimate Weddings features a lacy heart handmade from perler beads.
Photo Credit: Intimate Weddings
Vintage Door Knobs
Antique-look key plates and crystal doorknobs adorn these gorgeous custom table numbers.
Photo Credit: J. Mosley Photography via 424DesignsJax/Etsy
