Wedding Table Decoration Ideas

Where to start for your wedding decorations

The first element to consider when thinking about table decorations is the venue. Will it be outdoors or indoors? In a rustic or elegant setting? According to the space and your personal preferences, you will then be able to decide on a table size and shape. You can either choose long tables to give a united and solemn feel to the wedding, or you can choose small round tables to give a more intimate atmosphere. Small rectangular tables are also an option, and if you find a more exotic piece of furniture, feel free to explore and try different things!

Create an attractive table

You now want to make sure that your table has depth and movement, keeping in mind that space is key for guests to enjoy their meal and make joyful and inspiring conversation with their neighbours. Playing with different heights, adding different shades from your colour palette and thinking about texture will help your table decoration fall into place. A method for achieving a successful wedding table is to think of it as different layers that go on top of each other, starting from cloth and materials (linen, lace, cotton), to the choice of cutlery (metal, silverware, porcelain) and finally, the stationery and decorative elements. You can find your ideal stationery with our large range of menus, place cards, table numbers and favour bags with matching stickers on our website.

Find the perfect decoration

Decorative elements can come in all shapes and sizes, according to your wedding’s theme. If you have trouble deciding on the type of decoration you need for your special day, we have gathered different ideas according to the most common wedding styles.

The rustic wedding style

A rustic themed wedding is all about creating a stylish homely atmosphere with a countryside touch for all of your guests to enjoy. Long farm-style tables are most typical in rustic weddings. They are reminiscent of village gatherings, where guests from all ages sit together in a joyful hubbub just like one big family.

Decorating your table

For a typical rustic wedding atmosphere, use wooden tables for your venue. The brown colour will work well with a neutral palette such as white and ivory combined with earthy colours (beige, green etc.). You can also take it to the next level with an extra “bling” by adding golden, silver or bronze elements. Match your decoration with the stationery to create a cohesive table by carefully choosing the right place cards to match your colour scheme and find your ideal menu in our rustic wedding menus collection. If your wedding takes place outside, a bouquet of wildflowers or other types of plants growing nearby will add warmth to your arrangement and enable you to showcase the fauna and flora of the surroundings.

Other rustic decorative elements

Now is also the time to dust off your antique possessions stored up in the attic. The textures are endless for rustic table decorations and you can play around with leather, lace, fur, denim, suede or tartan plaid. Use reusable receptacles for candle holders or flower vases such as empty wine bottles, old tins and empty jars. Antique-looking cutlery such as traditional silverware will also work well.

The centrepiece is key

To achieve an elegant wedding table decoration, we advise you to carefully think about your centrepiece. This is what guests will gaze upon during your big day and can make an impression if chosen wisely. Centrepieces make a statement on the theme and atmosphere of the wedding, but they only work if they are in harmony with the rest of the table.

Green centrepieces

Floral centrepieces can be grand bouquets that immediately catch the eye, or more discrete flower arrangements that come in small vases or mason jars. Floral garlands are a great alternative to traditional floral centrepieces. Just like table runners, the foliage and flowers run along the whole length of the table for an elegant and romantic touch. However, if you are not so much a flower person, succulents could be ideal and can look very elegant in terrariums.

Other elegant centrepieces

An arrangement of candles in different sizes or a floral bouquet will certainly work well. The candles can come in different containers such as jars or lanterns. Metallic candle holders are particularly elegant and work well with green foliage set off against a pale background (an ivory tablecloth for example).

Simple table layout

If you wish to opt for simple wedding decorations, there are many simple ways to achieve a very nice looking table. Fairy lights are one example of an easy decoration that enables you to create a very magical feel to your venue. You can either attach them to the ceiling, or add them to your centrepieces (in lanterns for example).

Add some greenery

Vases of wildflowers are popular in wedding venues because they are simple, elegant and give a touch of colour. Aromatic herbs can also be the way to go as they add a touch of greenery as well as giving a nice scent to the venue. Choose whatever herb you like according to your favourite scent such as lavender, mint, basil or thyme.

Theme ideas

The month in which the wedding will take place can also give you an idea on how to arrange your table according to the season. Arrange hand- picked fruit such as apples and pears on your table with a touch of green leaves during autumn, and delight your guests for the very festive winter time with a basket of pine cones, candles and mistletoe. You can also take the initiative to make it very personal by decorating your tablescape with your interests and passions. For example, if you have a passion for sailing, you can add a nautical knot to your table, around candles and branches of leaves.

If you are creative and would like to make your own wedding decorations, here are a few ideas on how to achieve DIY wedding table decorations.

Print & display

Print out polaroïd pictures of all the moments you have shared with your husband or wife that lead to that special day and display them on mini easels. This personal touch to your wedding table decorations will enable you to reminisce and make you look forward to the many more good times you will share in the future.

Decorate old jars

Create your own centrepiece by collecting jars and other containers and fill them with flowers, sweets or fairy lights. You can leave them untouched or adorn them with personalised favours stickers. Elevate them on log slices and knot a delicate piece of lace to add an elegant touch. If a sweet jar is what you are aiming for, add a string or ribbon, a piece of fabric a few inches wider than the lid and one of our gift tags. Children as well as adults will surely be happy to find their tasty wedding favour on their table. Dried petals in jars can also be an effective wedding decoration. Simple yet elegant, their pastel colours could fit in with your wedding’s colour scheme.

Spray paint

For a more glamorous look, spray paint different items displayed on your wedding table. You can give your old wine bottle a spray of golden paint to make it look refined and elegant. If you do not wish to paint the bottle, you can add this colour to a set of wild branches, which will give a magical feel to the centrepiece. Birdcages can also look very elegant with a fresh spray of white paint and when filled with gypsophila white blossoms.