You may have heard that your wedding is going to go by in a flash, which is why it’s so important to plan as much alone time with your new husband or wife during the day. In addition to a first look before the ceremony, we love the idea of a sweetheart table at the reception. While this may sound like just one more area to decorate, a gorgeous sweetheart table can be the highlight of your reception design; a beautiful focal point curated with the best parts of your wedding décor to really set the scene. To help you get inspired, we’ve rounded up 16 of our most favorite sweetheart tables from the blog.

photo by A Brit & A Blonde, wedding design by Darling and Daisy and Kate Mackenzie; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Lindsay Nickel, floral design by Calyx Floral Design, rentals from Special Event Rentals; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Marina Mauletkali Photography, wedding design by Petals by the Shore; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Seth & Kaiti Photography, floral design by Paeonina, rentals from Seventh Heaven Vintage Rentals; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Vic Bonvicini, calligraphy & table decor by Feather & Ivy; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Lolo & Noa Photography, wedding design by Simply Sisters, floral design by Flower Artistry, rentals from Cellar Door Vintage Rentals and Gathered Table Supply Co.; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Nadine Berns Photography, rentals from Rustic Chic Events; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Chelsea Diane Photography, wedding design by Antonia Christianson

photo by Zoe Morley, wedding design by Byron Bay Weddings and The Wedding Shed, rentals from The Wedding Shed; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Rivkah Photography, wedding design by Trend Decor; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Becca Borge, wedding design by Karma Goddess, rentals from Unearthed Vintage; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Amber Phinisee, wedding design by Alexandra’s Formals, rentals from Southern Vintage and Lake Oconee Rental; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Swak Photography, wedding design by Inspired Help, rentals from Two Monkeys Vintage; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Anni Graham Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Hinterland Stills; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Firm Anchor Photography, wedding design by Southern Soiree, rentals from Southern Soiree; see more from this wedding here!

Now that you’ve gotten some inspiration for your own totally romantic sweetheart table, here are some ideas for what to put on those farm tables to fill the rest of your reception space!