photo by Carla Penoncelli
Trying to nail every detail on your wedding day can be quite the undertaking, so we put together a handy wedding reception table checklist to help you hit every mark! From standard décor like your centerpiece and table numbers to what goes in a traditional place setting, we’ve got you covered with every item you can choose from for your reception tables. We even included a few ideas to help you style your tables full of personality with curated pieces that match your vibe.
photo by Illuminate Photography, floral design by Wildeflower
Standard Decor
- Table Number
- Centerpiece
Choose 1-2 of the following
- Garland
- Table Cloth
- Table Runner
- Placemat
Choose 1-4 of the following
- Tall Vases
- Short Vases
- Candlesticks – Tall Candles
- Votives – Tealight Candles
photo by Melissa Marshall, event planning by Diana Romo, floral design by Maria Limon
Accent Decor
Choose 2-5 of the following depending on wedding style
- Geometric Pieces
- Photo Frames
- Books
- Globes
- Family Heirlooms
- Lanterns
- Antiques
- Potted Plants
- Fruit
- Geodes + Crystals
- Antlers + Animals Skulls
- Wood Rounds
- Driftwood
- Shells
- Jars + Bottles
- Terrariums
photo by Emily Magers Photography, event planning by LVL Weddings & Events, floral design by Oak & the Owl
Place Setting
- Charger
- Dinner Plate
- Salad Plate
- Salad Fork
- Dinner Fork
- Dinner Knife
- Teaspoon
- Soup Spoon
- Cake Fork
- Water Glass
- Wine Glass
- Napkin
- Napkin Ring
- Napkin Accent
- Place Card
- Place Card Holder
- Menu
- Favor
PIN THIS CHECKLIST!
Now that you’ve selected vases and place settings for your reception tables, use our wedding floral checklist to incorporate flowers throughout your day!
Awesome post, Nicole. This is the most detailed checklist I have seen so far. It should help a lot of couples.