{"id":666737,"date":"2023-03-05T06:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T12:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=666737"},"modified":"2025-09-26T08:59:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:59:16","slug":"wedding-reception-table-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-reception-table-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Use This Wedding Reception Table Checklist for Stress-Free Styling"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div id=\"attachment_805073\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-805073\" class=\"size-full wp-image-805073\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/af\/57\/af5762e31c91fd61.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-805073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linasdambrauskas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lina Dambrauskas<\/a>. See more of this <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/romantic-and-timeless-french-riviera-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real wedding here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to nail every <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-decor-checklist-to-help-you-nail-every-detail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decor detail on your wedding day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be quite the undertaking&mdash;cue the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/beat-wedding-planning-stress-with-these-10-cool-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Between the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/tips-for-killer-cocktail-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cocktail hour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-reception-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&rsquo;s safe to say your hands are probably getting pretty <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That&rsquo;s why we put together a handy wedding reception table checklist to ensure no detail gets overlooked.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From standard decor to traditional place settings, we&rsquo;ve got you covered with every item you could possibly need (or want) for your reception tables.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding Reception Table Checklist&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential Decor&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-planning-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planning process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&rsquo;s easy to get lost in all of the exciting details. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re starting our checklist with the essentials. Though these aren&rsquo;t the most fun elements to sort out, they tend to be statement pieces that play an integral role in your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-create-cozy-wedding-reception\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding reception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are the standard decor pieces you should plan before diving into your decor.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tables&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-reception-chairs-big-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reception chairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tablecloths&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table runners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/40-reception-table-numbers-we-absolutely-adore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table numbers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_805075\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-805075\" class=\"size-full wp-image-805075\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7b\/32\/7b32c24c4091ae55.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-805075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/thetinsleyco.com\/\">The Tinsley Co<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place Setting Details&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now it&rsquo;s time to talk about dinnerware essentials. This is an important detail, especially for those planning a formal sit-down meal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/dress-up-tables-wedding-place-card-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place setting cards &amp; holders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charger plates &mdash; decorative base plates that sit beneath your dinner dishes&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinner plates&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salad plates&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flatware &mdash; salad fork, dinner fork, steak knife, butter knife, teaspoon, soup spoon, cake fork<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glassware &mdash; water glass, wine glass, champagne flutes&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Napkins &amp; napkin rings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-best-etsy-wedding-menu-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printed menus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centerpieces&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that the essentials have been taken care of, it&rsquo;s time for the real fun to begin&mdash;planning <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/best-places-to-buy-wedding-decorations-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your decor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To give your tables a focal point, start with centerpieces. Work with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-florists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your florist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to plan and create <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/27-wedding-floral-installations-that-will-blow-your-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arrangements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&rsquo;ll enhance your overall <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/best-amazon-wedding-decorations-backyard-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reception design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can be done with fresh blooms or even greenery garlands. The possibilities are absolutely endless.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-floral-checklist-to-incorporate-flowers-throughout-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flowers or greenery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not part of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-steps-making-wedding-mood-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vision<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Skip them and mix and match different accent pieces to create the ultimate centerpieces.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Junebug Tip:<\/strong> You can also include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wedding.studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">QR wedding album table cards<\/a> to invite your guests to join a shared photo album!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_805076\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-805076\" class=\"size-full wp-image-805076\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/84\/7b\/847b3a2b7fbb8d1c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-805076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/andregouin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Andre Gouin Photography<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accent Decor&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When centerpieces are taken care of, you can then dress them up with accent decor. These items can be rented, thrifted, or even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/affordable-wedding-decor-you-wouldnt-believe-came-from-amazon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purchased online at stores like Amazon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Though they tend to be small details, they&rsquo;ll greatly impact your overall look. Here are a few accent decor ideas that&rsquo;ll get your creative juices flowing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tall or short vases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine or vintage bottles&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood lighting &mdash; taper candles, tealight candles, lanterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candlestick holders&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geometric pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrariums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books or book pages&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Globes&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driftwood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wood rounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antlers&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geodes or crystals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After running through this checklist, every detail regarding your reception tables should be complete. And while you&rsquo;re one step closer to the big day, there are still a few details that need to be sorted out. One of those important details being the sweetheart table&mdash;a two-person set up solely for the newlywed couple.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is something you&rsquo;re incorporating into your reception design, check out these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-genius-ideas-for-styling-your-sweetheart-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gorgeous ideas for styling your sweetheart table<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From chair styles to decor inspiration, we cover it all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-805077\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f6\/0f\/f60f28294bd020ed_w1000.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to nail every decor detail on your wedding day can be quite the undertaking&mdash;cue the stress. Between the ceremony, the cocktail hour, and the reception, it&rsquo;s safe to say your hands are probably getting pretty full. 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