| Wedding tables are the center of attention during | | | | on each chair for some variety, and use simple |
| the reception, aside from the bride and the | | | | matte gold plates. For the centerpiece, use a lilac |
| groom of course. Wedding tables should be | | | | and ivory combination for flowers and candles. |
| carefully planned out, as it will be the focal point | | | | 8. For something different, use a square table, |
| during most conversations and eating during the | | | | and square plates. Choose one color and work |
| reception. | | | | around lighter shades of it for the table settings. |
| Wedding table decorations can be the highlight of | | | | For example, ice blue table cloths to go to with |
| your wedding theme, or can be a complementary | | | | ice blue ribbons around the chairs. Table napkins |
| alternative. | | | | come in a shade or two lighter, and leave the |
| Here are some ideas to help you plan your | | | | plates white for some contrast. |
| wedding table decoration ideas: | | | | 9. Instead of using just one vase with flowers, |
| 1. For dimmer venues, use tealight candles in little | | | | mix them up by placing more of smaller vases |
| glass boxes, to be placed along side each table | | | | with colorful flowers as a centerpiece. |
| setting. This adds a dreamy atmosphere while not | | | | 10. Place about 3 or 4 bottles of wine in each |
| making it too difficult for guests to find their food. | | | | table, and use dark roses to complement the |
| 2. Large clear glass bowls filled with sand and | | | | dramatic colors. Include a photo of the couple in |
| floating candles make a great centerpiece. Add | | | | each table. |
| shells to the bowl if you are having a beachside | | | | 11. For a minimal look, use clear glass plates with |
| wedding for an accent. Use white and green | | | | white and silver accents. For the centerpiece, a |
| flowers to go with the shells in the bowl for colors | | | | large clear glass vase with long stems of flower |
| that are close to nature. | | | | buds in it, instead of a bunch of leaves and open |
| 3. Sprinkle rose petals on tables for a romantic | | | | flowers. Metallic and rich table and chair covers |
| touch. | | | | can add some sparkle, and use only one flower at |
| 4. Use a variety of small, medium and large | | | | the back of each chair. |
| candles for the centerpiece. Wrap them together | | | | 12. For a more rustic look, work with shades of |
| with string and colorful beads for extra shimmer. | | | | bronze, red, and deep blue. Use brown place mats |
| Sparkly ribbons or lace are also a good alternative. | | | | with white plates, and use deep red cloth to |
| 5. Select your china according to the theme of | | | | drape the chairs and tables. Deep blue accents |
| your wedding. If you are having an informal | | | | can be placed in the table napkins and colors of |
| wedding, simple white porcelain plates with gold or | | | | the flowers. Sprinkle red rose petals and almonds |
| silver edges are good. Informal weddings are | | | | on the table cloth, with a few pieces of palm |
| more appropriate for using for creative china. | | | | leaves on the border of the centerpiece. |
| Square plates are also fun. For more formal | | | | 13. For beach weddings, give it an extra refreshing |
| weddings, you can use a gold tinted pad instead | | | | touch by using a large clear bowl of fruits as a |
| of a placemat. | | | | centerpiece. |
| 6. Simple and plain dining ware deserves a more | | | | 14. Depending on the color of your theme, fill the |
| extravagant centerpiece. Use simple white dining | | | | centerpiece bowl with fruits matching the theme |
| ware and clear crystals, but for the centerpiece, | | | | to give a variety in texture. |
| use gold and silver embossed vases, about 3 or | | | | 15. Use raspberry and gold for a refreshing table |
| 4, and fill them up with tulip buds in various colors. | | | | theme. Cut the flower head off, and display them |
| The richness and drama of the colors do not | | | | in little glass containers, what you would normally |
| need any more accents from dining ware and are | | | | use for tea lights. Place the flowers on the |
| a great highlight on their own. | | | | perimeter of another centerpiece of short red |
| 7. Wrap chairs with organza ribbons in dark | | | | candles. Use matte gold plates and blush pink table |
| shades of ivory or gold, and use table napkins of | | | | napkins and chair drapers. |
| the same color. Tie alternating styles of flowers | | | | |