Numbering the reception tables at a wedding with numerals is certainly effective, but it is not very interesting. The table names are an easy and fun way to add a splash of character to your wedding reception with a minimum of effort or expense. Check out these creative table name ideas for autumn weddings.
The stunning fall foliage is one of the most distinctive things about autumn. Many brides love it so much that they plan a fall leaf theme wedding, right down to Swarovski crystal bridal jewelry shaped like autumn leaves. A very pretty way to identify the tables at a fall reception would be with different varieties of colorful leaves from various trees. On each table, place a large image of a leaf that has turned to its fall hue, along with the names. The corresponding image can be printed on the escort cards for the guests. Sample names include sugar maple, yellow birch, red oak, aspen, beech, linden, and pin cherry. The autumn leaf table names would be wonderful whether you are having a leaf theme for your wedding or not, especially if your reception will take place in a region known for its beautiful foliage.
If you are getting married close to Halloween, it would be neat to name the reception tables after features of that holiday. Guests will have fun sitting at tables named things like jack o’lantern, trick or treat, apple bob, candy corn, and costumes. You could even tie the wedding favors in with the table names, and give the guests at each table different favors based on the theme of the table name. It would be a really fun touch that will set your wedding apart.
Couples who like to travel could choose some of their favorite autumn destinations as names for their reception tables. They could be places you have been or places you hope to visit (or a combination of both). Ideas include Oktoberfest, New England, National Apple Harvest Festival, and so on. If you have ever been to any of those places, it would be marvelous to use pictures from your trip along with the names on the tables. You could even put a small page on the table telling a little bit about your favorite fall places and what you like about them. It would be a terrific conversation starter for all of the people seated at each table.
Of course fall is harvest time, and the bounty of autumn has inspired many a bride and groom. A wonderful idea for any fall reception is to name the tables after the special flavors of the season. You could even let your Thanksgiving favorites inspire you, especially for a November wedding. Who wouldn’t love to sit at a table named pumpkin pie or chestnut stuffing? Other ideas include apple crisp, mashed potatoes, roast turkey, root vegetables, hot apple cider, and butternut squash. For fun, you could include your favorite recipe that matches the food on the table name card. This would be even better if you have a lot of great cooks in your family and can attribute the recipe accordingly. Recipes named “Aunt Susie’s cranberry sauce” or “Nana’s sweet potato pie” are sure to be enjoyed by all.
A final idea is to simply name your reception tables after the rich colors of fall. It would be a seasonal yet understated idea, perfect for the bride who prefers elegance over an obvious theme. Let the head table be named after your personal favorite hue, perhaps the color you chose for your crystal bridal jewelry or flowers. Classic fall shades include pumpkin, eggplant, forest green, olive green, mushroom, russet, and goldenrod, just to name a few. Taking the time to choose unique table names is so easy that it is a wonder every bride and groom do not!