48 Stylish Wedding Table Number & Name Card Display Ideas

Chosen your table names (or numbers) and are now unsure how to display them? Don’t fret, I’m here to the rescue with the coolest, chicest and cutest table number ideas. From alternatives to paper to wedding table name card inspiration, you’ll be sure to find the one here today.

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Table Number Display Ideas

When it comes to your wedding table number display focus on enhancing your table decor, not fighting with it. How I hear you ask? Well, it’s simple really, choose items or styling that matches your theme. Think similar materials, nods to your loves and simple options that stand out proud.

1. Pressed Flower

Pick up an empty photo frame, add fresh flowers and write, stamp or use stickers for your table number.

Photo: Holly Rose Weddings via Magenta Pink Wedding

2. Curve

Consider switching up the shape of your table number, a curve design really adds a modern touch.

Photo: Sara Ribera Photography via Coach House Soughton Hall Wedding Ideas Stationery: Lucy March Studio

3. Wooden Laser Cut Number

For a rustic wedding theme, how about a wooden laser-cut number?

Photo: Aden Priest Photography via Geodome Campsite Wedding

4. Glass Frame

Take a glass frame and illustrate with your own handwriting and drawings.

Photo: Chloe Ely Photography via Contemporary Wedding Ideas Styling & Props: Little Orchard Vintage Hire

5. Acrylic

Acrylic wedding signs are a great option and they make for a lovely keepsake too.

Photo: Thyme Lane Photography via Spring Country Garden Wedding Stationery: Bewilderly

6. Wooden Block

Sand down an offcut of wood and add your number for a budget-friendly option.

Photo: Pablo Laguia via Espacio Chechen Wedding Stationery/Details: @decorandgifts1

7. Scrabble Tiles

Scrabble fan? Borrow tiles from your boardgame to spell out your table label.

Photo: Sasha Weddings via Riverside Buckinghamshire Wedding

8. Chalkboard

Take a cute chalkboard and add pretty lettering.

Photo: Aurora Grey Photography via Norfolk Barn Wedding Decor: The Little Lending Company

9. Embroidery

Handy with a needle? Stitch your own embroidery hoop table names.

Photo: Louise Barry via Venue Bowers Mill Wedding Embroidery: Jade Marczynski

10. Concrete

Unusual and industrial, how cool is this idea? Pour your own concrete numbers and give them out as wedding gifts too.

Photo: Maree Frances Photography via Swancar Farm Country House Wedding

11. Copper Pipe Stand

Hire of craft a copper pipe stand to attach your number to.

Photo: Milkbottle Photography via Letchworth Wedding Decor: Fleur De Lace

12. Number Light

Light-up numbers will not be missed and are especially ideal for evening or winter weddings.

Photo: Emma Hillier Photography via Victoria Gallery Museum Wedding

13. Book

Recover an old book with your own graphics. So cool!

Photo: Chloe Lee Photography via Festival Camp Wedding

14. Hoop

Take a hoop, wrap it in twine and suspend your table number.

Photo: Rebecca Carpenter Photography via Hoop Decor Wedding Ideas Props: Big Day Prop Hire

15. Pressed Leaf

Planning an autumn wedding? This pressed leaf style is ideal.

Photo: Mark Tattersall Photography via Autumnal Rustic Wedding

16. Balloon

Take your table numbers up high with customised balloons.

Photo: Fuller Photography via Industrial Country Rustic Wedding

17. Spoon

Go for an engraved silver spoon, or decorate a wooden spoon and pop in a plant pot.

Photo: Wild Rose Photography via Industrial Eco Bloom Wedding Ideas Spoons: The Silver Birdcage

18. Twine

Wrap a cardboard number in twine for a textured rustic table number.

Photo: Livvy Hukins Photography via Stylish Relaxed Fun White Wedding

19. Book Page

Take a page from a book that has meaning, frame it and add your number.

Photo: Marianna Chua via Marks Hall Coach House Wedding

20. Stitched Heart

Stich cute felt or hessian shapes and add to sticks.

Photo: My Fabulous Life Photography via Crafty Spring Village Wedding

21. Slate Label

Locate labels in garden centres made from wood or slate that can sit in your centrepiece.

Photo: Casey Avenue via Forest Fairytale Wedding

22. Flag

Make flags from fabric or paper for a playful feel.

Photo: Rachel Burt Photography via Clockworks Wedding Liverpool

23. Chalkboard Log Slice

Take a log slice, paint with chalkboard paint and add your wording.

Photo: Laura Calderwood via Country Party Barn Wedding Décor/Styling: My Something Borrowed

24. Gin Bottle

Collect old gin bottles, add flowers and a table number made from wood to recreate this table decor.

Photo: Emma B Photography via Spring Cottage Rivington Wedding Styling: Pretty Little Parties

25. Gold Glitter

Find or make numbers, before dipping in glue and glitter for all the sparkle.

Photo: Julie Floro Photography via Alice In Wonderland Wedding Pennslyvania

26. Mirror

Use small framed mirrors for a modern yet classic style.

Photo: Grace Elizabeth Photography via Orangery Mount Edgcumbe Wedding Venue Styling: @ambiencecornwall

27. Glitter Card

Cut out glitter card numbers for a simple yet pretty feel.

Photo: Captured by Katrina via Soft Pink Rustic Winter Wedding

28. Book Art

Make your own book art!

Photo: Sue Slique Photography via Relaxed Watercolour Wedding

29. Fairy Light Bottle

Collect old bottles, and add fairy lights with your number label.

Photo: Sasha Weddings via Sequin Music Hall Wedding

30. Sign Post

For a whimsical table number, create mini sign posts for each table.

Photo: Love and Adventures via Pale Blue Marquee Wedding

31. Corks

Ask loved ones to collect corks and glue them into number shapes.

Photo: Rachel Lambert Photography via Greenery Home Made Wedding

32. Wine Bottle Candles

Create wine bottle candles and add your table numbers on the label.

Photo: Casey Avenue Photography via Bohemian Secret Garden Wedding

33. Copper Painted Bottle

Spray paint old bottles and add your text to them.

Photo: Miriam Peuser Photography via Autumnal Fairytale Wedding Ideas

Table Name Card Ideas

If you’re set on a table name card, I have a whole host of design ideas ready and waiting for you. It’s typical for couples to use the same design from their wedding invites, but you can also take inspiration from your table plan. Alternatively, ditch the cohesion and shake things up.