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.
34. Celestial Table Name Card
How darling is this stars and moon card?
Photo: Megan Donati Photography via December Wedding Ideas Stationery: Paige & Co
35. Watercolour Art Table Name Card
Hire an artist or get your watercolours at the ready to make your own piece of art.
Photo: Taylor-Hughes Photography via North Cornwall Wedding
36. Vinyl Record
Take old vinyl records and add your table names to them for a music-inspired detail.
Photo: Alexandra Jane Photography via Notley Abbey Wedding Table Numbers: LoveMeDoDesign
37. Calligraphy Torn Card
Take luxe paper and add a beautiful script.
Photo: Paul Fuller Kent Photography via Kent Woodland Wedding Stationery Decor & Hire: HopeAndCottonHome
38. Copper Leaf Frame
Frame a homemade table name card and add a touch of copper leaf.
Photo: Hannah Miles Photography via llys Meddyg Wedding
39. Monochrome
Does it get any more modern and chic than this monochrome card?
Photo: Harriet Bird Photography via Glazebrook House Wedding
40. Mini Easel
Pop your table names on sweet mini stands.
Photo: Photography34 via Carlton Towers Wedding Stationery Printing: Route 1
41. Folded Card
Simple yet effective, a folded card design is a great money-saving option.
Photo: Faye Green Photo via Church Hall Wedding
42. Pine Cone Holder
Collect pine cones and use them to stand your cards in.
Photo: Laura Williams Photography via Burnt Orange Wedding Stationery: Wild Calligraphy
43. Pet Photo
Personalise your cards with photos of your beloved pets.
Photo: My Beautiful Bride via Orleans House Gallery Wedding
44. Instant Photo
Or how about instant photos? Take photos from your relationship, travels or selfies over the years.
Photo: Georgi Mabee via Travel Theme Barn Wedding
45. Bicycle Stand
Go for a wire art stand like this amazing bicycle design.
Photo: Alexandra Jane Photography via Country Cotswolds Wedding
46. Log Slice
Take a branch, slice it down and add a slit to hold your card design.
Photo: Only Lovers via Garden Marquee Wedding
47. Luggage Tag
Go for luggage tags tied with twine to your centrepiece.
Photo: Nicola Streader Photography via Farm Arts Centre Southampton Wedding
48. Rainbow
Can’t decide on one colour? Have them all!
Photo: Scott Carney Photography via Festival Yurt Wedding Ideas Stationery: Poppet & Moose
And there you have it. All the wedding table number ideas and wedding table card inspiration you need to nail your own! Whoop.
