Anyone got any ideas for alternatives to table numbers for the wedding?I feel like table numbers can sometimes depict abit of a hierarchy???
Thanks :) xxx
CommentAuthorJulieD71
I'm going to avoid numbers for the same reason. We're thinking about doing places we've visited, or places that mean something to us.
I went to a wedding that had sweets as the table names and in the middle of the table was that sweet.
CommentAuthorJoanna
Table names instead of numbers. Names of places, songs, films etc x
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CommentAuthorLittle Kettle
I think there are lots of alternatives to numbers. In fact, I can't remember the last time I went to a wedding where they had table numbers. Like JulieD71 says, there are places, or you could do films or characters from a favourite film, or flowers, or songs from a favourite band or artist.
We are having different Betty Boop pictures with a playing card number as I am obsessed with Betty Boop and H2b plays a fair amount of Poker, but you could do pictures that are linked to your theme if you have one and not worry about numbers that way?
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CommentAuthorCatrinG2B
we are using diffetent spiced rum bottle labels. H 2B loves spiced rum and its a running joke with friwnds and family...makes it a tad more petsonal. X
CommentAuthorMrsH-2B
We're using places that mean something to us :-) xxx
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CommentAuthorWhovianbride
we are having names of planets from the `doctor who" universe for ours like Galifrey, Biblios, Skaro, Boeshane Penisula, New Earth, Barcelona etc, whats you theme???
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CommentAuthorCharlieBe-Cool
We're having song titles of songs that mean something to us but which also refer to love/relationships. Our theme (which doesnt feature hugely) is music/film.
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CommentAuthorSquishy
We are having different cocktails! We do love a good cocktail :)
CommentAuthorRachelE65
We are having different Disney settings/places
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CommentAuthorRennie1989
My tables are named after varieties of grapes used to make wine.
CommentAuthorAmyK
We're having the names of formula 1 racing tracks. Doesn't fit with the butterfly and simple chic theme, but it makes h2b feel like he's got a say on something important
CommentAuthorAmyK
I like your idea Rennie! :-)
CommentAuthorRennie1989
Amy - I'm an F1 fan too, that sounds like a fab idea!
CommentAuthorMrsC.Wade2B
Hmm I was thinking of mixed, some named after fish and some after books lol although reading it like that it sounds bonkers haha H2b loves fishing or darts and I love animals and reading :/ xx
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CommentAuthor*The NewMrsMalin*
We've having an aquatic themed wedding so will probably have tables names relating to the sea :)
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CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
we had tables names after hotels in las Vegas for our uk ceremony ( as our legal wedding was in the dessert just out side Vegas )
We had 12 tables and used the 12 Chinese zodiac signs which tied in with our fusion wedding perfectly as all decor, colour scheme and canapés were Chinese but the wedding itself was very traditional English.
My sister and BIL had movie titles from the 2 years they were born.
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CommentAuthorFernP61
were avoiding table numbers and a table plan and letting people sit where they choose they only end up doing it anyway esp if they dont know anyone on their table! its happened to us afew times lol
CommentAuthorVelcro
im doing table names, rather than numbers :) we're having our favourite tv shows/films
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CommentAuthorLulu1388
we had 5 tables and top table and used the 6 areas of the Magic Kingdom Park in Disneyland Paris! Top being the castle - his choice! Rest were the areas and it was placed on table plan and in room in same order as they appear on the map!
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CommentAuthorDecember
H2B is an Army Officer, I'm a History teacher, so we're thinking of having British Military leaders. But I'm hoping to sneak in some Blackadder characters too :)
CommentAuthorCheekyTerri
We're having table names after the places that Zebras inhabit (we have a zebra theme). Had a bit of fun with it... Have a 'watering hole' table for the drinkers, and a 'scrublands' table for, well....
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CommentAuthorMundith
We are having the band logo of our favourite bands :) we are massive metal music fans so will be personal to us only having 4 long tables though ;)
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CommentAuthorGemmaP11
Im having each table in a different colour as were having a rainbow theme x
CommentAuthorJoannaS
we had the characters from the kids programme Magic Roundabout with the top table as the magic roundabout went down very well lol x
CommentAuthorBevS87
My theme is pastels and pearls lana! The only thing I've come up with is maybe have each table named after a pastel colour e.g. lavender, blush pink, sage green, powder blue....what does everyone think?xxx
CommentAuthorMrsMoran
We're having dates that are important to us with its significance stated on the back for table names rather than table numbers. xxx
CommentAuthorElinor Claire
We've got a music theme so each table will be named after a performer or composer. Then the centre pieces will be linked to the person that the table is named after.
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CommentAuthorGlitterfairy
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We got married in a hotel which used to be owned by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. We had nine tables so named them after the children as they had nine children.
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CommentAuthorMrs T. 2 Be
Very clever idea there GF.
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CommentAuthorKirsty
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We are having star wars planets. We get married on national star wars day and as fans are having a few star wars jokes through the date so naboo, endor etc
CommentAuthorSusie
Lana2BMrsHands - haha, so are we!! Our kiddie's table is "Clom" lol and we have the likes of Lost moon of Poosh, Ood Sphere and Pyrovillia :)
CommentAuthorvicki
We're having a Lord of the Rings themed wedding so we're having the tables named after areas of middle earth with the top table being Rivendell
CommentAuthorBecky
My H2B and I met in the pub watching England play in the euros last year, so are thinking of naming the tables after players in the team the night we met!
CommentAuthorMrsRhodes2b
I'm a literature graduate so we're going for romantic books, I'm actually using books as the table names, the old style penguin classics fit with my wedding colour perfectly and they're that little bit different. So at the moment we have Pride & Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Breakfast at Tiffany's.
CommentAuthorValentinaK
Totally agree about people thinking they're higher/lower up/down ...
We're naming our tables after RAF bomber/maritime patrol aircraft.
My granddad who was my inspiration to join the RAF (which is how I met my H2B!) was a Navigator Officer in Bomber Command in WWII flying the dakota and lancaster... my H2B is a former Nimrod pilot and now flies another multi engined aircraft in the RAF... and the place we're having our reception is called Blenheim house... and their is an old bomber aircraft called a Blenheim! Plus we're both based at RAF Waddington which is a large multi engined aircraft base! As we're both at the pointy end of stuff (air traffic and air crew) we thought it would be nice to acknowledge our heritage so to speak!
Perfect!
Used orthographic images to enhance the table name cards as a talking point too!
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CommentAuthorbarbie86
We're doing hotels we've stayed at; we're lucky as they have nice names like the Excellence, Royal, and Valentin.
We wanted something which meant something to us, and as we love to travel, my mum came up with this suggestion, and we both really like it :-)
CommentAuthorgonzo
My friend recently got married and her tables were fantastic! she had kept the numbers but added photos in to it. All her tables said look at us when we were 1, 2, 3 and so on with photos of both of them at that age it was brill and got everyone looking around and going to different tables just to see what they were like as children x
CommentAuthorFionaR41
hi. we are having the names of the areas on a filey camp site where h2b works and where we met as I have a caravan there. the top table is going to be the willows - where its situated, the grandchildren are going to be sat at "the playground". There are just enough different areas for the other tables
Who says we have to have numbers? I'd put it down to the olden days when there was no imagination and numbers probably the only thing that could be thought of .
Heybert - thats a brilliant idea and so unique.
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CommentAuthorMrsC2bee
I didn't think about the whole number thing, but good point. And wow you ladies have some amazing ideas for your tables. Makes me feel like me and h2b are boring ppl lol. I'd go for names that mean something to you or your theme. We are having navy blue but I haven't a clue what we will have as table names :( so in same boat as you x
CommentAuthorMrsA-J
We are having numbers. were going to have year one...then our 1st ever photo year 2 then a photo of our second year... and so on xx
CommentAuthorMrs P*R*C*2013
I had words that made me think of a strong relationship & what I hoped for in the future like; blessed, devotion & love of my life xx
CommentAuthorLauraT41
We have decided to go for casinos we visited in Las Vegas which is where we got engaged last year. We have had the Casino name and a little sentence about each place so they act as a bit of a talking point as well. I really like MrsA-J idea that's really personal xx
CommentAuthorAmieW16
We have decided on the theme of 'Mad Hatters Tea Party' And so, instead of table numbers, we are going to have different Alice In Wonderland characters as the table names and decorate the tables accordingly. E.g The March Hare - Table decorated with a giant teacup vase filled with different coloured flowers and feathers and other sparkly bits :)
CommentAuthorMattsBride
We're having map names from call of duty modern warfare 3 for our table names.
CommentAuthorDominiqueB
We are having marine fish names. my partner loves marine fish
CommentAuthorAmyM573
We're just having numbers but on the back of the card will be a different poem/quote. I've found some really lovely, nice and short quotes, that will be nice to dot around the room. I'm not keen on readings as it means standing up there with everyone staring at me for even longer but I love these quotes we've found xx
