Floral Table Numbers
Photo: Jill Thomas
The whimsical, illustrated blooms on this couple's table number cards mimicked their wildflower centerpieces.
Flowers were showcased in mercury glass vessels and glittery paper numbers handcrafted by the bride marked each table at this Chicago wedding.
Leaf-shaped table number cards from Vintage Twee were embellished with small butterflies and customized in French as a nod to the bride’s mother's roots and displayed in Cox & Cox holders.
Embroidered table numbers incorporated the distinctive font from Anna and Colby's stationery suite as well as the textiles used throughout the day.
At this Napa wedding, metal sap buckets overflowed pale flower arrangements and shared the space with bell jars, crystals, mounds of salt and rustic iron table numbers.
Stained-oak numbers and vases of dahlias and camomile topped tables at this nature-inspired wedding in Pocantico Hills, New York.
For their Hawaiian destination wedding, Courtney and Hunter named their tables after vintage albums. Each one was labeled with a colorful card.
Table numbers (and escort cards) boasting noteworthy numbers throughout New York City adorned the tables at this black and white fete.
At Wendy and Ben’s stitch-happy wedding, the table runners were screenprinted with a pattern that mimicked rows of stitching by Satisfactory. The pattern, inspired by Indian "gudari" quilts, extended over the ends of each table, where large numbers were stenciled.
In lieu of numbers, the tables were labeled with maps at this coastal Maine celebration.
At Gabrielle and Chris’ wedding, each table was assigned a different gemstone, and a framed sign and specimen explained the meaning of each. Amethyst, which signifies pure and true emotional love, marked the bride and groom’s table. Others, like this one with citrine (which promotes success and abundance), nodded at protection, wisdom, inner peace, harmony, and imagination.
Illustrated numbers were printed on tented cards. They coordinated with the illustrated initials used in the couple’s invitation suite.
Rubber-stamped paint chips made cute and simple table numbers.
With numerous avian accents, the tables were no exception at this South Carolina reception. Brass birds held table numbers pressed into wood veneer cards.
This couple chose their favorite seed packets to grace tables at their farm-fresh wedding.
On every table of Christina and Peter’s reception, an individual guest book bound with bookcloth awaited well wished from attendees. The table number was printed on card stock and tied to the book with ribbon woven through slits at the edges.
Bold red numbers on tags hung from oversized balloons at Randi and Jacob’s Manhattan nuptials.
Rubber-stamped table numbers were tucked into painted pots of geraniums and herbs, which also doubled as wedding favors.
This hands-on bride labeled each table with a trio of Lucite cubes holding old comics (most of which were love and marriage-themed) and a table number. They sat on glassine circles which added a touch of whimsy.
At their ranch wedding, Satoko and Alex labeled tables with various animals, in their red and white color palette.
Wine bottles wrapped in screen-printed ivory burlap showcased table numbers.
The groom’s mother brought an assortment of blue, yellow, and white ceramic tiles from Spain to use as table numbers.
At this wedding in Nantucket, the tables were assigned different nautical symbols drawn by Pier Gustafson. The head table was a heart-shaped rope.
The groom at this Carmel Valley wedding designed a series of characters to hold up the hand-painted table numbers. For example, the card for table 11 featured a piggyback ride; another table showed the couple's two cats holding up a sign with the table number.
Galvanized metal lanterns from Ikea, painted with orange numbers, anchored each table, and brought in the pop of orange used as an accent.
Tables were dubbed "clouds" at this sky-high Aspen fete.
This travel-loving duo showed their favorite destinations, using cute cards that explained the importance of each.
Table numbers calligraphed in gold ink, were displayed on tiny clips wrapped in gold and silver.
Playful paper flags showcase table numbers alongside low centerpieces constructed of Spode vessels (collected over months by the antique-loving couple); they were propped up on mercury-glass vases and surrounded by lush arrangements.
Small pieces of distressed wood, calligraphed with Italian words chosen for their significance to the couple, named each table.
The same vintage labels used on the escort cards were affixed to glass water bottles. Guests then found their tables by matching up their labels.
Calligraphed table numbers echo the blue-and-eyelet theme, and were tied to the chairs.
White plaster numbers were placed next to the pedestals holding the floral centerpieces.
This bride designed the signs for each table, which sported various neighborhoods in Portsmouth, where the wedding took place.
At this California reception, long tables were subdivided using glass bottles with white vinyl numbers to help the guests find their seats.
Cards were calligraphed in chocolate-brown ink to indicate each table.
Aluminum numbers directed guests to their places and added dimension to the tables, which were set with all-red flower arrangements as a nod to the Valentine’s Day wedding date.
To go with the rustic decor, table numbers were made out of tree trunks and twigs.
At this wedding in Bali, each table was named after a city of significance for the couple.
Ceci New York created all of the event's paper goods including these regal table cards which were named for Old Hollywood movie stars.
Illustrations created by Mr. Boddington's Studio were labeled and paired with table numbers as a way of bringing in local touches and things of significance to the couple at the reception.
Wood blocks outfitted with succulents, craspedia, and vintage metal numbers from Etsy vendor Junk Genius adorned the tabletops perfectly.
Start Over

Get inspiration for crafting your wedding details.
Get the Ideas
Customize our clip art and templates for your suite.
Download for FreeVisit other Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia sites:
© 2011 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. All rights reserved.








Comments