7 Wedding Napkin Folds

There are numerous ways to elevate your wedding's tablescape, from artful flower arrangements to beautifully calligraphed place cards. But one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to transform your tabletop design is with thoughtful napkin folds.

Rather than opting for the classic pyramid napkin fold, turn to a display that complements the ethos of your special day. Highlight a custom monogram with a triangle fold or create a pocket to display your reception's dinner menu in. Here, we've topped plain white plates with our favorite wedding napkin folds to DIY or hand off to your caterer. Bonus: You can recreate these linens post-wedding, when the two of you host your first fancy dinner party at home.

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Triangle Napkin Fold

Did you have your napkins monogrammed with both of your initials? Ensure the design is on full display with this popular shape that's a breeze to make.

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Candy Wrap Napkin Fold

Your guests will be impressed by this intricate but simple design. Invite them to pull the ends to reveal hidden sweets or a note tucked inside.

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Pocket Napkin Fold

Slip a menu, place card, single bud, or set of utensils into this sleek pouch.

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Envelope Napkin Folds

Just like its paper counterpart, this super-simple design is ideal for holding any kind of card.

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Pleated Napkin Fold

Pretty folds, like this pleated look, make the case for forgoing large centerpieces or skipping other table linens altogether.

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Lover's Knot Napkin Fold

This six-step stunner looks trickier than it is. The lover's knot is the perfect fold if your napkins have detailing on the ends—like lace or embroidery—that you want to show off.

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