Ideas for Table Names/#s

carly324

Anyone have any good ideas for table names?  We do not want to so standard #s.  We were thinking about doing locations of all of our favorite places we have been but, we dont have 17 places .  Our only other idea was table #s and put little pictures of us at that age.  Any good suggestions you may have??  Thanks!

southernbelle0915

Whatever you do, make sure it's obvious where the tables are. I went to a wedding once where the couple did flags/countries where they visited. They didn't have a map showing where the tables were and it took about 20 minutes for everyone to find their tables. Everyone was bumping into each other being like "oh, you're looking for Peru? I think I saw that over there." It was like damn treasure hunt. 

Anyway, if you do it, either include a number so it's obvious that they go in order, or include a map next to the escort cards. Just make it easy for people to find their seats. 

As far as ideas - what are you into? History? Dogs? Mountains? Travel ambitions? Books? Subway stations? Cocktails? National Parks? If nothing comes easily and it's difficult for you to come up with something, you may be better off just using table numbers and putting your time/energy into overall decorations.

itzMS

I vote for just using numbers.

Personalize them with pictures of the two of you if you feel the need.

carly324

thanks.. i guarantee we end up just doing #s... 

Jen4948

I'm not a fan of doing names because they make it harder for guests to locate their seats, and guests may not understand the rationale behind the names.  It comes off as "insider humor" which can leave them scratching their heads.

If you need to personalize tables, my suggestion would be to select centerpieces and other table decorations that reflect your personal tastes.

alithebride

names are a pita to find as a guest. do #s and by all means included a photo or other info to personalize them but you need to make it easy for your guests.

carly324

thanks everyone for the feedback and opinions.. that's what I needed to hear.

photokitty

My brother did numbers and then why the number was important. They were in sequential order, but jumped based on the meaning. like 23 - the day in july 2004 that the groom asked the bride out on their first date. 325 - miles they drove to South Bend to see their first Notre Dame game. That sort of thing.

MandyMost

photokitty said:

My brother did numbers and then why the number was important. They were in sequential order, but jumped based on the meaning. like 23 - the day in july 2004 that the groom asked the bride out on their first date. 325 - miles they drove to South Bend to see their first Notre Dame game. That sort of thing.

That's really cute! I also think the idea of pics of you at the age of the number are really cute. Great ways to keep nice straight-forward numbers, but also personalize it.

carly324

Thanks @MandyMost & @photokitty  everytime i post on here i certainly want feedback and opinions.. but man.. sometimes.. .brides get NASTY!!!

thanks again!

photokitty

Another idea is years instead of numbers. Your birth year is your parents' table. His birth year is his parents'. The year you are married is your table. Then count back down the years and have photos of both of you that year. It's super cute and they are still in a easy pattern for guests to find the table sequentially. SImilar tot he ages, but more personalized.

crissyf918

I love the idea of names instead of numbers.  It is definitely something different that you don't see at every wedding.  I've seen candy bar names.  Twix, KitKat, Almond Joy.  I've seen countries and cities as well.  I think it's a cute idea.  A map may be a good idea so that people don't have to go on a "treasure hunt", but if you don't have 50 tables, I don't see it being too big of an issue!

photokitty

crissyf918 said:

I love the idea of names instead of numbers.  It is definitely something different that you don't see at every wedding.  I've seen candy bar names.  Twix, KitKat, Almond Joy.  I've seen countries and cities as well.  I think it's a cute idea.  A map may be a good idea so that people don't have to go on a "treasure hunt", but if you don't have 50 tables, I don't see it being too big of an issue!

I've seen that where there is a bowl full of the candy the table is named after in the center. This way people walk around and mingle getting different candies they want :-9

raquelort23

We did wine names for our tables. I can see in retrospect that it may have been confusing for guests since they would have to seek out their table. Our wedding was over a month ago and I haven't heard any negative feedback about that, even from my MIL who can be overly honest about things.

BlueBirdMB

I also vote for numbers.  Numbers don't have to just be the little black and white cards on a stand- they can be pretty and part of the decor.