1st Corinthians table names?

chattychiqa

I'm trying to think of table name ideas for our wedding. I'm going to have a LOT of tables as the venue has a minimum of 150 attendees. Originally, I was thinking names of flowers would be good (outdoor garden wedding at a mansion) but then remembered how fond FI is of 1st Corinthians....but it seems mostly to delineate what love ISN'T. I can't imagine having a table that's named kin, another that's not boastful, etc, lol. Can anyone think of a way it would work? Or should I just stick with flower names?

chattychiqa

*kind... I meant kind!

DramaGeek

There's a lot more there than you realize...

Kind

Patient

Honorable (does not dishonor)

Humble and Modest (not self-seeking, boastful, proud)

Slow to anger

Forgiving (keeps no record of wrongs)

Truth (rejoices in the truth)

Protects

Trusts

Hopes

Perseveres

You could also look at various translations and use the different words for the same thing.

Another idea would be to use "love" in various languages - http://www.howtosayin.com/love.html

chattychiqa

Thanks drama!!!

kmmssg

I would encourage you to have a chart at the entrance to your reception so people don't have to wander around a LOT of tables looking for theirs.  DH and I attended a wedding (big one) a few years ago and the tables only had names and there was no chart to tell you where to go.  There were a lot of guests wandering aimlessly though a lot of tables looking for theirs.  It took us a couple of minutes to find the "Serenity" table.  I wasn't feeling very serene, I was kinda ticked.

For a small wedding it isn't a big deal but if you are indeed having a lot of tables, please have a chart to help your guests.  I really thought the couple whose wedding we attended was a bit rude about that.

chattychiqa

That's a neat idea, I'll have to do that. Maybe with the escort cards, so guests can glance really quick.

kmmssg

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[QUOTE]That's a neat idea, I'll have to do that. Maybe with the escort cards, so guests can glance really quick.
Posted by chattychiqa[/QUOTE]

Escort cards won't tell them exactly where a table is located.  If you have a nicely done chart on an easel, people like me can figure out that the Serenity table is in the 4th row, 3rd table from the back.

chattychiqa

Oops, that's what I meant. A chart right by the escort cards.

EmDeVine14

I really like the idea of using "Love" in different languages. I've travelled internationally and studied several languages, so it's fitting for me. FI on the other hand wants to start doing those things, so it's like a starter course for him

We're going to use a large chart to show the layout of the room, we're having at least 150 guests too.

If FI really likes 1 Cor 13, what about a few other verses on Love or Goodness like: 2 Peter 1:5-7; 1 Peter 3:8, Phil 4:8; Eph 4:2; Gal 5:22-23....

Or using a different Proverb on Love for each table, to add something to "do/read" while waiting for table-mates to arrive.

Mark&Steph

I have heard that some caterers (if you're using a caterer) appreciate having actual table numbers as well. These could be in addition to your creative names, but servers probably handle "Tables 2, 3, and 4 need champagne" more easily than "Truth, Trust, and Hope."

chattychiqa

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_1st-corinthians-table-names?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:5Discussion:7ff1fa8e-d739-4bf4-8d11-8b5dde98117fPost:769432e9-28c4-4dea-b89f-5cb0e54cdbeb">Re: 1st Corinthians table names?</a>:
[QUOTE]I have heard that some caterers (<strong>if you're using a caterer</strong>) appreciate having actual table numbers as well. These could be in addition to your creative names, but servers probably handle "Tables 2, 3, and 4 need champagne" more easily than "Truth, Trust, and Hope."
Posted by Mark&Steph[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the tip ;-)  I never thought about this.  I'll e-mail our site coordinator about that...there's no caterer, per se, it's all at the venue.  We're also opting for a buffet, so there won't be too much "service" aside from plate clearing.