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By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
Wow your guests with these sensational wedding table decorations. Yep, that’s right, I’ve rounded up the most beautiful wedding tablescapes to inspire your own table decor.
From budget-friendly DIY decor to luxe and dramatic floral displays. You’ll find your dream idea here that will suit your wedding to a T. Whoop!
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First up, let’s take a look at rustic wedding table decor. When it comes to a rustic wedding theme, perfectly undone is the look. Natural materials, earthy tones and rough edges are all going to help you to achieve a rustic style.
Hessian is a great, inexpensive fabric to choose. Use hessian as your table runners to add a rustic touch.
Photo: Wyldbee Photography via Rousham House Wedding Venue: Rousham House & Gardens
Sage green is a perfect tone for nature-inspired days. This table uses the tone in the fabric which adds softness to a wooden table.
Photo: Wyldbee Photography via Elford Hall Garden Wedding Florist: The Flower Patch
Transform a back garden into a rustic paradise. Wooden furniture, dried flowers and pops of orange complete this wedding table set-up.
Photo: Victoria Baker Weddings via Intimate Garden Wedding Wedding Planner: Kook Events
Getting married in the woods? Take inspiration from the setting with natural flowers, antique candlesticks and gold cutlery.
Photo: Amy Cutliffe Photography via Sage Green Wedding Ideas Styling: All Things Pretty Weddings
Flowing soft pink linen paired with pretty blooms and rustic furniture can look fantastic.
Photo & Planner: Awardweddings via Chateau De Queille Wedding
The wooden elements in the barn venue are reflected in the furniture. Macrame runners, dried flowers and taupe napkins really tie it all together.
Photo: Camilla Andrea Photography via Whimsical Boho Wedding Prop Hire: Rock The Day
How cute are these terracotta pot favours teamed with flowers in bottles, candles and cream fabric runners?
Photo: Jonny Gouldstone Photography via Country Festival Wedding Styling: @krafycreators
Looking for flower inspiration? I have for you everything from wedding table garlands to meadow arrangements and even unique colour palettes to really set the tone.
Create an abundant autumn table laden with flowers and seasonal vegetables such as pumpkins.
Photo: Charly Mae Photography via Sustainable Wedding Ideas Florist: Vicki’s Floral Designs
Does it get any more luxurious than the classic red rose?
Photo: Brandon and Serena Photography via Red Rose Wedding Ideas Decor: Boutique Linen Rentals
Bring drama to your wedding tables or top table, with floor flowers.
Photo: Katherine Ashdown Photography via Barnston Lodge Wedding Florist: Daisy May’s Florist
For a really unique style, that needn’t break the bank. Collect coloured glassware and add single stems of flowers. You could grow your own, pick up DIY flower buckets or head to the supermarket/flower market for blooms.
Photo: Hayley Baxter Photography via Sperry Tent Wedding Flowers: Robie Flowers
This pink flower garland is so beautiful and really has a gorgeous juxtaposition against the wooden table.
Photo: Kristen Joy Photography via Soft Elopement Las Vegas Florist: City Blossoms
Go all out with stunning spring flowers in pretty pastel tones.
Photo: Gem Hicks Photography via Apricot Wedding Ideas Florist: The Floral Potager
Lilac and blue is a match made in heaven as proven by this tablescape.
Photo: Sarah J Scott Photography via Blue Purple Gold Wedding Ideas Stylist: Kate Marie Event Styling
Team pink blooms with gold tableware. Swoon!
Photo: Laura Williams Weddings via Gaddesden Estate Wedding Ideas Styling: Big Green Space
This wintery table features striking white gypsophila and roses against a backdrop of navy.
Photo: Natalie Silvester Photography via Blue White Wedding Ideas Planner & Stylist: The Wedding Bee
Use deep red blooms such as dahlias and roses for a rich table set-up.
Photo: Matt Penberthy Photography via Old Greens Barn Wedding Florist: Lady Lissy Floristry
📌 Top tip - don't feel like you have to have all the decor or spend a fortune. Prioritise what's important to you. And remember, all these images are inspirational and many are from styled shoots designed to inspire creativity.
If you are looking to keep to a smaller budget for your wedding tables, don’t worry! It’s totally possible to achieve a stunning look for less. Cut back on the number of flowers, bring elements from home, hire items and get your craft on to save. Shop second-hand and ask loved ones for help in sourcing bits and pieces too.
This dusty pink table looks stunning. It’s so simple yet effective.
Photo: Holly Rose Weddings via Magenta Pink Wedding Stationery: You Had Me At Hello
If you are having round wedding tables, go for a simple candle wreath centrepiece in the middle.
Photo: Amy Chapple Photography via Beaconside House Wedding Décor/Hire: Do Me A Favour
Strip everything back and opt for no flowers. Candles and soft fabric looks stunning and makes for a romantic atmosphere.
Photo: Grace Pham Photography via Royal Oak Marylebone Wedding Reception Venue: The Royal Oak Marylebone
Adding a couple of luxe items like hessian runners and rattan placemats goes a long way. Add springs of rosemary and lavender tied with twine to place settings to really bring everything together.
Photo: Gemma Giorgio via Helmingham Hall Wedding Hire: Anglia Elite
Greenery is a great inexpensive alternative to flowers. Forage for foliage and add them in a garland to your tables.
Photo: Thyme Lane Photography via Northamptonshire Barn Wedding Venue: Dodmoor House
Cut back on flowers and add single stems to glass bottles or free jars you can collect to use.
Photo: Matt Horan Photography via Willow Marsh Farm Wedding Florist: Number Twenty Seven
From the bunting and lanterns to the wildflowers, this DIY wedding set-up is a triumph.
Photo: Jessica Grace Photography via DIY Barn Wedding Venue: Deepdale Farm
Candles and lighting make a massive impact on wedding tables. From tea lights to candlesticks, I have all the ideas here.
Swap plain candles for multicoloured wax. It’s just stunning!
Photo: Rachel Kenyon via Bashall Barn Wedding Venue & Decor: Bashall Barn
Team greenery swags with taper candles for a really romantic dinner.
Photo: Sophie Mort via The Hall Barns Wedding Prestwold Styling: Rustic Rose Events
A few tall candles mixed with tealights create a minimal and stylish wedding table.
Photo: Sophie Ruck Photography via Modern Springtime Wedding Ideas Styling: Ruby and Co
Add candles to water for an ethereal floating effect.
Photo: Dani Nicole Photography via Cedar Creek Ranch Wedding Flowers: Petal Shoppe of Monroe
Pop large candles into brass lanterns and use them as a real showstopping centrepiece.
Photo: Siobhan Beales Photography via Wick Farm Bath Wedding Flowers: Hibiscus and Hodge
I love how this pink and mint table uses trays to pop candles in. So chic!
Photo: L’Ordine della Giarrettiera via Villa Del Grumello Wedding Planner Florist Decor & Stationery: DAB Wedding
For all the cosy vibes scatter low-level candles all around your place settings.
Photo: Andrea Verenini Photography via Somerley House Wedding Ideas Floral Design: Sage & Co. Floral Design
The centrepiece of your tables can be the most impactful. There are endless options for centrepieces, but I’ve rounded up some faves to help inspire.
Think about bringing lighting down to the centre of your tables.
Photo: Beth Alderson Photography via Lancashire Barn Wedding Florist: Flower Design Events
Tall centrepieces create height and impact, as well as allow guests to chat uninterrupted.
Photo: Sugarbird Photography via Cherry Blossom Wedding Ideas Concept Florals & Styling: Natasha Jane Events
Line your long tables with bright blooms.
Photo: Ellie Gillard Photography via Riverside London Wedding Flowers: Palais Flowers
Bring objects with meaning to your tables, such as your favourite books.
Photo: Honeydew Moments via Treehouse Wedding Venue: Countryside Education Trust Treehouses
Potted herbs will smell amazing, look fantastic and make for great wedding gifts for guests.
Photo: Richard Skins Photography via Hornington Manor Wedding Venue: Hornington Manor
Use food as decor! That’s right, sharing platters or grazing boards along the centre of tables can look fabulous.
Photo: Emberwood Creative via Small Tent Wedding Stylist & Florist: Flossie’s Weddings
If you love all things vintage, scour charity shops, boot sales and online marketplaces for mismatched tableware.
Photo: Sherri OMalley Photography via Aircraft Hangar Wedding Styling Decor & Furniture: The Prop Library
Take your loves and inject them into your wedding, such as this wedding table with crystals.
Photo: Limelight Entertainment via Witchy Wedding Venue: The Asbury Park Boardwalk
Boho weddings have been a huge trend and one that’s not going anywhere fast. I am going to share just how to bring the look to your wedding tables.
This modern pink table is so gorgeous. Featuring 70s-style amber glassware, modern flowers and romantic draping.
Photo: Pippa Volans Photography via Stokes Barn Farm Wedding Styling & Florals: Two Little Birds
Layer decor on your tables with placemats, fabric, dried flowers, candles and trinkets.
Photo: Sara Ribera via Boho Tipi Wedding Ideas Venue: Tipis at Riley Green
Retro meets modern with woven baskets, unusual candles and boho stationery. Love!
Photo: Emma Wilkinson Photography via Beige Wedding Stylist: Twoeightone
Pampas grass has to be the ultimate in boho. It really adds volume and texture to tables.
Photo: Finn and the Fox Photography via Wilderness Wedding Ideas Styling: Feather and Fawn
Terracotta has been a hit wedding colour. Bring rusty orange tones to your tables with flowers, linen and candles galore.
Photo: Opperhill Photography via Terracotta Wedding Ideas Stylist: Ambience Cheshire East
Neutrals teamed with gold and boho dried flowers look really timeless.
Photo: Becky Wright Photography via Sunset Wedding Ideas Concept: Emmie Parish Weddings
Go for an undone style at your marquee wedding with natural flowers, wooden furniture and country views.
Photo: Georgia Rachael via British Countryside Wedding Marquee: Events Under Canvas
Go for a cool colour theme, like this peach and green table featuring succulents and wood slices.
Photo: Sara Ribera via Coach House Soughton Hall Wedding Ideas Styling: Oak and Vine Weddings and Events
We’re going to take a step back to see a whole wedding room set up and some unique ideas for accentuating tables. Oh yes!
Streamer decor is the hottest trend right now and looks amazing draped above tables.
Photo: Louise Barry Photographer via Streamers Wedding Decor Decor & Planning: Emily K Weddings
Lush greenery really adds to the feel of this magical pole tent reception.
Photo: Captured by Katrina via Cotswold Marquee Wedding Marquee: Boutique Marquees
If you can’t choose one colour, have them all!
Photo: John Wellings via Woodhouse Barn Wedding Venue: Woodhouse Barn
Balloons are a fun way to add height and a sense of playfulness.
Photo: Wild Tide Weddings via Trevenna Barns Wedding Venue: Trevenna Barns
Drape flowers from the ceiling and add them to your tables too.
Photo: Emma B Photography via Spring Cottage Rivington Wedding Styling: Pretty Little Parties
Get your disco on and add disco balls! You can keep them for your home post-wedding too.
Photo: Michelle Huggleston Photography via Disco Ball Wedding Inspiration Styling: AMW Events
Swap your usual fabric for something a little different like velvet.
Photo: Olivia Yuen Photo via New Orleans Micro Wedding Planner: Becca Kelly
If you’re having a village hall wedding, make the most of the stage, add wedding lighting and dot flowers along your tables. Gorgeous!
Photo: Holly Rose Weddings via Kent Village Hall Wedding Flowers: Sussex Cutting Garden
You wouldn’t think red and pink work well together, but boy do they!
Photo: Photography By Vicki via Wedshed Wedding Ideas Styling: Streamadelica
Allow napkins to drape down for a unique take on a napkin fold.
Photo: Emily Collett Photography via Blue Yellow Wedding Ideas Styling: Etiquette Events
Bring all the fun with multicolour napkins, pom poms, candles and flowers.
Photo: Katherine And Her Camera via The Wholehouse Wedding Florist: Floralness
Bring your flower arch from your ceremony to use as a backdrop to your reception.
Photo: Grace Elizabeth via Marshwood Manor Wedding Planner: South Coast Weddings
For a classic, formal wedding style have traditional flower arrangements and a matching colour palette.
Photo: Katherine Ashdown Photography via Holkham Hall Wedding Florist: Victoria Arrowsmith Floral Design
And there we have it! All the wedding table decor ideas you need, to create your own dream tablescape. Yay!
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