By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
Photos by Scott Carney Photography
Chosen your table names (or numbers) and are now unsure how to display them? Don’t fret, I’m here to the rescue with the coolest, chicest and cutest table number ideas. From alternatives to paper to wedding table name card inspiration, you’ll be sure to find the one here today.
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When it comes to your wedding table number display focus on enhancing your table decor, not fighting with it. How I hear you ask? Well, it’s simple really, choose items or styling that matches your theme. Think similar materials, nods to your loves and simple options that stand out proud.
Pick up an empty photo frame, add fresh flowers and write, stamp or use stickers for your table number.

Consider switching up the shape of your table number, a curve design really adds a modern touch.

For a rustic wedding theme, how about a wooden laser-cut number?

Take a glass frame and illustrate with your own handwriting and drawings.

Acrylic wedding signs are a great option and they make for a lovely keepsake too.

Sand down an offcut of wood and add your number for a budget-friendly option.

Scrabble fan? Borrow tiles from your boardgame to spell out your table label.

Take a cute chalkboard and add pretty lettering.

Handy with a needle? Stitch your own embroidery hoop table names.

Unusual and industrial, how cool is this idea? Pour your own concrete numbers and give them out as wedding gifts too.

Hire of craft a copper pipe stand to attach your number to.

Light-up numbers will not be missed and are especially ideal for evening or winter weddings.

Recover an old book with your own graphics. So cool!

Take a hoop, wrap it in twine and suspend your table number.

Planning an autumn wedding? This pressed leaf style is ideal.

Take your table numbers up high with customised balloons.

Go for an engraved silver spoon, or decorate a wooden spoon and pop in a plant pot.

Wrap a cardboard number in twine for a textured rustic table number.

Take a page from a book that has meaning, frame it and add your number.

Stich cute felt or hessian shapes and add to sticks.

Locate labels in garden centres made from wood or slate that can sit in your centrepiece.

Make flags from fabric or paper for a playful feel.

Take a log slice, paint with chalkboard paint and add your wording.

Collect old gin bottles, add flowers and a table number made from wood to recreate this table decor.

Find or make numbers, before dipping in glue and glitter for all the sparkle.

Use small framed mirrors for a modern yet classic style.

Cut out glitter card numbers for a simple yet pretty feel.

Make your own book art!

Collect old bottles, and add fairy lights with your number label.

For a whimsical table number, create mini sign posts for each table.

Ask loved ones to collect corks and glue them into number shapes.

Create wine bottle candles and add your table numbers on the label.

Spray paint old bottles and add your text to them.

If you’re set on a table name card, I have a whole host of design ideas ready and waiting for you. It’s typical for couples to use the same design from their wedding invites, but you can also take inspiration from your table plan. Alternatively, ditch the cohesion and shake things up.
How darling is this stars and moon card?

Hire an artist or get your watercolours at the ready to make your own piece of art.

Take old vinyl records and add your table names to them for a music-inspired detail.

Take luxe paper and add a beautiful script.

Frame a homemade table name card and add a touch of copper leaf.

Does it get any more modern and chic than this monochrome card?

Pop your table names on sweet mini stands.

Simple yet effective, a folded card design is a great money-saving option.

Collect pine cones and use them to stand your cards in.

Personalise your cards with photos of your beloved pets.

Or how about instant photos? Take photos from your relationship, travels or selfies over the years.

Go for a wire art stand like this amazing bicycle design.

Take a branch, slice it down and add a slit to hold your card design.

Go for luggage tags tied with twine to your centrepiece.

Can’t decide on one colour? Have them all!

And there you have it. All the wedding table number ideas and wedding table card inspiration you need to nail your own! Whoop.
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