Wedding tablescapes play a huge part in creating the ambiance, mood, and ultimate vibe of your reception! After all, your wedding reception is the place where you get to celebrate with your loved ones, eat delicious food, dance the night away, and bask in the joy of marrying the love of your life! That’s why your choice of wedding tablescape is one of the most important decorative decisions of your big day. The best part? There’s a wide variety of different styles to choose from. Whether you’re considering a classic, timeless black and white look for the minimalist in you, or you’re planning on going big with cascading florals, you’ll find every possible style you can think of.
Here are our 15 favorite wedding tablescapes with countless ideas that you can incorporate into your own wedding reception.
1. Romantic and Fairytale-like Settings
Love is absolutely in the air with romantic and fairytale-like tablescapes. Consider soft colors and shiny fabrics with crystal chandeliers hanging above you and your guests. For your reception, opt for dining tables with pastel tablecloths and adorned with grand floral arrangements. If a fairytale-like setting is one you’re considering then you may also want to incorporate additional glamorous details to your big day.
2. Monochrome Wedding Tablescapes
Keep it slick with a monochrome tablescape. A simple monochrome, wedding tablescape guarantees a memorable and classic elegance. Take this design as inspiration: two-toned colors in a dark and light palette with stunning branched centerpieces for one curated and sophisticated finish. Also, you can’t go wrong with all-white or neutral tones! Choose a single color for the florals, the plates, and other table accents for the perfect blend of elegance and simplicity.
3. Candlelit Intimacy & Romance
Keep the romance going with your reception tables full of intimate candlelight. Spread tapered and tea light candles throughout your reception to create the perfect intimate lighting. The gentle warmth of the candles creates a cozy and warm ambiance – perfect for a smaller or more intimate wedding. The best part? It’s an affordable way to bring more light into your wedding reception while creating an absolutely beautiful wedding tablescape!
4. Classic Black & White Elegance
A black and white tablescape is always a good idea. This timeless color combination won’t ever have a bad look and is very easy to coordinate with. In fact, these colors match well with everything! Have the fancy black and white soiree you’ve always wanted!
5. Blush Shades and Rose Golds
There is something about blush shades and rose golds that makes everything a little more pretty. So, why not use these colors for your wedding tablescapes? Include large roses, white peonies, along with soft pink napkins and rose gold tableware. A sweet and loving ambiance is guaranteed with this color palette!
6. Metallics & Shiny Details
Metallics help make your tablescapes stand out and create a more regal ambiance! Feel like royalty by lining your tablescapes with gold and silver accents, including your glassware and tableware. And if you’re planning a destination wedding in Italy then consider this to be the perfect style for a medieval castle in Tuscany!
7. Vibrant & Colorful Vibes
Your wedding day should be all about creating fun memorable vibes so why not opt for colorful wedding tablescapes! Make your day more memorable with colors that easily stand out. Choose shades such as magenta, tangerine orange, turquoise, and minty greens. Bright and vibrant tablescapes are the perfect complement to an outdoor spring or summer wedding.
8. Neutral & calming tones
Do you enjoy the calming tones of nature? If so, then wedding tablescapes with natural and neutral colors may just be the perfect fit for you! Choose your favorite elements in nature like cascading green leaves and simple white florals for your dreamy wedding reception. Also, consider adding string lights to complete the look!
9. Glitz & Glam Styled Wedding Tablescapes
It’s your wedding day and you can celebrate how you want to! That includes going for all the glitz and glamorous details you like. For example, add in sequins to your wedding tablescapes and all of the shiny accents to brighten up your special day! You can also bedazzle your tablescape through shiny metallic tableware and glassware.
10. Bohemian Elegance
Is bohemian your style? If so, then consider going for a boho-chis wedding tablescape. Think light and airy layers using feathery pampas. Choose neutral colors for the florals and even add a macrame tapestry for a more stylish look. For more bohemian style wedding inspiration, check out our roundup of the most beautiful boho-chic wedding decor ideas to add to your big day.
11. Large and Lush Cascading Florals
As the saying goes, “Go big or go home!” Go all out on your wedding day with large, lush, and cascading florals for your wedding tablescapes. There’s no doubt that your tablescape will make a memorable statement on your big day!
12. Unique Textures and Details
Adding texture to your wedding tablescapes can be a big bang for your buck! You can add texture with velvet tablecloths or accent the tables with lace. These small details can transform the entire vibe of your reception in stunning ways.
13. Pretty in pink
The softness of pink brings a gentle and loving ambiance. For instance, choose from full pink bouquets or consider a simple wedding tablescape with single florals in clear vases. Both will still create a lovely picture and paint a beautiful image on your special day!
14. Prints and patterns
Do you like to mix and match with prints and patterns? Then, why not try it out with your wedding tablescapes! Choose from paisley, plaid, colorful shapes, tie-dye, and even asymmetrical stripes. Also, adding patterns to your tablescapes can be an easy way to make them pop. But, it doesn’t have to stop there! You can even mix and match various colors that match the personality of you and your partner. Most importantly, be inspired by what makes you two special! Other ways to add in more prints and patterns is by choosing printed table runners, napkins, and tableware.
15. Hanging florals
Create an even dreamier wedding reception with hanging florals! Think about it, having flowers above you and your wedding guests on your special day helps create a whole new world like an enchanted forest or flowery paradise. Altogether, hanging florals are a stunning way to make your wedding day more memorable!
Looking for more inspiration for your destination wedding in Italy? Explore more wedding decor details here with romantic blush wedding ideas and beautiful rustic wedding styles. And if you’re planning a destination wedding in Italy, connect directly with our favorite wedding florists to start exploring your dream floral designs. Happy wedding planning!
Featured Image: Alexandria Monette | Design & Planning: Wild Heart Events
