Wedding place settings are an important part of your wedding decor and your wedding table landscape. There is nothing wrong with going with the standard, simple white plates but beautiful “we-picked and styled” glassware and serveware will definitely take your wedding table design to the next level.
Wedding place setting ideas are many and leave a lot of room for creativity. Style them in a way that showcases your personality as a couple, complements your wedding theme, adds a touch of color and presents that wedding menu you have worked so hard on, in the best possible way.
Below are 27 gorgeous wedding place settings from real weddings to inspire you when styling your own wedding reception
Rustic meets boho-chic wedding place settings
An ideal design for the laid-back but chic bride. This combination of earthy colors, dried flowers and unique cutlery and glasses is a great mix of rustic and boho.
Florist: En La Floreria | Tableware + Furniture: Jaiak
Understated elegance
It’s all about romantic simplicity in this elegant place setting with plain white serveware upgraded with stylish floral stationery and chic grey linen napkins.
Romantic coastal mood
Blue shades of aquarelle & metallics combo for an elevated coastal place setting style. This is also a great way to elevate a beach wedding theme table setting.
Hot summer pinks
This palette is all about summer and pretty outdoor vibes. Channel this bride and go for a vibrant pink palette for sweet yet colorful wedding place settings.
European old-world vibes
This vintage and old world table setting style with dusty colors, gold silverware and vintage silver charger plates sets the perfect elegant look – fit for a royal wedding!
No room for blues
Elevate a two-toned wedding palette by diversifying your accessories and taking the colors right to your place settings like this wedding planner who chose patterned blue serveware and light blue glassware to complement the floral centerpieces.
Trendy sage
Sage napkins add the ultimate touch to this ivory palette. A touch of green brings life and class to an otherwise minimalistic place setting.
Pretty & classic serveware
Classic china is always a great timeless option. When going for such classical styles, opt for surprising shades like this pastel yellow that gives them an interesting and modern twist. Such a great way to modernize your classic theme!
Fruits are always a good idea
This is one easy, inexpensive, and yet oh so pretty way of enhancing simple and standard serveware. Add any nicely shaped fruit with a color that matches your theme and with a cute little accessory like a ribbon, for example, and you are good to go!
Spring’s happy colors
If you are having an outdoor spring wedding, then this place setting is perfect for your theme! Vibrant colors, white and gold cutlery, and mismatching glassware make for that perfect fun and happy spring vibe.
Poetic minimalism
Who says you have to go all out for gorgeous wedding place settings? Even a well-styled minimalistic place setting can be sophisticated. Add a soft flower and a metallic place card like the one below to completely transform your table setting.
Royal set ups
Sometimes all you need is to pair your white napkins with a gorgeous charger plate: a fantastic way to elevate your place settings when hosting a buffet dinner! These gold charger plates speak for themselves!
Roman style
Soften & elevate darker shaded linens with gold additions. This gold leaf napkin holder is an addition that can make a big difference in your wedding table’s look and feel.
Modern monochrome
Sleek, modern, and oh so unique. This bride took understated elegance and gave it a major modern twist with a monochrome palette paired with a mix of textures and transparency,
Festive Monochrome
A stylish take on classic colors. Add a twist to the black and white theme by layering mismatched plates, and don’t forget a metallic touch to liven it up with a festive touch.
Vibrant colors & prints
A very unique and not often seen wedding place setting style, this unique color scheme with bold green and hot pink prints, and gold accents is as original as it gets. What sounds like a colorful mess is actually an incredibly stylish and stunning table setup!
Italy on your table
And we are not talking about Italian food here. This is an excellent idea if you are going for an Italian theme or simply having a destination wedding in Italy. Think Amalfi lemons, blue prints, and everything with a Mediterranean feel.
Unique but classic
You might ask, how could this mix even be possible? Think combinations of muted shades of dusty rose, paired with organic rope and elevated with geometric stationery. Add little tassels and you have yourself the perfect table setting!
Bare tables & patterns
Yes, you can go for bare wooden tables for your wedding table landscapes. But, to make sure you get the gorgeous and elegant setup you deserve, you must up your place setting game. Channel this bride and pair your bare table with beautiful patterns and unique cutlery.
Ever-so-pretty blush
Romantic, sweet, pretty and very bridal: blush is the ultimate shade. Take your light pink and blush centerpieces with pretty plates, gold cutlery and beautifully knotted napkins for that extra classy touch. It is all in the details!
Personalized details
We’ve gone through the fantastic idea of going for the non-traditional printed serveware and this stunning place setting is just further proof that it’s all in the details: leaf sprayed in gold and a personalized menu that also acts as a place card. How can you possibly go wrong?
Beach wedding setup details
This wedding table setting sends out major “romantic walks on the beach” vibes. With a loosely (but carefully thought) linen runner, a mix of textures, pebbles as place cards and shades of blue with gold serveware, coastal romance is guaranteed with this gorgeous place setting!
Pretty setup and beautiful wishes
Stationery is one of the best things to design when it comes to wedding planning. Why not use them to complement and elevate your place setting? A thank you note is always well-appreciated. Place it on your guests’ plates and accessorize it with flowers, leaves, or with only a napkin, and take both your gesture and place setting to the next level.
Opulent class
Gold everywhere and we are not complaining! While it may not seem so subtle, this gold place setting gives a gorgeous result as it is toned down with a neutral soft grey, transparent charger plate and intricate designs.
Jewel-toned place setting
Nothing says drama like darker colors. Go for jewel tones for the ultimate bold and chic table landscape. Don’t forget to pair it with gold accents and accessories to brighten up the mix.
Simple with a bohemian touch
This look is perfect for the free-spirited bride that loves a bohemian style but wants to tone it down. Go for darker serveware and lighten it up with some airy pampas, dried flowers and a light fabric like linen for your napkins – all in earthy colors, of course!
Fall inspiration
Yellow and orange tones make for the most stylish fall theme, even when it comes to wedding table setups. Mismatch prints while staying in the same color scheme for a gorgeous fall wedding table!
Interested in exploring other stylish ways to transform your wedding reception? Then check out our roundup of the most Beautiful Wedding Centerpieces You’ll Want To Have for your wedding or these Stunning Wedding Escort Card and Seating Chart Display Ideas for more wedding reception decor ideas.
Meanwhile, if you’re thinking of planning a destination wedding in Italy, then you’ve landed in the right place! Head to WedBoard, where you will find everything you need to plan your perfect Italian destination wedding, including the best destination wedding vendors in Italy and the most beautiful Italian wedding venues!
Feature Image Credits: Event Design: Infinite Events | Photo: Adeline and Grace Photography | Florals: Stoneblossom Florals | Tabletop Rentals: Borrowed Blu
