50 imaginative wedding table name ideas

Stuck on what to name your wedding tables? Here are a few ideas that can tie into your wedding theme, for a table plan never to be forgotten

Your wedding reception set-up is the chance to get creative. From the favours to the table décor, there are so many aspects to consider when tying your wedding theme together. If you need a little inspiration when it comes to your table names, take a look at these ideas to make them truly memorable.

For the sentimental couple:

• Your holiday or honeymoon destinations
• Special towns/cities/countries to you as a couple
• Landmarks you have seen together
• Street names which are special to both of you
• Significant dates (first date, proposal, etc)
• Your pets’ names
• Favourite brands
• Makes of car you’ve both owned
• Favourite pubs
• Foreign expressions of love

The wedding of Ann-Marie Brooks and Alex Nowell (Image: Special Day Wedding Photography)

The wedding of Hannah Vick and Nigel Maeer (Image: Alex Toze Weddings)

The wedding of Stacey and David Hinder (Image: Claude Mattsson)

The wedding of Rebecca Storey and Thomas Butler (Image: Bill Sykes Weddings)

For the sporting fans:

• Favourite sports
• Sporting events
• Sporting venues
• Favourite sportstars
• Premier League teams
• Other sporting teams

The wedding of Alix Howard and Joshua Middleton (Image: SKE's Photography)

For the literature lovers:

• Favourite books/novels
• Favourite authors
• Favourite poets/poems
• Shakespeare plays
• Love quotes
• Characters in books

The wedding of Megan Falconer-Taylor and Julian Wolpe (Images: Nicky Hill Photography)

For the TV, movie and theatre buffs:

• Favourite movies/TV shows
• Movie franchises (Bond films, Harry Potter films)
• Favourite actors/actresses
• Iconic cinematic couples
• Favourite characters (Game of Thrones characters, Disney stars)
• Favourite plays/musicals
• Superheroes and heroines

The wedding of Roz and Dave, (Image: David Craik Photography)

For the history, mythology and political boffins:

• Kings and queens
• Historical dates/eras
• Historical events
• Mythical creatures
• Mythical gods/godesses
• Political parties
• Political figures

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For the musical maestros:

• Favourite artists/bands
• Favourite songs/lyrics
• Musical instruments
• Music festivals

The wedding of Lucie and Dan Cockerton (Image: Wistful Two Photography)

For the food and drink fanatics:

• Favourite foods
• Types of food (types of cheese, sweet brands)
• Favourite drinks
• Favourite chefs
• Top desserts
• Best restaurants
• Types of favourite spirit/cocktail

Image: Rock My Wedding (the wedding of Camilla and John)

For the art critics:

• Favourite art museums
• Favourite artists
• Favourite paintings

Now to assemble your table plan… here are 10 eye-catching wedding table plan ideas.