Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details 28 All-Star Wedding Ideas for Sports Fans By Chloe Gorman Chloe Gorman Chloe is a digital editorial assistant for Martha Stewart Weddings. She graduated from Southern Connecticut State University and currently resides in Connecticut. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 1, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Markit Photography If a mutual love of sports is what brought you and your future husband or wife closer together, chances are you'll probably want to showcase that throughout your big day. Since gathering loved ones for a post-ceremony sporting event isn't always an option (or a preference!), many couples have found other fresh, décor-centric ways to inject their love of the game into virtually every aspect of their wedding days. Ahead, you'll discover a series of our favorite sports-themed big-day details. From the ballpark to the basketball court to the golfing green, these sporty motifs were a nod to couples' passion for their favorite teams and activities. Take this set-up by Ashton Events—it was inspired by a March Madness bracket—for example. Eleven Note created the couple's custom monogram (featuring their initials on a basketball!); Wish Vintage Rentals provided the white locker, trophies, and locker room bench for an extra-sporty vibe. Need more inspiration? In the following slides, you'll find everything from large game-day installations to the tiniest of sporty accents. One of our favorite small-scale ideas came from two groomsmen, who wore cufflinks featuring their favorite teams' crests. The gist? There are so many ways to hit it out of the park with sports-themed wedding décor. Whether it's handing out a signature stadium snacks or asking your cake baker to include a fondant football on the groom's cake, there's no wrong way to execute these options. Prepare to be inspired by these sports-themed wedding ideas—they'll infuse your big day with a little bit of game day. 01 of 27 Ski Décor Hudson Nichols Photography This couple nestled a pair of antique skis into their ceremony arch to highlight their love for the wintry sport. 59 Wedding Arches That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Ceremony 02 of 27 Golf Ball Topper Audrey Rose Photography To show off the couple's love for the sport, Cindy's Cakery topped this two-tier confection with a golf ball from the country club venue. 25 Unique Wedding Cake Toppers 03 of 27 Vintage Décor Jen Ing Photography Throwing a vintage or rustic event? We're partial to this distressed bowling set that decorated this duo's outdoor reception. 04 of 27 Coke Bottle Favors Amy Arrington Photography Turn your cocktail hour into a sporting event by serving up stadium favorites alongside signature drinks and hors d'oeuvres. This couple did just that by offering mini bottles of Coca-Cola. 05 of 27 Trophy Vase Mike Larson Panacea Floral Design filled distressed trophies with tulips and large yellow blooms to create these award-winning centerpieces. 50 Wedding Centerpiece Ideas We Love 06 of 27 Popcorn Hors D'oeuvres André Teixeira and Branco Prata Paper bags full of popcorn were passed around at this cocktail hour—just like at the ballpark! 37 Edible Wedding Favors Guests Will Eat Up 07 of 27 Surfboard Seating Chart Anna Kim Photography Miss B. Calligraphy made waves by turning this surfboard into a seating chart. 25 Unique Wedding Seating Charts to Guide Guests to Their Tables 08 of 27 Pastime Place Cards Kurt Boomer Photography Each guest at this event was given a place card, which were designed by Custom Crafted Calligraphy, featuring the logo of the bride and groom's favorite team. 09 of 27 Bracket Chart Jenny Smith & Co. Not all sports-themed touches have to be overstated. Copper Willow added a desert feel to this March Madness-inspired seating chart by placing cacti and succulent decals onto the wood background. 10 of 27 Baseball Stadium Kate Elizabeth Make your future-husband feel like he's at the stadium by turning his team's home field into a groom's cake. This detailed treat included a life-like scoreboard and the tiniest audience. 24 Unique Ideas for the Groom's Cake 11 of 27 Golf Ball Invitations Audrey Rose Photography This couple teed off their golf-themed celebration with a Wedding Corner Invitations suite that incorporated golf balls on each of its elements. 12 of 27 Cufflinks Evin Photography To add a personal touch to their attire, two groomsmen sported cufflinks with their favorite teams' logos. 21 Cool Accessories for Your Groom 13 of 27 Football Cake Veronica Varos Bella Chrisitie and Lil' Z's Sweet Boutique embedded a football into the side of this three-tier confection along with two team pennants. 14 of 27 Bow and Arrow Escort Cards Jose Villa This couple paid homage to both Cupid and archery with this heart-shaped bow and arrow seating chart display. Heart-Shaped Wedding Ideas for the Romantic in You 15 of 27 Stadium Cake Juicebeats Photography One of the easiest ways to incorporate sports into your wedding is through a groom's cake—if the groom is the sports lover, that is. Scrumps Cupcakes made this fan's treat into the shape of a college football stadium. 16 of 27 Sailboat Table Numbers Melissa Gayle Kim Roth of Bright Room Studio calligraphed and designed these nautical table numbers. The sporty markers also included the couple's relationship milestones. Find more nautical-inspired stationery here 17 of 27 Mini Footballs Todd Good Photography Tiny gold footballs calligraphed by Julia Rhode Designs served as escort cards at these sports fans' big day. 11 Ways to Add a Pop of Metallic to Your Wedding 18 of 27 Helmet Groom's Cake Ivory Door Studio Gift your groom a cake that will bring him back to his football days. 'Tis So Sweet shaped this one into a helmet with the team's emblem. 19 of 27 Surfboard Table Numbers Wendy Laurel Photography Table numbers were carved onto mini surfboards at this couple's beachside wedding. The Prettiest Wedding Table Number Ideas from Real Weddings 20 of 27 Golf Clubs Emily Wren Photography These Clover Event Co. invitations subtly nodded to golf—note the club illustration on one part of the suite. 21 of 27 Ski Invitations Hudson Nichols Photography This après ski-themed wedding wasn't complete without these Papertree Studio invites that featured a custom crest of skis and poles. 22 of 27 Jersey Cake Segall Photography For her groom's cake, this bride asked My Goodness Cakes to turn this single-tier confection into his favorite jersey. 23 of 27 Water Ski Guest Book Leo Patrone Photography This water-skiing duo found the perfect guest book while out antiquing. Attendees signed this vintage water ski set that served as a meaningful keepsake for the couple. 24 of 27 Golf Ball Escort Cards Tec Petaja For a subtle nod to your favorite sport, incorporate its classic elements into the smallest reception detail. These golf lovers integrated their passion for the driving range into their escort card display with numbered golf balls perched on tees. 25 of 27 Sweet Spot Thayer Allyson Gowdy For ski lovers who are saying "I do" at a ski resort, a ski lift and the snow-capped mountain setting can be a romantic stage for bridal portraits. The Ultimate Wedding Photo Shot List 26 of 27 For the Groom Tec Petaja Grooms' cakes come in all shapes and sizes, so if your husband-to-be is a sports fan, talk to your baker about whipping up a cake that represents the other love of his life. This three-foot-high golf bag is personalized with the groom's monogram. 27 of 27 Fan Favorites Liz Banfield Before guests leave, give them a treat that they can enjoy on the ride home. In honor of the groom's love of baseball, this couple served ballpark staples, peanuts and cracker jacks, in cello bags with a calligraphed tag with a lyric from the classic, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit