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The Prettiest Wedding Table Number Ideas from Real Weddings

July 27, 2011
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Help guests find their reception seats with something thematic and unique. These genius examples are sure to inspire your own décor.

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With the right tools, it can be as easy as 1-2-3 to direct guests to their reception tables. Those typically include escort cards, place cards, and table numbers. We've offered up plenty of inspiration for the first two categories, but what about for the latter? That's where this gallery comes in. Ahead, get our favorite ideas for your wedding's table numbers.

By putting some thought into your table numbers, you can turn a sometimes-small detail into a standout décor element. How, exactly? Embrace your wedding's theme, be it rustic, modern, or something else entirely. It's not a bad idea to coordinate their design with the design of your seating cards or seating chart, either. After all, the pieces go together—you can't have one without the other.

You can also customize the display items further by nodding to your personalities or relationship. For example, we've seen table "numbers" that aren't digits at all, but instead different locations meaningful to the couple. Really, you can turn to anything for inspiration, from your event's color scheme to your shared hobbies. Whatever the case, you'll want guests to see what you chose and say, "That's so them!"

No matter what you end up deciding on for your table numbers, start your search for inspiration here. Why? Because these examples—which range from utterly elegant to playful and quirky—are all stunning and creative. Whether you're wondering what you should use for yours or you're looking for ways to display them, the following photos will help you plan.

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Just Like Home

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This creative couple used traditional French enamel house numbers (found by the bride's mom!) to identify each table.

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Geometric

Credit: Mirelle Carmichael Photography
20 Geometric Wedding Ideas That Are Anything But Square

With the help of elegant gold calligraphy, white triangle-shaped blocks were transformed into the chicest table numbers.

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In the Clear

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At this Allure Weddings & Events celebration, slabs of lucite were transformed into table numbers by way of pretty white calligraphy.

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Modern Style

Credit: Bonnie Sen Photography

This couple knew they wanted blackened steel table number holders, but couldn't find what they were looking for, so they ultimately asked a friend to create them. They completed the look with a modern printed number that identified each table.

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Literary Favorite

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7 Ways to Incorporate Your Love of Reading Into Your Wedding

As this couple's themed wedding (the bride and groom were Harry Potter fans!), tables were marked with books from the series. The bride painted old copies of her favorites and calligraphed class names, such as Potions, Divination, and Astronomy, on each.

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Global Affair

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This travel-themed Lady Liberty Events wedding benefited from tons of inspired décor, including these globe table numbers.

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All About Agate

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Numbers were painted onto bright agate slabs for this reception's table numbers.

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Unique Display

Credit: Greg Finck

While the table number itself was fairly classic, the item that displayed it—a bronzed flower—was totally unique. Lavender & Rose Weddings executed the chic look.

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On-Theme

Credit: Mirelle Carmichael Photography

For a nautical or seaside wedding, you can't beat a themed table number. These wooden boats surely wowed guests.

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Honeycomb Table Numbers

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Trending Now: Honeycomb-Inspired Wedding Details

The Butcher, The Baker, The Stylist & Creator dressed up these already-cool reception tables with unique honeycomb table numbers.

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Tall Order

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This bride and groom placed their DIY table numbers in triangular décor pieces for a truly one-of-a-kind design.

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Counting Crests

Credit: Jenna McElroy Photography

The motif on these acrylic table numbers coordinated with this couple's custom crest by The Inviting Pear.

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Candle-Lit Display

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Simple table numbers rested against candles for this boho wedding by Chocolate Creative Design.

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Deckle-Edged Table Numbers

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Floral frogs held these deckle-edged La Happy table numbers in place.

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Sailboat Signs

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These sailboat wedding table numbers by Table 6 Productions were absolutely adorable.

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Greenery Accents

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These greenery table numbers looked just right beside the rest of this wedding's JL Designs centerpieces.

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Driftwood Table Numbers

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Looking for a rustic spin on nautical wedding décor? Add a hand-painted driftwood table number to the reception setting.

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Table Number Illustrations

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These gorgeous floral table numbers by Alli K Design were delicate and romantic but definitely still make a statement, and fit right in with the floral décor from The Wildflowers.

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Metallic Inspiration

Credit: Sasithon Photography of The Wedding Artists Collective
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Calligrapher Mindy Liu created these simple, elegant table numbers with classic gold ink, channeling the metallic accents that filled each centerpiece display.

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Brass Table Numbers

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These three-dimensional table numbers added extra depth and unique texture to an already gorgeous table display. Bonus: The brassy, gold color is a great complement to nearly any wedding palette.

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Garden Inspiration

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For their garden-inspired wedding, this couple paired lush centerpieces with table numbers that fit the theme perfectly. These real pressed flower and plant table numbers from Cheree Berry Paper were just what the event called for!

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Planted Table Numbers

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Potted plants always add a fun element to wedding centerpieces. We bet these shabby-chic table number succulents had more than a few admirers on the big day.

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Cloche Table Numbers

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Say hello to your new favorite garden wedding table number idea. These unique cloche table numbers didn't just incorporate a floral print, they included the real thing in their three-dimensional displays.

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Love Languages

Credit: Michael Radford

Each table at this couple's "XO" themed wedding featured a unique twist on a table number. Instead of sticking to numerals, the couple named each table for the word "kiss" in a different language.

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Garden Goals

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The classic simplicity of these hand-lettered table numbers from Brown Linen Design fit in beautifully with the couple's slightly vintage, super romantic, garden wedding vibe.

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Green Accents

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These calligraphy table numbers from Anne Robin were a great pairing for the couple's dark green linens and matching calligraphy escort cards.

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Palette Pro

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Is your color palette the dominant detail of your wedding? Choose a table number to match, like this couple did with their classic blue table numbers.

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Rustic Style