How To Incorporate Table Names

Many of my Brides like the idea of table names rather than table numbers. This is a great way to incorporate your theme into your table design.  Most couples choose places that are meaningful to them.  You can opt for a simple table name like this one.

Or you can do pictures instead of words.  If you choose to do this, make sure you select easy to recognize images. For example, we did a New York City themed wedding and the Bride wanted landmarks for her table names .

With tables names remember to connect them to the theme.

The last thing that you want is to have a table name that is a distraction to the overall table design.

Why Names Matter

I recently provided the escort cards for a large beautiful wedding on the Seacoast where there were over 30 no-shows .  The majority of the no-shows were the " Guest" of an invited friend or relative.  I always ask Brides to obtain the actual name of the "& Guest"  name because each escort card should have the guest's actual name. Obtaining an actual guest name also provides the bride with a firm commitment. With the cost of each guest averaging between $75 and $150 per plate, multiple no-shows will impact the Bride's budget and can be a non-reversible disaster to the bottom line cost of the wedding.

So, my expert advice to all of my Brides is to ALWAYS get the actual name of the "& Guest" at least 30 days prior to the wedding - BEFORE you commit to your final guest numbers with your Reception vendors.