What do you put on a wedding head table?

Typically placed at the prime spot of your reception venue, the head table is a major focal point of your celebration. With a curated list of unique individuals near and dear to you, the head table includes some of the most important members of your big day, including you and your new spouse!

How do you arrange a wedding head table?

So who sits where? Traditionally, the newlyweds sit in the middle of the table, with the bride seated to the groom’s right. Same-sex couples can feel free to seat themselves as they’d like. For a male/female pattern around the table, seat the best man next to the bride and the maid of honor next to the groom.

What is the difference between a head table and a sweetheart table?

The head table refers to a larger table that includes the bride and groom, their wedding party, and/or immediate family members. The sweetheart table is a much smaller table wherein the bride and groom sit by themselves at their own table during the reception.

How do you make a head table stand out?

Add a backdrop to your head table design to create a striking background.

  1. Origami ornaments. Hang paper ornaments of any design to create a unique head table backdrop that fits your style.
  2. Standing floral backdrop.
  3. Overhead greenery.
  4. Delicate drapes.
  5. Overhead arch.
  6. Funky statement backdrop.
  7. Venue view.

What is a sweetheart table at wedding reception?

Are you looking for an alternative to a traditional head table at your wedding reception? If so, then you may want to consider a sweetheart table! This is a smaller table that solely seats the newlyweds, while the rest of the bridal party and immediate family are seated elsewhere.

Do parents sit at the head table at a wedding?

At the wedding reception the head table is where the Bride and Groom sit. From there it is completely up to you on who else you want to sit with you. Depending on the arrangement, some or all attendants and parents may join you.

Who goes on head table at wedding?

Traditionally, the top table is the table at the head of the reception room where the newlyweds, their parents, the best man and the maid of honour sit facing the guests.

Do spouses sit at the head table at a wedding?

The head table can be just for the two of you, if you like. Or you can add your maid of honor and best man, or include the entire wedding party. Traditionally the bride sits at the groom’s right, with the maid of honor on his left and the best man on the bride’s right.

What side does the bride and groom sit on the top table?

Traditionally the groom would sit on the right of the bride. A long rectangular table with the bride and groom in the center is the traditional table setting for the top table. The maid of honour and best man sit on either side of the bride and groom.