How to Decorate a Table for a Wedding

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Pick tables that complement your wedding theme and colors.. Select a table shape that reflects your wedding size and theme.. Get chairs that complement your selected tables and wedding theme.

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1

Pick tables that complement your wedding theme and colors.

Step 1

Pick tables that complement your wedding theme and colors.

2

Select a table shape that reflects your wedding size and theme.

Step 2

Select a table shape that reflects your wedding size and theme.

3

Get chairs that complement your selected tables and wedding theme.

Step 3

Get chairs that complement your selected tables and wedding theme.

4

Measure the length, width, and height of the table you have selected.

Step 4

Measure the length, width, and height of the table you have selected.

5

Select a color that will complement the color scheme of your wedding.

Step 5

Select a color that will complement the color scheme of your wedding.

6

Pick a fabric that will enhance your table design.

Step 6

Pick a fabric that will enhance your table design.

7

Drape a tablecloth over the table.

Step 7

Drape a tablecloth over the table.

8

Leave wooden tables bare for a rustic or autumn themed wedding.

Step 8

Leave wooden tables bare for a rustic or autumn themed wedding.

9

Add a runner across the table to create a base for the centerpiece.

Step 9

Add a runner across the table to create a base for the centerpiece.

10

Play with alternating heights and widths in your display.

Step 10

Play with alternating heights and widths in your display.

11

Bring color to your tables by adding flowers to your centerpiece.

Step 11

Bring color to your tables by adding flowers to your centerpiece.

12

Break away from traditional centerpieces by adding leafy foliage.

Step 12

Break away from traditional centerpieces by adding leafy foliage.

13

Add soft lighting to the tables at an evening or outdoor wedding.

Step 13

Add soft lighting to the tables at an evening or outdoor wedding.

14

Arrange a bouquet of fruits and vegetables to add pops of color to your table.

Step 14

Arrange a bouquet of fruits and vegetables to add pops of color to your table.

15

Bring your personality to the table and create a one-of-a-kind centerpiece.

Step 15

Bring your personality to the table and create a one-of-a-kind centerpiece.

16

Make your place setting set the overall tone of your table design.

Step 16

Make your place setting set the overall tone of your table design.

17

Fold your simple cloth napkins into fancy shapes.

Step 17

Fold your simple cloth napkins into fancy shapes.

18

Use glasses that will subtly add to the theme of your wedding.

Step 18

Use glasses that will subtly add to the theme of your wedding.

19

Finish your table design with uniquely styled place cards.

Step 19

Finish your table design with uniquely styled place cards.

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