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The wedding head table is a special table designed for the bride & groom, and typically the rest of their bridal party. Whether it’s a long table or a round one, the head table usually one of the focal points of the reception space – especially during dinner, toasts, and speeches.
So how do you make your head table pop? We’ve compiled our favorite wedding head table ideas to give you some much-needed reception inspiration to make your head table stand out & reflect your bridal style!
Floral & Greenery Arbors
Arbors dripping with florals or greenery over the head table has become a super popular way to highlight the head table at receptions. It helps define the space and make it feel more intimate.
We love this colorful arbor arrangement, and of course, a classic all-green option like the one below!
Further enhance the way an arbor pops with an all-white drapery background. It really makes the space feel cozy and is a great way to make any colors you have in the arbor stand out.
Arbors also don’t need to be heavy-looking. This light & bright arbor with lighting accents make the space feel effortless and dreamy.
Customized Neon Signs
Let a cute, love-filled saying be front and center behind your head table for a dramatic and stunning wedding head table idea. Custom Neon Signs really pop and make for a great focal point!
Glittery Runners & Table Cloths
If you’re a bride that loves glitter, an easy way to add glamour to your head table is with a sequin or sparkly runner or table cloth. It will also look amazing with all of your reception lights!
This gold sequin runner paired with rich burgundy florals and chair ribbons makes this space feel so elegant and romantic.
Pump up the glamour with an all-sequin table cloth in an elegant shade like champagne, ivory or rose gold to make the rest of your decor pop!
Greenery-Filled Garlands
If your wedding space is filled with greenery and natural-feeling decor, a garland of greenery is the perfect accent to your head table. It feels so warm, simple, and sophisticated.
We love this simple arrangement of greenery, tall candles, a Mr. & Mrs. sign, and long, waterfall-style fabric on the table. So romantic!
Level up your greenery game with an abundant garland, paired with lots of green accents behind the head table too. This greenery covered chandelier and fireplace mantle idea is so dreamy!
Eye-Catching Backdrops
Make your head table space unique with a backdrop that steals the show and lights up the room. There are plenty of ways to define the head table space with a backdrop that fits with the rest of your wedding aesthetic.
This combination of earthy tones, greenery, and string lights is so rustic and chic! It’s also an easy backdrop to make yourself.
This all-green wall with a gorgeous sign is the perfect way to define your head table space – especially if you have a sweetheart table (just the two of you) like the one above! Another idea would be to get a sign that says Mr. & Mrs. (Last Name).
Arches
Arches aren’t just for ceremonies! Repurpose the arch you used during your ceremony, or create one just for your head table. This is an easy way to define the head table or sweetheart table and it frames you & your groom perfectly in photos!
Keep it simple with an all-green arch that accents a white drapery background and plays up the greenery on the table.
Opt for a trendier arch with this metal circle that has floral accents. It looks beautiful around the couple, especially with a glowing sign of their now-shared last name!
Overflowing Centerpieces
This head table look is ultra-romantic and screams elegance! Fill your long table or round table with loads of greenery and sweet trinkets that match the rest of your wedding table decor like candles, florals, and little metallic touches.
This drapery & greenery filled table feels so lush and looks gorgeous! With its warm yet moody color scheme, we can’t imagine a more romantic head table – and it works for both a large head table or a small sweetheart table!
Overflowing drapery and luxurious fabrics make this rustic and vintage blended table pop! Accent it with tall candle sticks and crystal glassware.
Lights + Lights
Lighting can create the ambience of your space and these lighting-filled head tables are no exception! They make the head table pop, feel super romantic, and help the couple shine – after all, they are the stars of the show!
This loud & proud LOVE sign is a beautiful touch to a rustic head table! Pair it with florals, greenery, and lots of lights.
This head table look is more subtle with bistro lights accenting a rustic wooden wall and initial sign. A feathery-light table covering and tons of florals make this table feel like a fairytale.
Sweetheart Tables
For couples that don’t want a long or round table filled with their wedding party as their head table, there is another option: a sweetheart table! At this sweet & small table, there’s room for just the bride and the groom.
Accent a simple sweetheart table with drapery backed chairs, greenery, and a monogram for your newly-shared last name! We also love the glass candle holders and white potted plants flanking this monogram, it feels so fresh and fabulous!
Want a unique sweetheart table? We love this rustic and boho-feeling sweetheart table that is so perfect for an outdoor reception! Pair a comfy, chic fabric couch or chairs with a warm wood table covered in florals, greenery and candles for a romantic and gorgeous outdoor space for the couple.
We love this all-white sweetheart table! Elegant draping and white floral arrangements, paired with multiple candle heights and glassware are so sophisticated and are an easy design to replicate for your special day!
