Happy Friday, lovelies! Emma here. One of my favorite modern reception trends is a sweetheart table. A sweetheart table is an alternative to the traditional head table (where your entire wedding party sits together) and has just two chairs for the newlyweds. If your wedding party is too large or your reception space doesn’t allow for a head table, a sweetheart table may be right for you. It’s also a great option if you want to enjoy one-on-one conversation during dinner with your new spouse. It’s quite romantic. In this post, we’ve rounded up three sweetheart table tips to inspire you. And we want to know: are you having a sweetheart table or head table?

Sweetheart Table Tips

Every sweetheart table should have these three things:

1) A comfy set of chairs — or better yet, a loveseat

2) Cozy pillows

And those are sequined and lovely, but we also think a more personalized option is a good fit, like these handmade pillows we spotted over at LaRae Boutique:

Besides, they’ll look adorable at home in your room after the big day — and you know we love dual-purpose decor!

3) A stunning backdrop

Guests are going to be taking many photos of the happy couple. Make sure your backdrop looks great!

Or this:

What If I Want Both?!

If you want a sweetheart table AND a head table, you’re in luck: check out this idea:

Tell us: are you having a sweetheart table? Why or why not?

xo
-E.