If you have assigned seating at your wedding reception, you will need table numbers so guests can easily find their seats. But there are a few tips you’ll need to implement that you may not have considered. These three tips will make your table numbers better and bolder, so you’ll definitely want to take note.

Read on to find out more and see some inspiring table numbers we spotted over on Etsy. Enjoy!

Table Numbers: 3 Essential Tips for Weddings

For starters, you will need a seating chart, escort cards, or something similar that has guests’ table numbers labeled clearly. Once you have that narrowed down, follow these three table number tips:

1. Make sure your table numbers are very visible.

Table numbers should be big, bold, and easy to see, especially from a distance. However, they shouldn’t be too tall that they impede guests from seeing each other’s faces across the table.

Making them visible is one of the most important tips for large receptions since guests will be looking for their table among dozens of others. Also: make sure your table number is themed appropriately with your wedding. Beach weddings should have a beach-inspired table number; rustic weddings ought to have rustically themed wooden numbers. You get the idea.

These can be added to a tall centerpiece for a minimalist look that still stands out! By JVCountryCreations.

2. Use table number holders (or choose table numbers that can stand on their own).

Don’t play the old ‘lean the table number against the centerpiece‘ game: you’ll never win.

• If outdoors, the wind will always knock it over.

• Indoors, someone’s purse, a slight tug on the tablecloth, etc. will knock numbers over.

Put it in a holder and save yourself the added trouble; in addition, a table number in a holder always looks nice and is pulled together.

Alternatively, you can choose table numbers that are heavy enough to support themselves free-standing, like these by WildWoodWedding:

Or these unique acrylic ones from ZCreateDesign:

Or these heavy-duty stone numbers by MojaveMaker:

And one of the best suggestions to make sure the table numbers don’t blow away? Wine bottles! They’ll look nice, stay put, and are easy for guests to see. These labels are perfect: get them at PapersWithLove.

3. Make sure your table numbers are double-sided.

Have table numbers you can see on either side of the table so it’s easy for guests to find. Guests should NOT have to walk around the table to see the front of the number and back again. You can usually find this on paper table numbers like these. Alternatively, you can print two of them per table and place them inside these double-sided table number holders. I’ve used them myself and they look beautiful!

You can easily slide two 4″x6″ numbers, back-to-back, inside each holder. Perfect! Get the holders here.

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Emma