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15 Ways to Incorporate
Table Numbers in Your Decor
You found the perfect centrepieces for your dream
vision. You love the flowers, the vases, and the way
those candles give that extra romantic touch. But then
in the middle of it all, a big boring number is threaten-
ing to destroy the whole look! Here are some original
ways to turn these eyesores into an eye candy.
by Karine Robidas
• Use embroidered numbers to give a vintage or shabby chic
touch to your table setting • One, two, three is surely as easy as ABC if you use scrabble
letter to spell your table number
• Paint your table number on old books • Search thrift shops or your grandma's attic for pretty china to
paint on. Grab a stencil or ask your friend with the best handwrit-
ing and create some pretty table numbers
• Tired of seeing numbers? Use something a bit more personal
that you like or something related to your theme such as:
-Favourite songs, movies, books or cities
-Type of birds or other animals
-Colours
-Sports team
• Write down your number on an antique water pitcher or wine
bottle to create a useful and original table
• Use fun quantifiers to share your romantic story with guests.
For example: 2: the number of dates before your first kiss or 10:
the number of kilometres between your two houses
• Vintage license plates are perfect for a retro look. Ask guests to
take a seat at their assigned state or province
• Use animal figurines and spray them in gold or black to create
a fun and original look. Horse figurines could also be used for an
equestrian theme
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• Book worm? Why not use old library cards for your table num-
ber or even seating arrangement
• Bring some colour and shape to your nautical theme by using
red, white and blue buoys
• Foodies will love to share their favourite recipes to identify
tables. Save us a seat at the cupcake table please!
• Choose your favourite flowers for table names and write them
on nicely designed seed packets. It is a great choice for an out-
door wedding
• Share your fairytale romance with your guests by dividing
every table per chapter. Your guests will love going from table to
table and read all about your happy ending
• Use clocks pointing at your table number for a timeless look