Trends I Love - Non-Traditional Tables

Looking for a unique way to seat your guests? Sick of the traditional round banquet tables? Brides these days are getting creative in EVERY aspect of their planning and this includes the type of tables they use. Depending on the size of your guest list and the layout of your venue you can do a couple of different things. For smaller weddings, one long table utilizing both sides would make the dinner feel very intimate and personal.

If you either don't have the space in your venue or just want to break it up a little, consider doing several rectangular guests tables.

Or if you are looking for something very unique and you have ample space to use, check out these serpentine tables. Now wouldn't that get the guests talking! And very memorable as well.



But of course, there is nothing to say you can use a little of everything! I love this look...

Are there other set ups that you have seen and really liked? Are you planning something different for your guests? I'd love to hear about them.

This post wraps up my series on "Trends I Love", I hope you enjoyed following along! If you missed any of the previous posts you can find them listed below:

Coordinating Bridesmaids Dresses
Amazing Accessories
Guys With Style
Creative Ring Shots
Lovely Linens

Trends I Love - Lovely Linens

(image from Elizabeth Anne Designs)

I've already said that one thing I would change about my wedding was the photography. If I had to pick something else I would change it would be that we didn't use anything but standard linens, chocolate floor length linens would have looked AMAZING under my centerpieces. If you want your tables to make a statement but don't want to go over board with your centerpieces, use linens. Gorgeous linens make all the difference, they can help add depth and texture to your overall look.

(image from Elizabeth Anne Designs)

There are so many great ways to incorporate color using different linens. Full table linens, runners, overlays, and of course selecting a coordinating look for the napkins or chair ties.


Love this idea too! This couple used maps to cover their tabletops, it helped to incorporate their theme of travel and flight. No one says that tables have to be covered with fabric!

Trends I Love - Creative Ring Shots

When we were married almost 7 years ago I didn't know much about photography and so I just went with someone that was more traditional, the same person my sister had used. Photography is the one major thing I would change about our wedding, I wish I would have hired someone more creative. One of my favorite things photographers are doing these days are the awesome and creative shots of the couples rings. It might not be a brand new trend but it's still a trend I love.

This is the shot we have of our rings...

Uh....yeah....pretty standard and traditional.

Oh how I wish I had some awesome shots of our rings, like these from a few West Michigan photographers.

(image courtesy of En Vida Studio)

(image from Amy Carroll Photography)

(Image courtesy of En Vida Studio)

(image from Amy Carroll Photography)