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Fun And Easy Wedding Gift Table décor Tips And Ideas
With so many exciting things to plan and choose for your dream wedding day, you might have forgotten a small yet fun little detail on your to-do list. Your gift tables! Of all the things you need to remember to do, this one isn’t overly stressful. All you need to do is figure out where you’re going to put it and how you want to decorate it. Think of it as part of your wedding decor but keep in mind that it will be covered in gifts by the end of the night, so keep it simple and inviting.
If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got you covered with placement and style tips:
Where to Put Your Wedding Gift Table
The truth is, you can put your gift table anywhere you’d like. If you want it right at the venue entrance or closer to your head table, there’s really no perfect answer. Since you can’t go wrong, here are some questions that might make your decision a little easier:
- How many guests are attending your wedding, and how many do you think will be leaving physical gifts?
- How large of a table do you need, and how much room do you have available in your venue for it?
- Do you want to use a table or something different that matches your wedding style?
- Do you want the guest book to be there as well?
- Will you have a box or basket for people to leave cards?
- What extra decorations will you need to have to style the gift table?
- Where can you put it in your venue where it won’t get in the way of the festivities but also won’t be hard to find?
Hopefully, that helps you narrow down the perfect spot in your venue for gifts. Now let’s get to some quick tips to get you started on setup!
Wedding Gift Table Setup Tips
Setup
Setting up the gift table on your wedding day is a simple task that can be handled by 1 or 2 people in your bridal party. It helps to do a fake setup at home first with all of your decor placed just the way you’d like it so you can get an idea of how it’s going to look on your wedding day. Once you’re happy with your layout, take a photo and send it to whoever will be in charge of setting it up and carefully label the box of decorations, so they have everything they need to execute your vision.
Safety
Someone taking off with a gift or two definitely isn’t something you want to think about on your wedding day, but security is something to keep in mind. It’s always best to play it safe and display your gift table out in the open and just ask your wedding party to glance at it once in a while throughout the night to make sure nothing gets taken. We recommended using a card box with a lock and small slit as well, so there’s no risk of any envelopes going missing either.
Transport
By the end of the night, you’ll be too partied out to want to worry about gathering all the gifts and getting them home. Ask if any volunteers from your wedding party would like to be the designated gift chauffeurs at the end of the night, so all of your gifts make it out of the venue safely.
With that out of the way, let’s get to the fun stuff!
Wedding Gift Table Ideas
A Personal Touch
When decorating your table, try to add an element that makes guests go, “oh, that’s so them.” Having a little personal touch gives your guests warm fuzzies as they get ready to celebrate your union with you, and it’ll look great in photos too.
Rustic Chic
If you’re having a rustic chic wedding, then matching your table will be a breeze. All you need is some reclaimed wood for that touch of rustic flair, and add some delicate gold accents to tie it all together. Pair that with a floral arrangement, and your table will look spectacular.
Keep It Simple
If you’ve already got some great focal points that you want to pop at your venue, keep the decor for your table simple. A simple wood table with a runner or a classic folding table draped in linen will do the trick. You can leave a little acrylic box tied with a delicate ribbon for cards and add some tea candles for a simple yet elegant look.
Farmhouse Fun
If your wedding theme and decor are anything but simple, then go ahead and think outside the box. No country wedding is complete with a wagon or a wheelbarrow, and you’d be surprised just how cute you can make them look covered in flowers and gifts.
Tell Your Story
Gift your guest something to look at and let them get to know you as a couple. You can make an ornate collage of photos of the two of you together through your many stages of life. Include pictures with family members and guests, too, so they can take a trip down memory lane before dropping off their gift.
Make It Quirky
Your table doesn’t have to match your wedding style at all. If you’re huge Disney fans, don’t shy away from that. Use fun decor elements from movies that make you happy to create a memorable table. Music lovers might use an empty guitar case to collect cards, or if you love to travel, use a trendy suitcase and have your guests guess where your honeymoon is going to be.
When it comes to receiving gifts, you really can’t go wrong with how you style your table or where you put it. As long as you’re happy with it and it doesn’t get in the way of the party, that’s all that matters. Just be prepared to write all those thank you cards and enjoy your gifts!
