This "delightful" table sign was displayed using a standard table sign stand.

Numbers or Names? Identify Your Guests' Tables in a Clever Way

Numbers or Names? Identify Your Guests' Tables in a Clever Way Assigning Table Names, rather than numbers is a clever way to avoid the natural hierarchy that goes along with table numbers and it allows the Bride and Groom to inject some of their personalities.

You can easily print the table names on your computer, utilizing the colors, font and graphics of your event. You can create tents, use the facilities table number holders, use plastic floral picks in the centerpiece or put the signs in inexpensive frames that can be purchased at Big Lots! or the 99 cent store.

Here’s a few ideas to get you started.

Variations of Happy: Happy, Joyous, Merry, Gleeful, Delighted, Cheerful, Jolly, Blissful, Jovial, Delightful, Peaceful, Ecstatic, Charmed, Spirited, Elated, Jubilant, Thrilled

Variation of Love: Love, Adore, Fancy, Enchanted, Passion, Treasure, Cherish, Embrace, Devoted, Affection, Admiration, Enamored, Nuts, Kiss, Hug, Snuggle

Coffee Drink Theme: Coffee, Latté, Cappuccino, Mocha, Espresso, Frappe, De caf, Café o’le,

Art Theme: Picasso, Michael Angelo, Van Gogh, Degas, Rembrandt, etc.

Ice Cream Theme: Mint n Chip, Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Rocky Road, Pralines n Cream, Cookie Dough, Bing Cherry, Chocolate Chip, Chunky Monkey, Orange Sherbet, Pistachio, etc.

Big City Theme: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Athens, Prague, Berlin, Singapore, Buenos Aires, Toronto, Philadelphia, Monte Carlo, Rome, etc. (perhaps include photos of places you’ve been)

Tropical Theme: Hawaii, Bahamas, St. Martin, Cancun, Barbados, Jamaica, Bali, Baja, etc. (perhaps include photos of places you’ve been)

Variations on Old – for a Birthday Party: (only for truly good sports who can take a laugh)Aged, Elderly, Patriarchal, Gray, Venerable, Seasoned, Infirm, Inactive, Decrepit, Exhausted, Tired, Impaired, Wasted, Doddering, Senile, Ancient.

Marriage Terms: Nuptials, Matrimony, Wedlock, Tie the Knot, Hitched, Ball and Chain, Mr. and Mrs., Man and Wife, Couple, Honeymoon, etc.

Variations of Good: Good, Upright, Just, Honest, Worthy, Respectable, Noble, Ethical, Fair, Pure, Truthful, Decent, Honorable, Considerate, Generous, etc.

Cocktail Theme: Margaritas, Whiskey Sour, Jack and Coke, Long Island Ice Tea, Martini, Cosmopolitan, 7&7, Greyhound, Mia Tai, Pina Colada, Bloody Mary, White Russian, Cape Cod, etc.

Golf Theme: Birdie, Par, Club, Tee, Hole in One, The Greens, Sand Trap, etc.

Wine Theme: Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Griegio, Chianti, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Frascati, Pinot Noir, etc.

Grab your thesaurus and have some fun! The more creative you can make theme the more the guests will delight in it!

~ KELLY L. PASKEY, owner, Expanded Events

This table sign included a photo of the Greek Island Santorini. It's tucked into a plastic floral pick that's inserted into the floral centerpiece.