Photo - Anna Pumer
How to style your wedding table : Planning a tipi wedding and in need of some tipi tablescape inspiration? We have put together a collection of beautiful images from our stunning tipi weddings - tables designed and decorated by our couples (and some from our open days and styled shoots too) with a mix of flower displays, stationary, glassware, favours, bespoke table numbers, textures and colourful candles.
Feast your eyes over these fun, stylish and fabulous wedding table displays - over 50 images to get inspired by!
One of the great things about having a tipi wedding (there are lots of course) as opposed to a formal hotel setting or function room, is that you can style your wedding your own way, basically anything goes!
Crockery - In terms of crockery and plates, you could opt for china, vintage crockery or go for organic style palm plates, which are very popular with out tipi weddings. China brings a touch of elegance to the table setting, whereas palm plates can add a much more textural, natural and rustic feel. You can also add charger plates for decorative appeal and layers.
Cutlery / Flatware - Make sure you have cutlery available for each course, but it's totally up to you how you would like to lay out your tables - a fork, knife and spoon may be sufficient for your guests. You can discuss this with our caterer beforehand. Basic rules are to work your way in from the outside, towards the centre with salad / fish fork and dinner fork to the left and dinner knife, fish/salad knife to the right with the dessert spoon to the right or horizontally above the plate/charger.
Glassware - Red or white wine glass, champagne glass (for toasts) and water glass. You can choose from options including clear glass, colourful glass or crystal glassware.
Napkins - Napkins or serviettes are another little detail that can make a big impression on your table setting. They can add softness and texture with fabrics including linen, cotton or cheesecloth.
Lighting - White or coloured candles, glass candle cylinder holders and decorative candle jars add another layer and soft intimate lighting to the tables - depending on what time you plan to eat of course! Some of our couples opt for fairy lights or led candles too.
Tribeca Tipis open day by Rachel Takes Pictures . Styled by Butler and White
Rachel Takes Pictures - pampas flower jars and soft linen and muslin table napkins.
Menu cards and place names - There are plenty of options to get creative - you can design these yourself (Canva is ideal) or use an online printing service who have an array of templates to choose from. If you are looking for something more bespoke, look out for stationary designers (most are on Etsy) who can take your menu card and place names to the next level! There are lots of options to print on receycled paper too, depending on what type of finish, paper weight or look you would like to achieve.
Flower jars and palm leaf plates with patterned serviettes at Kim and James's wedding
Decorating with flowers - Think about how you would like flowers displayed within your tipi reception. Flower jars are a popular choice, but you can also make the most of the abundance of generous height you have within a tipi with floating flower clouds or tall table centerpieces, to display plumes of flowers for that added wow factor.
Another option is to focus on statement areas, such as the entrance or top table. We also have a blog post about tipi flowers here too.
Colour palette - From glorious festival technicolour to muted natural and organic tones - from all white to sage greens, light terracotta to rose gold, dusky pinks with blue and peach - there's an array of choices. Speak to your florist about what type of flowers will be in season when you plan your wedding or event, as this might help you when deciding on a colour scheme.
Colourful neon at Amy & Jack's festival wedding. Photography - Anna Pumer
Photo - Anna Pumer
Blue table runners and flower jars.
Photo - Anna Pumer
Impressive dinner line up! Photo - Anna Pumer
Photo - Anna Pumer
Amy and Chris's wedding by James Fear Photography with an organic hessian runner
Rustic style table layout with green foliage and sheepskin benches.
Lauren and David's wedding @ Knepp Castle. Floral displays by Darling Blooms
Lauren and David's wedding at Knepp Castle with boho style menus and china.
Mediterranean inspired from our tipi open day. Photo - While We Wander Florals - Fern Cottage Floristry
Olive leaves from the garden and rustic lemons. Photo - While We Wander. Florals - Fern Cottage Floristry.
Our grazing platter table risers make a great centrepiece. Photo - While We Wander Grazign platters - Eat, Cake, Love.
Top table peacock chairs from our furniture collection. Photo - While We Wander. Flowers - Fern Cottage Floristry
Georgina and James' garden tipi wedding by Charlie Campey Photography with white napkins, white china and flower jars. Flowers by Fern and Forest Studio.
Kim and James's wedding at The Party Field by Jacques Lloyd Photography Flowers by Gunns Florists
Kim and James' wedding at The Party Field by Jacques Lloyd Photography Flowers by Gunns Florist
Chloe and Duncan's wedding at Knepp Castle by The Unbridled Photography with terracotta napkins and gold bottle flower jars.
Chloe and Duncan's wedding at Knepp Castle by The Unbridled Photography with faux flowers from Farrer Fleurs.
Tipi open day at Knepp Castle by Magic Pro Media, tables styled by Tribeca Tipis with organic textured chine plates, cheesecloth napkins, recycled menus from Millie Stone and florals by Rust Bloom.
Tipi open day at The Party Field by Rachel Takes Pictures. Styled by Butler and White
This tipi table was styled by Claire at Butler and White and in our mind, the queen of tablescaping! Check out Butler and White to see how Claire styles tables - her work is a masterclass in beautiful table settings and we were very lucky to have her style one of our open day tables.
Lucy and Ricky''s wedding at Duncton Mill by Harry Michael Photography with palm leaf plate and cutlery and green foliage. Flowers by Rococco Florist.
Lucy and Ricky's wedding at Duncton Mill by Harry Michael Photography Flowers by Rococco Florist
Boho safari style at a recent tipi open day at Knepp Castle Estate in Sussex. Flower cloud - Whitney and Willow. Photo - While We Wander
Pampas table displays by Fern Cottage Floristry
Photo - While We Wander
Recycled florals from Hayley and Ed's tipi wedding.
Bespoke table signage to reflect this beautiful wedding venue at Knepp Castle Estate in Sussex. Designs by Created By Jen. Photo - While We Wander
Photo - While We Wander
Pampas stands and lanterns. Florals by Fern Cottage Floristry. Table menus by Created by Jen. Photo - While We Wander
Dried flower cloud - Whitney and Willow
Bold, bright and beautiful table settings at Jessie and Jurrat's tipi garden wedding. Photo - Anna Pumer
Personalised table numbers - we love these!
Photo - Anna Pumer
Colourful saris adorn the tipi poles above the tables. Photo - Anna Pumer
Patterned tablecloths from Shukhi Home
Photo - Anna Pumer
Photo - Anna Pumer
Photo - Anna Pumer
Forest themed with faux table trees by To Have and To Hire and flowers by Beachtown Blooms from Nicole and Jake's beautiful tipi wedding.
Photo - Olivia Judah
Photo - Olivia Judah
Photo - Olivia Judah
Emma and James' garden tipi wedding by Hayley Jennifer Photography with terracott napkins and florals by Flower Terrace
Fiona and Sam's tipi wedding at The Party Field. Astro tur table runners, paint your own gnomes for guests and flower jars.
Fiona and Sam's tipi wedding at The Party Field. Totally unique!
Terracotta table runner with green garlands and candles.
Amy and Luke's tipi wedding at The Party Field with table jar flowers from Bulb.
Amy and Luke's tipi wedding at The Party Field with white chine and table flowers by Bulb
Kim and James's wedding at The Party Field by Jacques Lloyd Photography - a mixture of tables and bench seating. Flowers by Gunns Florist
Amy and Chris's wedding by James Fear Photography
Vintage crockery - an eco friendly choice and elegent too.
Sarah and Paddy's garden tipi wedding by While We Wander Photography
Sarah and Paddy's garden tipi wedding by While We Wander Photography with white tablecloths, coloured candles and coloured glass jars.
While We Wander Photography
Photo - While We Wander
Photo - While We Wander
Sarah and James's tipi wedding at Whitefield Woodland Weddings by Kirsty Mackenzie Photography with round palm leaf plates, black and white photos and flower jars by James's mum.
Sarah and James' tipi wedding at Whitefield Woodland Weddings by Kirsty Mackenzie Photography. Rustic wooden table signs and personal photos.
Lydia and Rhys' tipi wedding by Brightfox Photography with white crockery, white napkins and musical themed table names.
Lydia and Rhys' tipi wedding by Brightfox Photography
Lydia and Rhys' tipi wedding by Brightfox Photography
Lydia and Rhys' tipi wedding by Brightfox Photography
Tipi open day at The Party Field by Rachel Takes Pictures Styling by Butler and White.
Tipi open day at the Party Field by Rachel Takes Pictures . Styling by Butler and White.
Lily and Dean's tipi wedding at Whitefield Woodland Weddings by D & J Wedding Photography Flowers by Lily's mum
Lily and Dean's tipi wedding at Whitefield Woodland Weddings by D & J Wedding Photography with jars of pampas.
Lily and Dean's tipi wedding at Whitefield Woodland Weddings by D & J Wedding Photography. Grazing table.
Georgina and James's garden tipi wedding by Charlie Campey Photography Flowers by Flower and Fern Studio
Georgina and James' garden tipi wedding by Charlie Campey Photography Flowers by Flower and Fern Studio
Elizabeth and John's tipi wedding at The Party Field by Abigail Rex Photography. Sheepskin covered benches, pink napkins and table plants.
Tipi open day at The Party Field by Rachel Takes Pictures. Styled by Butler and White.
Amy and Luke's wedding at The Party Field with flower table jars and white crockery. Flowers by Bulb
Kim and James's wedding at The Party Field. Flowers by Gunns Florist
Tipi open day at The Party Field by Rachel Take Pictures. Styling by Butler and White.
Tipi open day at The Party Field by Rachel Takes Pictures. Styling by Butler and White
Tipi open day at The Party Field by Rachel Takes Pictures. Styled by Butler and White
Styled shoot by Pierra G Photography at Longton Wood. Statement pampas grass displays by Sara's Event Flowers, hurricane candle jars and white linen.
Styled photoshoot at Longton Wood by Pierra G Photography . Pampas, fairy lights and candles. Flowers by Sara's Events Flowers
Styled shoot at Chafford Park wiht photography by Olegs Samsonovs. Vintage tableware by A Touch Of Vintage, placemats by Moonwater Treasures and flower jars by Cacti and Wildflower.
Tipi open day at Knepp Castle by Magic Pro Media . Floral displays by Rust Bloom.
Georgina and James's garden tipi wedding by Charlie Campey Photography Flowers by Flower and Fern Studio.
Table displays at Hartswood Estate (Venues by Bespoke) in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Flowers by Rosaria Flowers and table ware by Black Saucers tableware. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Table displays at Hartswood Estate (Venues by Bespoke) in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Flowers by Rosaria Flowers and table ware by Black Saucers tableware. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Wedding cake with edible flowers - Lemaire Cakes. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Table settings by Ever Eden Weddings with Black Saucers Tableware and flowers by Rosaria flowers. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Table displays at Hartswood Estate in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Flowers by Rosaria Flowers and table ware by Black Saucers tableware. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Table displays at Hartswood Estate (Venues by bespoke) in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Flowers by Rosaria Flowers and table ware by Black Saucers tableware. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Table displays at Hartswood Estate (Venues by bespoke) in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Flowers by Rosaria Flowers and table ware by Black Saucers tableware. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Table displays at Hartswood Estate (Venues by Bespoke) in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Flowers by Rosaria Flowers and table ware by Black Saucers tableware. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Table displays at Hartswood Estate (Benues by Bespoke) in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Flowers by Rosaria Flowers and table ware by Black Saucers tableware. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Table displays at Hartswood Estate (Benues by Bespoke) in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Flowers by Rosaria Flowers and table ware by Black Saucers tableware. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Table displays at Hartswood Estate (Benues by Bespoke) in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Flowers by Rosaria Flowers and table ware by Black Saucers tableware.
Table and hanging lantern displays by Rock The Day styling at Hartswood Estate (Venues by Bespoke) in Surrey
Table and hanging lantern displays by Rock The Day styling at Hartswood Estate (Venues by Bespoke) in Surrey
Table and hanging lantern displays by Rock The Day styling at Hartswood Estate (Venues by Bespoke) in Surrey
Table displays at Hartswood Estate (Benues by Bespoke) in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Table ware by Black Saucers tableware. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Table displays at Hartswood Estate (Benues by Bespoke) in Surrey by Ever Eden weddings. Table ware by Black Saucers tableware. Photo - Emily Rose Photography
Tables by Rock The Day styling at Hartswood Estate. Flowers by Minnow and Wolf. Photo by Captis Imagery
Tables by Rock The Day styling at Hartswood Estate. Flowers by Minnow and Wolf. Photo by Captis Imagery
Tipi open day at The Party Field by Rachel Takes Pictures. Styled by Butler and White.
Tipi open day at The Party Field by Rachel Takes Pictures. Styled by Butler and White.
Tipi open day at The Party Field by Rachel Takes Pictures. Styled by Butler and White.
Sarah and Paddy's garden tipi wedding by While We Wander
Photographer credits : While We Wander, Rachel Takes Pictures, Jacques Lloyd Photography, D&J Wedding Photography, Brightfox Photography, Pierra G, Magic Pro Media, Kirsty Mackenzie, James Fear Photography, Hayley Jennifer Photogrpahy, Abigail Rex Photography, Harry Michael Photography and Olegs Samsonovs, Captis Photography, Anna Pumer Photography, Olivia Judah Photography, Emily Rose Photography,