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Table Name Ideas

April 4, 2015 by Maureen Vickery Leave a Comment

To personalize your reception and convey a particular theme for your guests’ enjoyment, you might consider using table names at your reception, rather than “Table 1”, “Table 2”, etc.. Below are some ideas!

Artists

Botticelli, Bouguereau, Cassatt, Cezanne, David, da Vinci, Degas, Delaroche, Gerome, Holbein, Michelangelo, Raphael, Rembrandt, Renoir, Rossetti, Sargent, Seurat, Titian, Velasquez, Waterhouse
Birds Blue Jay, Bluebird, Cardinal, Dove, Eagle, Hawk, Heron, Nightingale, Parrot, Partridge, Peacock, Pheasant, Puffin, Quail, Robin, skylark, Starling, Swallow, Swan, Wren, Nightingale

Candy

Bon Bon, Butterscotch, Candy Cane, Caramel Creams, Divinity, Fudge, Gum Drop, Jelly Bean, Licorice, Lollipop, Marzipan, Mint, Nougat, Penuche, Pixie Stix, Praline, Taffy, Toffee, Truffle

Cartoons

Alvin the Chipmunk, Betty Boop, Bugs Bunny, Bullwinkle, Charlie Brown, Daffy Duck, Donald Duck, Felix the Cat, Fred Flintstone, Gumby, Mickey Mouse, Mighty Mouse, Popeye, Road Runner, Scooby-Doo, Tweety, Wile E. Coyote, Winnie the Pooh, Woody Woodpecker, Yogi Bear

Celestial

Blue Moon, Constellation, Cosmic Rays, Eclipse, Fair Skies, Galaxy, Interstellar, Lunar Halo, Magellanic Cloud, Magnetar, Nebula, Northern Lights, Pulsar, Quasar, Satellite, Shock Wave, Shooting Star, Solar Flare, Supernova, Zenith

Celestial

Jupiter’s Moons Metis, Adrastea, Almathea, Thebe, Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, Leda, Himalia, Lysithea, Elara, Ananke, Carme, Pasiphae, Sinope

Celestial – Neptune’s Moons

Naiad, Thalassa, Despina, Galatea, Larissa, Proteus, Triton, Nereid

Celestial – Saturn’s Moons

Atlas, Calypso, Dione, Enceladus, Epimetheus, Helene, Hyperion, Iapetus, Janus, Mimas, Pan, Pandora, Phoebe, Prometheus, Rhea, Telesto, Tethys, Titan

Cheese

Baby Swiss, Blue Cheese, Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Chévre, Colby, Contelano, Edam, Feta, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyere, Mascarpone, Monterey Jack, Mozzerella, Muenster, Parmesan, Provolone, Romano

Christmas

Angel, Candle, Candy Cane, Cookies, Elves, Gingerbread, Gold, Ho Ho Ho, Holly, Icicle, Ivy, Jack Frost, Glitter, Jolly, Mistletoe, Noel, North Pole, Ornaments, Pine Tree, Poinsettia, Reindeer, Santa Claus, Silver, Sleigh, Snowflake, Snowman, St. Nick, Star, Tinsel, Tree, Twinkle, Wassail, Wreath

Cities

Amsterdam, Athens, Berlin, Chicago, Honolulu, London, Madrid, Monte Carlo, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, Prague, Rome, San Francisco, St. Petersburg, Toronto, Venice

Couples

Adam & Eve, Anthony & Cleopatra, Arwen & Aragorn, Barbie & Ken, Beauty & the Beast, Bogey & Bacall, Cinderella & Prince Charming, Dagwood & Blondie, Darin & Samantha, Donald & Daisy Duck, Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton, Franklin & Eleanor, Fred & Wilma, George & Martha, George Burns & Gracie Allen, Ike & Mamie, JFK & Jackie, John & Abigail, John Smith & Pocahontas, Lady & the Tramp, Lancelot & Guinevere, Napoleon & Josephine, Ozzie & Harriett, Rhett & Scarlett, Ricky & Lucy, Robin Hood & Maid Marian, Romeo & Juliet, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Sonny & Cher, Aladdin & Jasmine, Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Han Solo & Princess, Barney & Betty, Thurston & Lovey Howell, Herman & Lily , King Kong and Faye Wray, Superman & Lois Lane

Dances

Ballet, Belly Dance, Break Dance, Cha-Cha, Charleston, Clogging, Cotillion, Country Western, Disco, Foxtrot, Galliard, Gallop, Hip Hop, Hornpipe, Hula, Hustle, Jitterbug, Jive, La Volta, Lindy Hop, Line Dancing, Mazurka, Minuet, Moonwalk, Paso Doble, Polka, Quadrille, Quickstep, Rhumba, Samba, Schottische, Square Dancing, Swing, Tango, Tap Dance, Waltz, Zydeco

Flowers

Amaryllis, Anemone, Baby’s Breath, Blue Violet, Calla Lily, Camellia, Carnation, Chrysanthemum (mum) Crocus, Daffodil, Daisy, Fern, Forget-me-not, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera Daisy, Gladiolus, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth, Hydrangea, Iris, Ivy, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Orchid, Peony, Poppy, Rose, Stephanotis, Sunflower, Sweat Pea, Tulip, White Lily

Gemstones

Amber, Alexandrite, Amber, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Feldspar, Garnet, Gold, Jade, Jasper, Moonstone, Obsidian, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Topaz

Happily Ever After

Ballroom, Castle, Dreams Come True, Fairy Dust, Enchantment, Glass Slipper, Magic Wand, Maiden, Midnight, Once Upon a Time, Pearl, Prince Charming, Pumpkin, Waltz, White Horses

Happiness

Amusement, Bliss, Cheer, Contentment, Delight, Effervescence, Elation, Glee, Happiness, Joviality, Joy, Jubilation, Laughter, Lightheartedness, Merriment, Mirth, Moxie, Pizzazz, Radiance, Sparkle, Verve, Vivacity, Zest

Herbs & Spices

Allspice, Anise Seed, Basil, Cardamom, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cumin, Dill, Ginger, Licorice, Mint, Nutmeg, Oregano, Paprika, Rosemary, Saffron, Sweet Marjoram, Thyme, Turmeric, Vanilla

Ice Cream

Amaretto Crunch, Butter Pecan, Caramel, Cherry, Chocolate, Coconut, Coffee, Cookies & Cream, French Vanilla, Fudge Ripple, Mint Chocolate Chip, Mocha Almond, Fudge, Neapolitan, Pistachio, Pralines ‘n Cream, Rocky Road, Strawberry, Tres Leches, Vanilla, White Chocolate Raspberry

Islands

Anegada, Anguilla, Bahamas, Barbados, Caymans, Gilligan’s, Grenadines, Hawaii, Jamaica, Little Thatch, Madagascar, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, St. Barthelemy, St. Croix, St. Eustatius, St. John, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Thomas, St. Vincent, Tahiti, Tortola, Virgin Gorda

Love

Admiration, Adoration, Affection, Ardor, Charity, Courteousness, Devotion, Enchantment, Esteem, Fascination, Faithfulness, Flame, Graciousness, Love, Passion, Politeness, Respectfulness, Spontaneity, Steadfastness, Tenderness, Thankfulness, Thoughtfulness, Winsomeness

Musicals & Classic Movies An American in Paris, The King and I, Sabrina, Singin’ in the Rain, My Fair Lady, The African Queen, Westside Story, Roman Holiday, High Society, An Affair to Remember, Oklahoma!, Gigi, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Guys and Dolls, In the Good Ol’ Summertime, Meet Me in St. Louis, South Pacific, On the Town

Nobility

Emperor, Empress, King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Earl, Count, Countess, Duke, Duchess, Lord, Lady, Baron, Baroness, Marquis, Marchioness

Pastries & Sweets

Pies, Tarts, Puff, Pate a Choux, Suet Crust, Pate Sucree, Pate Brisee, Cinnamon Buns, Doughnuts, Sweet Rolls, Hot Cross Buns, Coffee Cake, Pannetone, Brioche, Danish, Croissant, Puff Pastry, Sponge Cake , Pound Cake, Petite Fours, Parfait, Viennoiserie, Turnover, Profiteroles, Lady Fingers, Truffles, Éclair, Buchette, Fondant, Ganache, Meringue, Frangipan, Bavarian Cream, Pudding, Muffin, Flan, Tres Leches, Sopapillas, Crème Brulee, Crepes, Mousse, Custard, Trifle, Cookie

Relationships

Admiration, Adoration, Affection, Beauty, Bliss, Caring, Charity, Cherishing, Commitment, Communication, Compassion, Considerate, Constance, Contentment, Devotion, Dreams, Elegance, Empathy, Everlasting, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Forgiveness, Friendship, Fun, Gentility, Giving, Grace, Happiness, Honesty, Hope, Imagination, Kindness, Laughter, Life, Listen, Love, Loyalty, mercy, Passion, Patience, Peace, Perseverance, Promise, Prosperity, Remembrance, Respect, Romance, Sacrifice, Serenity, Sharing, Sincerity, Spontaneity, Steadfastness, Strength, Supportive, Sweetness, Thankfulness, Trusting, Understanding, Winsome, Wisdom

Terms of Endearment

Angel, Baby, Beloved, Better Half, Buttercup, Cutie Pie, Darling, Dearest, Dream Girl, Ducky, Honey, My Heart, My Love, Precious, Snookums, Sugar, Sweetcakes, Sweetheart (bride & groom’s table), Treasure

Trees

Ash, Aspen, Beech, Birch, Cedar, Cherry, Dogwood, Elm, Linden, Magnolia, Maple, Mulberry, Oak, Pecan, Poplar, Redwood, Sycamore, Walnut, Willow

Virtues

acceptance, assertiveness, beauty, caring, cleanliness, commitment, compassion, confidence, consideration, contentment, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, detachment, determination, devotion, diligence, discernment, enthusiasm, excellence, faith, faithfulness, flexibility, forgiveness, friendliness, generosity, gentleness, grace, gratitude, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, mercy, moderation, modesty, obedience, orderliness, patience, peace, peacefulness, perseverance, prayerfulness, purity, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, reverence, righteousness, sacrifice, self-discipline, service, steadfastness, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trustworthiness, truthfulness, understanding, unity, unity, wisdom, wonder

Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Chianti, Frascati, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Riesling, Muscat, Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, Grenache, Semillon, Pinot Blanc

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