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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