25 Round Table Wedding Décor Ideas: Centerpieces, Place Settings, and More

Colorful Round Reception Tables In Room With Pink and Orange Curtains — Photo by Abby Jiu Photography

Round tables are typically the go-to choice for wedding guests’ seating arrangements. Although ditching the standard circular shape in favor of long, rectangular ones has been a trendy option in the last few years, many to-be-weds are now making circular tables the primary focus of their reception spaces. It’s easy to see why these disk-shaped displays are a popular seating choice for couples’ nuptials: For one, they seat loved ones in intimate groups, which allows conversation to flow easily. These kinds of reception tables are also extremely adaptable: They can accommodate any setting, seat any number of guests (depending on the size you select), work with any type of chair, and house any type of decoration.

With the latter, round tables provide a lot of leeway in terms of tabletop adornments—there are so many options for centerpieces, place settings, tablecloths, and paper goods that cater to every wedding style, location, and vision. Maybe you wrap your round tables in floral-printed linens with tall floral centerpieces for a statement-making setup at a garden soirée, or perhaps you opt for an all-white spread with lucite details for a modern, minimalist affair in a warehouse. You can also use your circular tables to imbue texture, play with height, and add color to your space.

Whatever you choose, when selecting your round wedding table décor, be sure to pick tabletop elements that are both visually appealing and practical. The last thing you want is to choose a centerpiece that blocks your guests’ field of view or go for place cards and table numbers that are difficult to read. The placement is also important: While settling on unique layouts with your round tables is definitely eye-catching, just make sure it doesn’t prohibit your guests from easily moving about the site.

In need of some initial inspiration to kick off the creative process? Whether you're opting for only circle-shaped tables or you're combining a medley of shapes, read on for 25 wedding décor ideas for round tables, from centerpieces to place settings.

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Top Your Tables With Candelabras

Glass Candelabras Placed on Round Wedding Reception Table Covered With White Linens and White Flowers — Photo by Rafal Ostrowski

The soft glow of candlelight will instantly create a romantic ambiance at your wedding reception. While taper candles and votive candles are a classic choice to accomplish this feel, for a statement-making alternative, try glass candelabras for the basis of the wedding centerpieces at your round tables. The towering height will grab everyone's attention, and the relatively wide base will emphasize the circular shape of the table. To make your candelabra centerpieces the main focus, opt for white blooms, beige linens, and tan chairs (like Jenkins & Co. Weddings set up for this glamorous gathering in Georgia, featuring flowers by Xpressions Floral Designs and linens by BBJ La Tavola).

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Embrace Maximalism

A round table with a tree-like structure in the middle and suspended with globe candles and chandeliers — Photo by Danielle Determan

If you want your wedding reception to follow the "more is more" mindset, opt for a massive structure for the wedding centerpieces on your round tables. At this garden fête in California, circular seating arrangements exhibited floral-adorned trees, suspended with chandeliers and globe candles, that grew out of the middle, a concept that Gonzalez + Helfon and Butterfly Floral & Event Design brought to life.

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Hang Cool Lanterns

While tabletop centerpieces are often the focal point of round wedding tables, you can divert your guests' attention by hanging an out-of-the-box light fixture above each one. Petal-shaped pendants cast a warm glow over each circular setup and coordinated with the tomato-themed aesthetic at this summer camp affair. The custom pink-and-red striped linens by Something Vintage Rentals, the floral-printed napkins, and the effervescent centerpieces by Sweet Root Village (all of which Grit & Grace Inc designed and planned) worked together to create a striking space.

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Plant Garden-Grown Arrangements

White Flower Decor Next to Candles on Wedding Reception Tables — Photo by Lukas Korynta

To bring an authentic flair to garden soirées in natural settings, try "planting" floral centerpieces in the middle of each round table at your reception. For this Italian-themed wedding in Lake Tahoe, Wild Heart Events and Little Boy Flowers worked together to place wildflowers in a bed of moss, which appeared as if they were naturally growing from the surface. They even wrapped each circular table in floral-printed tablecloths to drive this theme home.

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Surround Candles With Bright Florals

pampas grass and orange florals at reception on round wedding table — Photo by Alexandra & Vladimir Nadtochiy

Why settle on just one wedding centerpiece for your round tables when you could go all out with multiple points of focus? White taper candles in glass holders, assorted in varying heights, will elevate and add depth to any tablescape (like the arrangement that DSA Weddings put together for this modern-meets-bohemian event in Montenegro). To take it up a notch, surround the base in a lush bed of brightly hued blooms (such as the sunny florals by Serafima Pavlova) for a hint of romance and freshness.

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Settle on a Bold Base

Mint Green and Blue Table Setting Next to White Flower Decor and Candles at Wedding Reception — Photo by Elizabeth Lanier Photography

Another option for your round wedding tables is using color to amplify each spread. If you're aiming for a tablescape that's sophisticated, instead of overwhelming your tables with numerous hues, introduce just one impactful tone. For instance, the green linens that graced the round tables at this Disney-inspired bash in Orlando incorporated a beautiful pop of color that perfectly complemented the white floral centerpieces with greenery by Hart Floral. Jennifer Buono even added a touch of black via the plates and place cards, which welcomed a sleek, contemporary edge.

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Paint It in Unexpected Hues

Purple Flower Decor In Large Glass Vase in Center of Round Reception Table With Black Table Settings and Chairs — Photo by Sarah Folsom Photography

Hoping to pack a punch at your wedding reception? Combine unexpected colors. Centerpieces with vivacious hues (like these tall floral arrangements by Jennifer Cole Florals) fused with dark chairs and place settings (such as the ones that Cole Drake Events arranged) will add contrast to your round wedding tables. Pastel shades with black touches, such as the tablescapes at this moody garden wedding in California, will evoke a unique mix of edginess and airiness.

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Combine Different Patterns

Round Reception Table With Colorful Flower Decor and Round Chandeliers — Photo by Kyle John Photography

Selecting various patterned tablecloths is an easy way to make a visual impact at your wedding reception. When this couple tied the knot in their springtime fête in Chicago, they enlisted the team at Shannon Gail Events to create a space where funky, abstract-printed linens were interspersed with white ones. To further diversify the look, consider including some square and rectangle tables, too.

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Opt for Tall Centerpieces

Tall Floral Centerpiece in the Middle of Round Wedding Reception Table — Photo by Shane Macomber Weddings

If your venue includes soaring ceilings, take advantage of the height with extra-tall wedding centerpieces for your round tables. An added bonus? Without a bulky base, your guests will be able to easily interact with one another. For a garden-style soirée in a tent, like this whimsical affair in Colorado that Gemini Planning & Design planned with floral centerpieces that Vintage Magnolia designed, vibrant blooms and textured grasses will add energy to an otherwise neutral tablescape.

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Select a Soft Palette

Round Wedding Reception Table With White Tablecloth and Washed Wood Chairs Positioned Under Woven Lanterns and Tropical Greenery Installation — Photo by Heather Waraksa

For a timeless look, you can never go wrong with a soft, airy palette—a versatile option for any style and setting, including this modern-meets-tropical event in Florida. Neutral shades, especially tan, cream, and peach, will inject elegance into your round wedding tables. If there's a focal feature that you want to highlight at your wedding reception, such as the hanging rattan lanterns by JM Event Group that the team at Claire Bean Events suspended over the bride and groom's dance floor, neutral-toned tables are a great option.

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Alternate Shapes

Wedding Reception Tables With Blush Draping and Pergola Overhead — Photo by Duey Photo

Instead of just focusing on one single shape for your wedding reception tables, try alternating them for an attention-grabbing, out-of-the-box setup. When NHL goalie Jake Oettinger got married, he hired Mae&Co Creative to create a layout that consisted of round tables mixed with rectangular ones, which outlined the dance floor. The minimalist place settings on each table, plus the romantic taupe-hued draping and modern pendant lamps, contributed to a dreamy ambiance.

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Make It Moody

Black Reception Tables With Dark Flower Decor and Chandeliers Under Glass Tent — Photo by Sacia Matthews

If you're throwing a wedding with a moody or gothic aesthetic, consider wrapping your round tables in black tablecloths, complete with taper candles, chargers, napkins, and menus in the same edgy hue (like the tablescape that Designed by Delsie delivered for this moody wedding at an 1800s estate in the Berkshires). To offer a bit of contrast, interrupt the dark décor with a colorful centerpiece—but, to maintain the theme, stick with dramatic hues, like the purple-toned blossoms that Petal and Wren composed. Top it off with trailing branches to aid in the eery feel.

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Evoke Glamour

Round Wedding Table With Sparkly Linens and Tall Floral Centerpieces — Photo by Lisette Gatliff

For a wedding reception that emphasizes all of the glitz and glamour (such as this glamorous celebration in California, with planning by Roselyne & Co. Events and flowers by Square Root Designs), look to sparkly accents and acrylic touches. A shiny tablecloth will ooze opulence on round wedding tables, especially when combined with Champagne-colored napkins and a tall lucite vase stuffed with white roses. Not only will this composition look luxurious, but it will also evoke modern romance.

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Feature Natural Materials

Green and White Plates on Wooden Boards for Table Setting Next to Colorful Flower Decor at Reception — Photo by Mason Neufeld Photography

If you're going for an organic aesthetic, pull natural materials into your round table décor, especially ones inspired by the surrounding terrain. Oak chargers, wooden candle holders, stone vases, and foliage-printed tablecloths are all fair game. Another seamless way to enact this vision is foraged-inspired centerpieces, such as the centerpieces that Da Fiori Design produced for Olympic hammer thrower Rowan Hamilton's fall wedding, which included planning by Lux Affairs

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Add a Splash of Color

Round Reception Tables With Colorful Flower Decor and Candles — Photo by David Abel Photography

Want your wedding reception to feel classic without looking dull? Scatter colorful centerpieces and candles across stark white tablecloths before adding cross-back chairs. This round wedding table idea is playful, inviting, and perfect for a pared-back spring wedding, such as this lush wedding in Virginia—which featured planning by Glint Events and flowers by Cultivate Events.

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Mix and Match the Seating

round wedding table decor for romantic wedding — Photo by Betsi Ewing Studio

A loveseat or settee will give any round wedding table an unexpected (and cozy) pop. Take cues from this couple, who tapped Kate Elizabeth Brides to arrange plush taupe couches in the midst of wooden cross-back chairs at their chic farm celebration in Iowa. A comfortable piece of furniture will bring a designer-focused touch to any setup, and it's a creative way to denote the newlyweds' seats.

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Integrate Metallic Accents

glam gold and white round wedding table decor — Dragonfly Photography

Hosting a luxe wedding with an Art Deco feel (like this glitzy vineyard fête in Ohio with rentals from Touch of Elegance Wedding and Event Design)? Include gold details in your round wedding tables. Painting your flatware, plate edges, napkin holders, table runner, and chairs in gold will bring any glamorous vision to life. With bold table accents, we suggest going with a white foundation.

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Focus on Flowers

sweetheart table with pink and white floral arch — Photo by Rachel Pearlman

Round wedding tables aren't solely limited to your guests' seating arrangements. You can also select the shape for your sweetheart table, like this setup by Clover Event Co. For floral-focused affairs in garden venues, engulf your seats in beautiful blooms. To introduce an eye-catching design while cutting costs, consider repurposing your ceremony floral arch by suspending it above your round wedding table.

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Choose Textured Linens

Royal Blue Velvet Tablecloth Draped Over Round Wedding Table — Photo by Rebecca Yale Photography

To inject texture and depth into your round wedding tables, consider engulfing each one in velvet linens. Tablecloths with a soft, luxe feel will particularly befit fall nuptials, like this autumnal affair in Napa Valley that Shannon Leahy Events planned and designed. You can even choose fabric in a bold color, such as this royal blue hue, to increase the aesthetic appeal. Opt for napkins in the same shade to create cohesion and incorporate lavishness.

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Drape Your Napkins

round wedding table with ghost chairs and velvet napkins — Tews Visual

Make a monochromatic color palette feel multidimensional by changing up the placement of your napkins on your round wedding tables. Rather than having your planner top each plate with a folded piece of fabric, have your vendor team tuck the napkin beneath the plate, so it's draped effortlessly off of the edge. To really up the ante on a neutral-hued base, we recommend choosing a colored, textured option, like these rust-colored velvet napkins.

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Flank the Dance Floor

outdoor wedding reception with round tables around a dance floor — Photo by Cavin Elizabeth Wedding Photography

A mix of table options is the key to making a large reception space feel intimate. If the dance floor will be at the center of your space, vary what goes along the perimeter. For instance, place the head table at the base and decorate the left and right sides with round wedding tables in any style of your choosing. For even more variety, coordinate all of your circular tables and design a different (yet complementary) look for your head table.

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Introduce Layering

round tale at fall wedding with red and white tablecloths — Photo by Erin McGinn

Amp up the coziness of a fall wedding by adding layers to your round wedding tables. For example, a solid-hued tablecloth topped with a striped one (complete with draped napkins) will emphasize feelings of comfort and warmth—plus, the contrast of colors and prints will being visual interest to your reception. Decorate the rest of your circular tables in jewel-toned accents to really channel the season.

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Go With Ghost Chairs

round wedding table in white linens with ghost chairs — Photo by Jami Laree Jeskey

Not only do ghost chairs provide the illusion of a more spacious site, but they also allow the surrounding elements on round tables to shine, like these tall greenery-focused centerpieces. See-through seating is ideal for contemporary, minimalist, or industrial-style bashes, especially those that have exposed brick and black-and-white color palettes. Keep in mind, however, that this style of seats will likely be a rental upgrade.

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Consider a Pared-Back Look

round wedding table for an industrial wedding — Photo by Rebecca Yale Photography

While tablecloths are beautiful to look at, they certainly aren't necessary. If you're going for a no-frills aesthetic, opt for a bare surface. This is an especially strong candidate for reception spaces with preexisting décor or notable features, like the exposed brick wall in this industrial-style room. You don't have to skimp on accents, though: Black chairs and flatware paired with pastel taper candles and centerpieces will dress up your round wedding tables without looking overly opulent.

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Dress Up Your Chairs

white and tan round wedding tables with pampas grass centerpieces — Kerry Ann Duffy Photography

Draping fabric over the backs of your chairs is an easy way to make the seats at your round wedding tables feel special and look a little more dressed up. For a cohesive look, select a fabric in a complementary color that matches the rest of your décor, such as pale pink accents amid white tablecloths and tan centerpieces. The pampas grass arrangements here also incorporate depth and dimension into the minimalist layout.

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