The head table is the focal point of your reception. Your guests will want a view of the happy couple and so will your photographer! With so many different seating styles and decor options, deciding on a head table layout can be overwhelming. We are here to breakdown some of the options and provide you with inspiration for making your head table stand out! Keep scrolling for our top 25 ideas for a gorgeous head table!

Before we begin, here is a quick overview of a few head table styles you can choose from and what each looks like:

Head Table Styles:

Traditional: Consists of a rectangular table with the couple and their wedding party sitting on one side of the table and facing out towards the reception. — **Traditional**: Consists of a rectangular table with the couple and their wedding party sitting on one side of the table and facing out towards the reception.

Sweetheart: The bride and groom sit alone at a small table facing out towards the reception. — **Sweetheart:** The bride and groom sit alone at a small table facing out towards the reception.

Tuscan: The bride and groom include their wedding party (and often times significant others of wedding party or important family members) and sit on both sides of a long table facing in towards each other. — **Tuscan:** The bride and groom include their wedding party (and often times significant others of wedding party or important family members) and sit on both sides of a long table facing in towards each other.

King’s Table: Usually consists of multiple tables pushed together to create one large table. Seats go around the entire table and the guests face in towards the center of the table. — **King’s Table**: Usually consists of multiple tables pushed together to create one large table. Seats go around the entire table and the guests face in towards the center of the table.

There are endless ways to organize your reception, but these are the four most common head table styles that we work with! Each option has its pros and cons, so what you choose will depend on your reception space and what is most important to you! A traditional head table allows you to have a clear view of your reception and guests, while the tuscan-style will better utilize table space by seating guests on both sides. The sweetheart table option will give you special time together as a couple, versus a king’s table allows you to honor important family and friends by seating them with you.

Whether you are leaning towards a small and intimate sweetheart table or a grand king’s table, Wild Hill is here to help! We are happy to discuss various options with you to best fit your venue, style and budget! See below for some of our favorite head table designs!