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Sweetheart table trouble

Emina, on May 24, 2018 at 11:15 AM Posted in Planning 0 9

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I have basically everything planned besides my sweet heart table. I have no idea what to do there and I am becoming really stressed. Our venue has 3 big windows that are behind us, I’ll add pictures. On all of these windows we will have twinkle lights and draping. The first picture is of the entire room we have booked, the ceilings will already be like that and we will have burgundy organza sashes on the chairs. Behind us, it will look like picture 3. And that’s all I have so far, I ahave no idea what I want to do with my sweetheart table, in my tradition everyone comes to take pictures with the bride and groom at their table, so it has to look nicer

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Latest activity by Mrs. Fall Bride, on May 24, 2018 at 12:49 PM

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Kristina · on May 24, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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I think something like the picture will be perfect. Get a Mr. and Mrs. sign (personalize it, even!) and then either get some flowers or put your bouquet in a vase. Add a couple small candles, maybe some twinkle lights in front, done!
You don't want to do TOO much- the focus should be on you two, not the table itself.
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Jayla · on May 24, 2018 at 11:33 AM
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Hi Emina!! Love the venue and your ideas for decor so far! Sweetheart tables are awesome and really don't need much to make them look good! Simple things like candles, signs, and flowers add a nice touch to the table. You can incorporate the burgundy accents through the flowers! Keeping the burgundy and draping in mind, here are a few ideas:
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LB · on May 24, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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We just did garland. You don't need anything too fancy, just a version of what you have on the other tables. Def don't overthink it
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Mrs. Fall Bride · on May 24, 2018 at 11:40 AM
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What's wrong with the table setup in picture #3? I think that's perfect. A cute Mr & Mrs sign, some flowers, and some votive candles. You can maybe add a few more candles and some loose flower petals to that, but you really don't need more than that!
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Emina · on May 24, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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Thank you! And i just feel like when guests come to take pictures with us, I want something to stand out. I was originally thinking to do this, but I don’t know if that’s would look akward in the room
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Soon2Bmrsp · on May 24, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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I think that the last one is a bit too much. You are supposed to get up and walk around and go to your guest, not them come to you!
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earias · on May 24, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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Our sweetheart table looked like the guests' tables as well but our florists had extra large lanterns she put on either side to frame the table.
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Elizabeth · on May 24, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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I think you could definitely do a slightly toned down version of the last pic you uploaded. Like PP said, you'll want to make sure you can easily get around it. Overall, it should be similar to your other decorations and can be more of a statement but I wouldn't overthink it too much!
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Mrs. Fall Bride · on May 24, 2018 at 12:49 PM
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Personally, I think that's way over the top, and a bit gaudy. Less is more!
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