Aaron Delesie
A long, classic reception reception table with white table linens, gold-and-white dinnerware, and dark wooden chairs.
Planning & Budget
18 Long, Banquet-Style Wedding Tables
Published on September 15, 2015
Set the table for your closest family and friends by creating an intimate reception space using long, banquet-style seating.
Aside from the ceremony, the second most important part of the wedding is the reception meal — where for one special night, all of your friends, family, and loved ones will sit together in your honor, making it a truly magical night of re-visiting cherished memories and creating new ones. For those hosting a large wedding, there's no easier way to make your celebration feel warm and intimate than with long, banquet-style reception tables. Not only are they beautiful and romantic, but they're perfect for facilitating conversation among your guests. Plus, they're easily customizable, serving as blank canvases and giving you a myriad of style possibilities to suit you and your groom's tastes for a night in good company.
Whether you're hosting backyard nuptials or a classic ballroom ceremony, a long reception table can make your guests feel right at home. Rustic wooden tables are perfect for family-style seating, where guests can pass along various dishes and choose their own portions and plates. Add a dash of whimsy with lush greenery garlands or floral centerpieces that adorn the length of the table, dotted with mismatched plates and silverware for a garden party vibe. If you're hosting a more elegant bash, drape your tables with neutral colors like ivory or slate for a clean, airy look and pair with gilded accents and dark wooden chairs. For lighting, consider using hanging café lights to brighten up the night's toasts or opt for romantic candelabras to create a truly magical setting.
With any of these long reception table ideas, your guests will feel like a special part of your big-day celebration. Click through our slideshow to see how you can design your own!
PHOTO: A long, romantic reception table adorned with a gray linens, a lush greenery table runner, and lined with classic black chairs.
Lane Dittoe
A long, romantic reception table with floral centerpieces, crisp-white dinnerware, and rustic cross-back chairs.
Emm and Clau
A U-shaped reception table lined with wildflower centerpieces, gold-accented dinnerware, and white Chiavari chairs.
Pat Furey
A long, rustic reception table decorated with colorful flower arrangements, mismatched candles, and eclectic dinnerware.
Paige Jones
A long, romantic reception table decorated with floral garlands and airy, gray table linens.
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Matt Edge
A long, backyard reception table decorated with floral centerpieces, twinkling chandeliers, and lined with cross-back chairs.
Louisa Bailey
A winding, barnyard reception table decorated with lush greenery centerpieces, multicolored candles, and nestled under hanging café lights.
Jessica Loren
A crisp, winding reception table decorated with arrangements of baby's breath and vintage dinnerware, and lined with dark, fold-back wooden chairs.
Hugh Forte
A long, airy reception table with a clean, white tablescape, and lined with wooden fold-back chairs.
Anna Jaye Photography
A long, picnic-style reception table decorated with colorful flower arrangements and lined with casual wooden benches.
Apyrl Ann Photography
A long, elegant reception table adorned with a lush greenery garland, hanging floral chandeliers, and lined with elegant, gold Chiavari chairs.
Carlie Statsky
A long, elegant reception table decorated with crisp dinnerware, a wispy greenery table runner, and lined with dark wooden chairs.
Gaby Jeter
A long, earthy reception table decorate with a greenery table runner, gilded candlesticks, and lined with classic fold-back chairs.
Gina Meola
A long, seaside reception table decorated with ombré chair sashes, bright floral arrangements, and lined with Chiavari chairs.
Mallory Plus Justin
A long, modern reception table decorated with crisp white floral centerpieces, rustic mismatched candles, and hanging edison bulbs.
Rylee Hitchner
A long, tropical reception table with airy table linens, floral centerpieces, and lined with wooden cross-back chairs.
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