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Does it fit with your theme, if you have one? Or is there a reason you suggested doing this but then hesitate?
I think it's fine. I like table names. I'm not doing them (I only have 4 tables!) but would put a fun spin on it for me, personally.
Yes.. it would go with my theme completely. Tiffany blue and a feel of movies form those time periods. (i watch tomany older movies) I only hesitate because my FI's grandparents are very formal and honestly scare me. They have strong and blunt opinions.
I voted yes but meant to vote for the not really. go for it! opps!
I really like this idea and think it will be really cute with your theme.
How about Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall
I love the idea of table names! What a perfect way to inject your theme or interests into your special day!
I bought these table numbers off an etsy seller that prints the photos of the people that you were thinking about and with numbers. They are great and I can't wait for everyone to see them at the reception. I just looked and didn't see her on there but, I will be selling mine after my wedding May 30. I just think that you should do what ever fits you and your FH's personalities!
My only comment is that people are dumb. Usually table numbers are in order somehow so its easy for people to find their table. If you get into names, people will take a lot longer looking for Marilyn, or Doris or Frank!
Just be boring and go with numbers.
I've seen the name thing done before so it's not tacky! I'm actually thinking of using street names from around our home town that people know or grew up on.
I was recently at a wedding and she named her tables after her favourite books...I sat at Wuthering Heights to my great satisfaction! :)
Also...I didn't notice anyone unable to find their way to the Thorn Birds...so if you set it up well, people wont have a problem.
I think you can name your tables whatever you want even if they don't "go" with your theme. Our tables are named after Dharma stations in Lost and we're not getting married on an island 
. It's the only Lost thing we're doing and I'm ok with it not "fitting" our "theme". My main issue is that the wedding represents US and Lost is a big part of us. :)
I LOVE your table names! They sound so classy! :D
That idea sounds like it would be really cute with your theme! Plus, I think table names are fun- something different than just plain numbers. If your FI's grandparents are really the type to say something rude about something so little and unimportant as table numbers, you should probably do whatever you want and just plan to ignore them, regardless. It sounds like they may be that type of couple that you just can't please- and it is your wedding, so you shouldn't have to!
It's not tacky, but it would work out better at a smaller wedding since it will be easy for people to find their tables. If you have a small wedding (like the bee with 4 tables) I think it is a great idea!
I'm doing the same, me and my babe are very international we've been to about 7 countries together and we travel a lot individually and we are interracial.
I am going to name the tables after the countries we went to together and our favorite places we visited, it makes it more personal and a great conversation starter
I think that's a fun idea! I would totally get into sitting at a named table like that :)
Not tacky at all. Why not combine your theme and numbers (to make tables easy to find), like:
Table 1: Cary Grant
Table 2:Doris Day
etc. etc. and on each table sign/place card you could note the number and the name?
My theme is Old Hollywood Glam, so we're doing something similar. Everyone knows I'm a classic movie buff, so I don't think anyone will be surprised!
We're thinking of doing actors and actresses (for a 50s theme, my favorite actress is Natalie Wood!!!!), or classic movie titles, or famous movie couples, or something.
Our DJ, who really is way more than a DJ or MC, he's totally worth his fee as he's pretty much directing the reception, is using that as a way of getting the guests involved and breaking the ice, so it could work out really well for you!! It will be a way, also, for guests to remember that something extra special at yourr wedding!
I voted Def, yes, but I meant Def, yes, do it! So take one away from that category and put one into the Go for it category! Our wedding is vintage themed and we are doing old romantic movies as table names. We are also including numbers. For example, escort cards will read "Table 12~ Gone With the Wind"
We're doing National Parks with the vintage WPA posters (in postcard format), so it will be "Yosemite-Table 8" etc. I think table numbers is a good way to inject your personality without freaking out the grandparents. They'll love it!
We are going on a cruise and then getting married in the Cayman Islands so instead of doing table names we are going to take Pictures of us from the wedidng and use those as the table names.
My MOH's fiance loves Chevy cars, so as a suprise to him I told her to name the tables after different Chevy's
My fiance loves classic cars and muscle cars, so we're finding great pics of them that go well with our wedding colors, and using those pics along with the car name as our table IDs. To limit confusion, we'll have some sort of chart over the place card table so people know where to find "57 Chevy Bel Air" versus "Lamborghini Gallardo". This is really the only aspect of the wedding that represents my fiance, so even though I think it's a little silly, it will make him SO happy!
It's not too tacky. You should still try to include numbers on the escort cards and tables so that people can find their seats easily and there won't be too much bustling around.
I don't think it's too tacky, especially since it is not over the top cheesy. His grandparents might actually like the historical twist?! I would say to make sure the table name is presented in a classy format. I have been to a few weddings were the sign on the table was a bit tacky, but not the name itself.
I think your idea is FANTASTIC. Super cute, super classy with the theme. Some people mentioned that it might be hard or confusing.....seriously, if people can't find a table, they have issues! Just put the actress or actor's name on the card under the picture at each table (along with the name on the seating card at the entrance) and they will find it. I went to a wedding where they did the same thing with city landmarks......even the people from out-of-town figured it out since the names were written under the pictures on each table. It isn't rocket science. And it isn't tacky. It is cute! Plain numbers are boring!!
Table names certainly aren't tacky (depending, of course, on the theme of the names - profanity or professional wrestlers would give me pause). My college roommate named the tables after the categories of guests. For instance, I was at the Boston College table, while her neighbors were at the Jamaica Plains table. It was a good conversation starter between tables because you knew generally how the bride and groom knew the guests. Using movies, etc. would be great too. It might be neat to choose something that goes with the guests sitting at the table, if that's possible
I love the idea of having table names. Our wedding is at country club, with a view of a beautiful golf course. With my FI who loves golf, we decided to do golf course as our table names. They are popular ones, that most people have heard of, and if not it'll be a great conversation starter.
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I was thinking of using names of actors and actresses from the 50's and 60's (grace kelly, doris day, frank sinatra) for table names. maybe more that first or last and not the whole name. I do not know if that sounds tacky or what.
If it is, please give me other ideas too.
Thanks