Tablecloth Ideas for Beach Wedding Receptions

White tablecloths create a tropical beach tone for your wedding.

If you are having your wedding reception at the beach, you will want to select tablecloth linens that complement your seaside theme. Since so many tablecloth options are available to choose from, it is best to set a budget for how much money you wish to spend on table linens. It is also essential for you to know what you want your wedding reception color scheme to be, so that your linens match accordingly.

Materials

You can layer a variety of tablecloth materials to give them multiple dimensions. The tablecloths are set in such a way that you can see the various layers, which gives your tables a fuller look. Tablecloth fabric options for a beach wedding reception include cotton, chiffon, lace, mesh and silk. The way to incorporate different materials is to set a plain cotton tablecloth on the bottom as the base, and put a chiffon tablecloth on top of it. Complete the set with a lace tablecloth over the chiffon. A multi-tone table linen design makes the tables stand out for pictures.

All-White

Many beach brides choose to keep their tables all white for a tropical beach feel, while incorporating a color -- such as orange or blue -- into the decorations that are set atop the linens. With all-white tablecloths you can use any color for your flowers, centerpieces, candles, party favors, napkins and other reception decor.

Bursts of Color

For the beach bride who wants to incorporate colors into her tablecloth linens, there are many options to choose from. If your color scheme is white and blue, you can do a combination of fabrics and colors for your tablecloths, such as a white cotton tablecloth base, topped by a blue sheer fabric. Or, you can use a heavy blue fabric for the bottom tablecloth and put the white on top. Layering two or three colors of tablecloths can give your reception area a festive feel.

Shapes

You will need to find tablecloths that fit the shape of your table. If you have round tables for your reception, you can throw a round tablecloth on top and tie the skirt portion of the tablecloth with a ribbon, bouquet of flowers or a bow to create a mermaid or a seashell effect that flares out. For square or rectangular tables, cover the table with a white tablecloth base and create drapes over it with a colored tablecloth on top.

References

• Wedding Table Linens: Wedding Tips
• The Knot: Beach Weddings