Reception Table Colors

Choosing a color scheme for your wedding reception sets the tone for your event. Reception tables can add a pop of bright color to your venue or set a crisp, fresh look with a monochromatic scheme. Convey your reception table colors with linens, centerpieces, napkins and favors.Well-decorated reception tables can enhance the overall look of your reception venue, so take the time to choose a color that reflects your style.

Bright Hues

Brightly colored reception tables add a burst of color to your venue. Make your reception tables stand out by choosing a mix of bright colors. Pair coral and turquoise for a summer wedding with a beach feel. Bright pink linens topped with lime green napkins and green centerpieces set a colorful, preppy tone for your reception tables. Accent rich purple with shades of yellow---you can choose to top the table in yellow favors like chocolate candies dipped in yellow or floral centerpieces like sunflowers. Brightly colored tables set a festive tone for your reception. Choose a bright color combination to get guests in the mood for a celebration.

Classic with a Twist

Classic colors like black, navy blue and chocolate brown might feel like a safe, or even boring, bet for your reception tables. However, you can create modern-looking reception tables by adding a brighter color to these more-muted shades. If you drape your tables in chocolate brown linens, use pale pink flowers as centerpieces to create some contrast. Throw a classic black and white wedding with a twist by adding lime green, fuchsia or deep yellow as an accent color. Drape table runners in one of these bright colors over your black linens, or choose flowers in these colorful shades. You can accent navy blue, which is a more original choice than black, in a similar way---shades of pink or green can accent a navy blue color scheme.

Fresh and Crisp

Create a fresh look for your reception tables by choosing a more neutral color palette. An all-white color scheme is a classic, crisp look for a wedding reception. Drape the tables in white linens, and top them with white floral centerpieces made of roses, orchids or calla lilies. Choose metallic hues for a modern take on the monochromatic table look. Sheer gold table overlays atop white linens is a rich look for wedding reception tables. Top the tables with gold chargers and candelabras. For a winter wedding, consider a silver and white color scheme. Sterling silver vases can accent the white linens atop your reception tables.