Setting a Beautiful Table for Your Wedding Day

Setting a Beautiful Table for Your Wedding Day

Hosting a wedding meal at home or in a rented venue takes careful planning. From dinnerware to centrepieces, a few thoughtful choices make the table feel considered and calm, even in a compact dining space.

Let the table setting carry your theme

A well-dressed table does much of the work in setting a wedding mood. Pair simple dinnerware with glassware that catches the light, then let table linen in your chosen colours tie the look together.

IKEA's UPPLAGA side plate works well as part of a mixed table setting, while the STORHET champagne coupe adds a touch of occasion to each place. Round things off with the SEDLIG 24-piece cutlery set for a complete look, and a PÅDRAG vase down the centre of the table to fill any gaps with colour.

Let the table setting carry your themeLet the table setting carry your theme
UPPLAGA side plate, white, 22 cmUPPLAGA side plate, white, 22 cmSTORHET champagne coupe, clear glass, 30 clSTORHET champagne coupe, clear glass, 30 clSEDLIG 24-piece cutlery set, stainless steelSEDLIG 24-piece cutlery set, stainless steelPÅDRAG vase, clear glass, 17 cmPÅDRAG vase, clear glass, 17 cmDAIDAI plant pot, brass-colour, 9 cmDAIDAI plant pot, brass-colour, 9 cmDAIDAI plant pot, brass-colour, 12 cmDAIDAI plant pot, brass-colour, 12 cm

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Dishes and drinkware for a relaxed celebration

Serving food and drink at a home wedding is easier with the right pieces to hand. A cake stand or serving tray lifts the presentation without adding extra fuss to the day, and good glassware makes even a simple toast feel special.

IKEA's ARV BRÖLLOP serving stand with lid suits cakes or sweet treats, while the FULLSPÄCKAD serving tray helps carry everything to the table in one go. For drinks, the DYRGRIP champagne glass and DYRGRIP glass cover most needs, and a STOCKHOLM 2025 carafe keeps water or juice within easy reach throughout the meal.

ARV BRÖLLOP serving stand with lid, clear glass, 29 cmARV BRÖLLOP serving stand with lid, clear glass, 29 cmTILLAGD 24-piece cutlery set, brass-colourTILLAGD 24-piece cutlery set, brass-colourDYRGRIP champagne glass, clear glass, 25 clDYRGRIP champagne glass, clear glass, 25 clSTORHET champagne coupe, clear glass, 30 clSTORHET champagne coupe, clear glass, 30 clDYRGRIP glass, clear glass, 36 clDYRGRIP glass, clear glass, 36 clFULLSPÄCKAD serving tray, bamboo/black, 28x20 cmFULLSPÄCKAD serving tray, bamboo/black, 28x20 cm

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A centrepiece that reflects your style

The middle of the table is where personality can really show, whatever the scale of your celebration. Candles and small vessels are an easy way to build something that feels personal without taking over the space.

IKEA's BORRBY lantern for block candle pairs naturally with a FENOMEN unscented block candle for steady, gentle light through the evening. Scatter FENOMEN unscented floating candles in a BERÄKNA bowl for a softer look, or group a few FINSMAK tealight holders along the table for warmth without too much height.

BORRBY lantern for block candle, in/outdoor white, 28 cmBORRBY lantern for block candle, in/outdoor white, 28 cmFENOMEN unscented block candle, set of 5, naturalFENOMEN unscented block candle, set of 5, naturalBEGÄRLIG vase, clear glass, 29 cmBEGÄRLIG vase, clear glass, 29 cmFENOMEN unscented floating candle, natural, 4 hr 24 pack, 24 packFENOMEN unscented floating candle, natural, 4 hr 24 pack, 24 packBERÄKNA bowl, clear glass, 26 cmBERÄKNA bowl, clear glass, 26 cmJUBLA unscented chandelier candle, white, 19 cm 6 hr, 20 packJUBLA unscented chandelier candle, white, 19 cm 6 hr, 20 pack

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Flowers and greenery you can prepare early

Fresh flowers are lovely but can add pressure in the final weeks before a wedding. Artificial flowers and greenery let you get ahead, with arrangements made well in advance and kept exactly as planned until the big day.

IKEA's SMYCKA artificial leaf is a useful base for building up fuller displays, and works alongside a PÅDRAG vase for a simple, natural-looking arrangement. A FINSMAK tealight holder nearby adds a little extra glow. Once finished, these pieces make thoughtful keepsakes for guests or can be reused for birthdays and anniversaries at home.

Flowers and greenery you can prepare early
PÅDRAG vase, clear glass, 17 cmPÅDRAG vase, clear glass, 17 cmFINSMAK tealight holder, clear glass, 3.5 cmFINSMAK tealight holder, clear glass, 3.5 cmSMYCKA artificial leaf, eucalyptus/green, 65 cmSMYCKA artificial leaf, eucalyptus/green, 65 cmCYLINDER vase, set of 3, clear glassCYLINDER vase, set of 3, clear glassSOARÉ place mat, water hyacinth, 37 cmSOARÉ place mat, water hyacinth, 37 cm

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Dressing the aisle with lasting colour

Whether the ceremony happens indoors or out, a run of flowers along the aisle sets the tone before guests even reach the table. Artificial arrangements hold their colour and shape regardless of the weather, which suits both quiet garden spaces and busier venues.

Combine SMYCKA artificial flowers with SMYCKA artificial leaf for a fuller display, then present them in a CYLINDER vase or BERÄKNA vase for a clean, tidy finish. The POMP vase/lantern offers a nice alternative where you want something a little more sculptural near the entrance or altar.

SMYCKA artificial leaf, eucalyptus/green, 65 cmSMYCKA artificial leaf, eucalyptus/green, 65 cmSMYCKA artificial flower, in/outdoor/Dahlia white, 30 cmSMYCKA artificial flower, in/outdoor/Dahlia white, 30 cmPÅDRAG vase, clear glass, 17 cmPÅDRAG vase, clear glass, 17 cmCYLINDER vase, set of 3, clear glassCYLINDER vase, set of 3, clear glassBERÄKNA vase, clear glass, 30 cmBERÄKNA vase, clear glass, 30 cmPOMP vase/lantern, clear glass, 18 cmPOMP vase/lantern, clear glass, 18 cm

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Maltashopper brings these IKEA pieces to homes across Malta and Gozo, making it easier to put together a table setting that suits your own wedding plans.

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