*UPDATED FOR 2021* It’s funny with wedding trends – one minute they’re brand new, and the next it seems like they never went away. Maybe it’s because everything goes in cycles. But I remember how, just a few years ago, sitting in Hyde Park watching Kate Middleton emerge in her wedding dress, myself and fellow blogger Annie of Marry You Me looked at one another and said: “Lace. Lace is going to be huge again.” And so it has been. But while brides have been getting their lace on in every beautiful combination of portrait back and illusion neckline imaginable since, it’s time for tables to have their turn as well. Lace wedding tablecloths and lace runners are a beautiful look, whether you’re trying to add an air of old European romance or a touch of grandmillennial vintage chic. But be warned! This is an unforgiving look for functional tables. Make sure your venue has ones that look good without a tablecloth (or if you love the look, hire one for just the head table). Either that, or opt for lace overlays on solid tablecloths rather than a sheer lace look. Below I’ve gathered some lovely inspiration, as well as some options for purchasing lace wedding table linens on Etsy.
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And while we’re swooning over tables, let’s give a bit of love to chairs too :)
Image sources: 1 & 2- Jose Villa/Lisa Vorce/Flower Wild via Flower Wild; 3- Jeanni Dunagan Photography/Kelly Oshiro/Laura’s Floras via Style Me Pretty; 4- KT Merry Photography/Style Serendipity via Style Me Pretty; 5- Erich McVey Photography/Luxe Event Productions via Style Me Pretty; 6-Sara Boyd Photography/Pure Luxe Bride/Petaloso/Nuage Designs via Hey Wedding Lady; 7- Kristyn Hogan/Cedarwood Weddings via Style Me Pretty; 8-Marilyn Duvall Photography/Query Events/La Tavola via Burnetts Boards; 9- Going Lovely/Nestldown/Williams Party Rentals/Frances Lane/Park Floral Design/Coco Tran via Inspired By This; 10- Megan Dandeles Photography/mStarr event styling + design via Style Me Pretty; 11- Those We Fancy Photography via Style Me Pretty; 12- Caroline Tran Photographer/Kelly Oshiro Design via Style Me Pretty; 13-The Ganeys/Ever After Vintage Weddings via Ruffled; 14- Joanne Markland/Unforgettable Events on SouthBound Bride; 15- Jennifer Fujikawa Photography/Jennifer Fujikawa via Green Wedding Shoes; 16-Tandem Events/B. Schwartz Photography/Ladybird Poppy/Yonder Floral + Decor House via The Perfect Palette; 17- Acres of Hope Photography via Style Me Pretty; 18- KT Merry Photography/Style Serendipity via Style Me Pretty; 19- Melissa Schollaert via Southern Weddings; 20- Stephanie Fay Photography/Victoria Canada Weddings and Events via Style Me Pretty
Love this look? You’ll find some beautiful lace wedding table runners and tablecloths on Etsy. Here are some of my faves. *Links in bold denote affiliate links. The cost to you remains the same, but SBB may receive a commission for any sales made.
Laurel Sequin Lace Tablecloth by Mrs Freund
French Lace Fabric Wedding Aisle Runner by Too Crafts Shop (left) | Romantic Timeless White Lace Floral Table Runner by Global Huntress (right)
Lace Table Runners by Jessmy
White Wedding Lace Tablecloth Overlay by Hand Works 8 (left) | Lace Wedding Cake Table Tablecloth by Mrs Freund (right)
Vintage Lace Runner by Mrs Freund
Lace Chair Sash by Mrs Freund (left) | Lace Chair Caps by Mrs Freund (right)
Lace Chair Sashes by Jessmy