5 Stunning Wedding Napkin Folds

We are all about Pinterest-worthy wedding decor. When designing your reception space, the tables are usually the main focus. There are so many elements that go into an amazing tablescape, but we feel the most impactful is the napkin. Beautifully folded napkins are a small detail that can pack a big punch. There are endless wedding napkin folds to choose from, so to help you out, we’ve chosen our top five.

1. THE TUCK

Tuck your wedding menu, thank you notes, greenery, or florals in this lovely fold.

Elegant napkin fold at a wedding reception at a Massachusetts wedding venue, adding a sophisticated touch to the tablescape décor.
Montenegro Photography

 

Soft pink napkin elegantly folded at a wedding reception, adding a delicate touch to the tablescape at a Massachusetts wedding venue.
Nicole Rae Photography

2. THE WRAP AROUND

Wrap the napkin around a classic charger plate to create a romantic look.

Elegant napkin folds on a reception table in The Tent at The Villa in East Bridgewater, MA, enhancing the wedding décor with a sophisticated touch.
Jessica Biancardi Photography

 

Elegant napkin folds on a reception table in The Tent at The Villa in East Bridgewater, MA, enhancing the wedding décor with a sophisticated touch.
J&J Photography

3. THE KNOT

Utilize a napkin ring or tie the napkin in a knot to create a beautiful bow.

Knot style wedding napkin fold on a reception table at The Tent at The Villa in East Bridgewater, MA, adding a chic and unique touch to the wedding décor.
Cedar Kai Photography

 

Bow Napkin Fold for Wedding
Kearsten Taylor Photography

4. DRAMATIC HANG

Our go-to fold style! Dramatically hang napkins over the edge of your tables. This “hang” adds a pop of color throughout your reception space.

Simple green napkin folds on a reception table at The Lakehouse in Halifax, Massachusetts, adding a fresh and sophisticated touch to the wedding décor.
Emily Em Photography

 

Elegant napkin folds on a reception table at a Sharon, Massachusetts wedding venue named Saphire Estate.
Oksana Miro Creative

5. SITTING PRETTY

Fold napkins to a size small enough for them to sit on your charger plate.

Elegant napkin inspiration at wedding venue in Sharon, Massachusetts, Saphire Estate.
Emily Em Photography

 

Tent wedding at The Villa in East, Bridgewater with black, white, and gold color scheme on the reception tables.
Leighann Kuenn Photography

 

BONUS TIP: PERSONALIZED COCKTAIL NAPKINS

While talking all about napkins, we couldn’t miss mentioning the custom cocktail napkin trend! Although this isn’t a napkin fold, it’s another fun way to add personality to your napkins at cocktail hour or to enhance a treat table.

Customized cocktail napkins featuring fun facts about the couple, adding a personal and unique touch to the wedding reception décor.
Katie Karlberg Photography

 

Cocktail hour wedding napkin inspiration, green and gold customized paper napkins for your wedding.
Angelina Rose Photography

 

Customized pet-themed cocktail napkins for your wedding's cocktail hour.
Melissa Ortendahl Photography

 

Which napkin fold will be featured on your wedding day? Tag us on Instagram in photos of your fabulous napkin folds!

Start Planning Now

  • MM slash DD slash YYYY