5 Stunning Wedding Napkin Folds

We’re 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.

A black cloth napkin folded on a gold charger plate.
Montenegro Photography

 

A light pink napkin folded to hold a wedding reception menu and decorative greenery.
Nicole Rae Photography

2. THE WRAP AROUND

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

Gray napkins wrapped around gray and silver chargers on a wedding reception table.
Jessica Biancardi Photography

 

A black napkin placed on a black and white charger plate.
J&J Photography

3. THE KNOT

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

A mauve pink knot style wedding napkin fold on a reception table.
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 wedding reception table.
Emily Em Photography

 

White cloth napkins laid on a pink reception table.
Oksana Miro Creative

5. SITTING PRETTY

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

Cream napkins placed on gold beaded charger plates for a wedding reception tablescape.
Emily Em Photography

 

Black, white, and gold color scheme on wedding 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.
Katie Karlberg Photography

 

Cocktail hour green and gold customized paper napkins.
Angelina Rose Photography

 

Customized pet cat-themed cocktail napkins for wedding 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!

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