Sweetheart Tables: The Most Photographed Spot at Your Wedding

If the ceremony is where you say “I do,” the sweetheart table is where the magic continues.

It’s where you sit as newlyweds…
where guests look throughout the night…
and where some of your most emotional, timeless photos are framed.

For NJ couples wanting that high-end, magazine-worthy wedding look, the sweetheart table is one of the most important décor elements — and one of the easiest ways to elevate your reception.

At Blooms by Lily, we create luxury sweetheart table designs across North Jersey + NYC, customized to your palette, flowers, venue, and aesthetic.

Sweetheart table runner luxury high end dream sweetheart table set up in NJ wedding venue Valley Regency in Cedar Grove Montclair NJ wedding
Wedding or event table decorated with white roses, baby’s breath, and greenery, with candles and wine glasses.

Full Floral Meadow Look

Lush flowers across the floor, crawling upward like a garden blooming around you.
Perfect for ballroom weddings + luxury venues.

candle heavy - romantic glow

Floating candles, taper stands, and mirrored bases create a warm, golden ambience.

Elegant wedding or event table decorated with white flowers, candles, and floral arrangements against a concrete backdrop with curtains.
Elegant event stage decorated with large white cherry blossom trees, gold accents, candles, and a white vintage sofa, with a monogrammed initial on the floor.

The GRand luxe sweetheart table

For the couple who wants an unforgettable editorial moment, the Grand Luxe setup is the showstopper.
This look incorporates:

✨ A full floral stage
✨ Floor-to-ceiling arrangements
✨ Professional stage lighting
✨ Candle clusters + reflective elements
✨ A statement backdrop (flower wall, shimmer wall, floral arch, or custom structure)

DRAPING AND PRO LIGHTING

Professional draping and intentional lighting.

photo credit : @raining_roses_production

Wedding altar decorated with white roses, baby's breath, draped white and blue fabrics, crystal chandelier, and candles.
Happy bride and groom sitting at their wedding reception, smiling and laughing, with floral arrangements and candles on the table behind them.

Sweetheart Table + Flower Wall Combo

Creates an instant picture ready backdrop, add a sign and make it complete, guarantees stunning photos.

💕 Sweetheart Table Design Tips

✔ Choose colors based on your bridal bouquets

It keeps everything cohesive.

✔ Add height + layers

Mix tall candles with floral accents and low runners.

✔ Don’t forget the backdrop

Even a simple flower wall transforms the space.

✔ Keep the table itself clean

You want romantic décor, not clutter.

✔ Light matters more than you think

Candles = instant luxury.

💕 Thinking About Your Sweetheart Table? Here’s My Honest Advice.

If there is one place to put intentional décor in your wedding… choose the sweetheart table.

It’s the one detail that pays you back in:

  • photos

  • ambience

  • guest reactions

  • emotional moments

  • overall elegance

If you want a sweetheart table that feels personal, romantic, and completely you, I’d love to help bring it to life.

Just share your colors, venue, and date and we’ll create something unforgettable.

Xo,

Lily

Our decor packages

Sweetheart Table + Flower Wall Combo