Wedding Reception Head Table Ideas: The Tuscan Head Table
The long, graceful form of the Tuscan Head Table harmonizes perfectly with The Gardens’ lush outdoor spaces, charming architecture, and natural beauty. Inspired by the rustic elegance of Italy’s Tuscany region, the Tuscan head table is a long, rectangular dining table traditionally found in Italian countryside villas. The style emphasizes communal dining, natural materials, and warm, inviting aesthetics. Often crafted from reclaimed wood or richly stained hardwoods, a Tuscan head table typically features simple, timeless lines and enough space to seat the couple, their bridal party, or close family members together. Its origins are deeply rooted in Italian culture, where meals are a central gathering point for connection and celebration.
The Tuscan head table beautifully balances sophistication with intimacy. Unlike the more traditional sweetheart table, the Tuscan style encourages interaction among the wedding party and fosters a feeling of unity and shared joy. Its generous size allows for personalized styling—like garlands of greenery, candles, and antique dinnerware—that enhances the overall theme of the wedding. It also provides a visually stunning focal point in the reception space, making it ideal for toasts, speeches, and candid moments that are both memorable and photogenic.
Conversation flows easily when you choose the Tuscan Head Table for your wedding party in the Wedding Reception Tent. Photo credit: Luke Payne Photography
Enjoy your wedding day with not only your new spouse, but those who came to celebrate with you. Photo credit: Kelly Reeves Photography
The Gardens Cedar Banquet Tables with The Gardens Rustic Refined™ Chairs create a impressive Tuscan Style Head Table. Photo credit: Charise Healy Photography
The stunning focal point of the Tuscan Style Head Table makes it ideal for toasts and speeches. Photo credit: Andrea Dobbs Photography
You can’t help but smile surrounded by your friends and family at the Tuscan Style Head Table. Photo credit: Whitney Anderson Photography
The generous size of the Tuscan Style Head Table creates the perfect design opportunity for a continuous floral installation in the middle of the Wedding Reception Tent. Photo credit: Sarah Joy Photography
The Tuscan Style Head Table is 100% versatile no matter what season you choose to host your wedding in. Photo credit: Ellen Gustafson Photography
Looking to create the look of a wider Tuscan Style Head Table? Consider placing The Gardens Cedar Banquet Tables next to each other. Photo credit: Captured Glory Photography
This wedding party is nothing but smiles and applause. Maybe they are cheering for the Tuscan Style Head Table? Probably not, but that doesn’t diminish that whatever is happening they are having a great time……maybe a little thanks to the table.?.? Photo credit: Always Karlie Photography
Get the best of both worlds. Enjoy the closeness of family and friends at the Tuscan Style Head Table AND provide easy access for the photographer to get good photos of the two of you by not seating anyone directly across from you. Photo credit: Dainty Meadow Photography
The Tuscan Style Head Table pairs perfectly with The Gardens’ lush outdoor spaces, charming architecture, and natural beauty. Photo credit: Nik Linde Photos
The Tuscan Style Head Table encourages a warm, communal atmosphere that feels cozy and celebratory. Photo credit: Nik Linde Photos