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River names for tables

Rivers are a simple and elegant theme: they sound good, are easy to remember and allow a link to the couple’s homeland. This list runs through the country from the Minho to the Guadiana.

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Updated on October 29, 2026

16 names for your tables

  1. Table 1: Douro
  2. Table 2: Tejo
  3. Table 3: Minho
  4. Table 4: Mondego
  5. Table 5: Guadiana
  6. Table 6: Sado
  7. Table 7: Vouga
  8. Table 8: Lima
  9. Table 9: Cávado
  10. Table 10: Ave
  11. Table 11: Tâmega
  12. Table 12: Zêzere
  13. Table 13: Côa
  14. Table 14: Paiva
  15. Table 15: Sabor
  16. Table 16: Tua

How to use these names

  • Link to the venue

    Give the head table the river closest to the wedding venue or to the couple’s home town.

  • From north to south

    Arrange the tables from north to south, so guests look for their river as if travelling.

  • A fact per table

    Write a line about the river on each table’s card, such as where it rises or the city it flows through.

Frequently asked questions

Are they all Portuguese rivers?

Yes, the names are of rivers that flow through Portuguese territory, some of which also run through Spain.

Can I use rivers from other countries?

You can change the names in the editor. It can be interesting to match the guests’ countries of origin.

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The wizard creates the tables with these names already.

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