Gorgeous wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, and holiday parties that you and your guests will remember will require careful planning. This is especially true if you’re hosting or throwing a formal event. Even the tiniest details matter in formal event planning, from your carefully selected menu to your centerpieces. To ensure you create an event, your guests will remember for years, don’t forget to focus on your table settings. Here are six steps for creating an unforgettable formal table setting.
Choose a Theme
The theme of your event will inform your table setting. If you’re hosting a wedding reception, be sure that the guests’ tables match the overall style of the wedding ceremony. For example, if the wedding ceremony was lighthearted, fun, and simple, don’t overcomplicate your table settings. Remember that in many cases, less is more when it comes to elegance. A few stunning details, such as elegant cutlery rests, can make even the simplest themes feel luxuriously sophisticated.
Opt for Premium Linens
Premium linens, including napkins and table runners, are essential for formal settings. Be sure to pay attention to not only the material but also the length of your tablecloths. When in doubt, linens that reach the floor are best for a formal table setting.
Splurge on Sophisticated Tableware
The material you select for your dinnerware can make or break the overall aesthetic of your table setting. Opt for china, bone china, or high-quality porcelain (a derivative of china) for formal events. If you’ve chosen simple white tableware, consider adding a glistening silver placemat beneath for instant elegance.
Select Stylish Tabletop Lighting
You can’t leave the lighting to chance if you aim to create an unforgettable table setting. You’ll want to view the lighting in the venue well before your event to decide what type of lighting each table needs. A formal table setting nearly always includes candles, but you’ll have to choose the style and size of candles that best complement your place settings and other tabletop decor. Floating votives, candelabras, and candles of various heights surrounded by a gleaming centerpiece are all excellent options for a formal table setting.
Focus on Elegant Floral Arrangements
Beautiful, upscale table settings will always include a floral arrangement. Be selective about the type of flowers and the arrangement size to prevent them from dwarfing your other decor.
Accessorize with Stunning Serving Ware
Splurge on stunning serveware to make your formal table setting unapologetically chic. Glistening cup holders, sparkling cocktail picks, or a dazzling wine bottle holder can add extra glam without cluttering your table.
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