I visited a Collegues’s blog the other day and just thought this was perfect. You have no idea how many times I am sitting across the table at a tasting and I see the look of sheer confusion in the eyes of my Groom not knowing which fork to pick up. So thanks Lia for this article. I know my clients can use a little etiquette tweeking. You can see Lia’s work at Full Circle Eventi. She is located in Royal Oak, MI 48068 (We’re from Grosse Ile Mi originaly) 248.930.9195 or her at info@FullCircleEventi.com
Of course most of us will never set the table at our receptions, but it’s important to know the difference between the formal and informal place settings for your big day. Your table setting should continue to reflect your wedding theme and formality to ensure a consistent and beautiful day. For any of you DIY brides, here is a little brush up for your team!
Now this is a fairly basic way to set a table. Depending on what part of the world you are in it can vary. Place settings are a great way to personalize your tablescape, even when following the “rules.”
Of course most of us will never set the table at our receptions, but it’s important to know the difference between the formal and informal place settings for your big day. Your table setting should continue to reflect your wedding theme and formality to ensure a consistent and beautiful day. For any of you DIY brides, here is a little brush up for your team!
Now this is a fairly basic way to set a table. Depending on what part of the world you are in it can vary. Place settings are a great way to personalize your tablescape, even when following the “rules.”
Those are the basics, but as I mentioned before, you can get creative in the styling and presentations of each item! Cloth napkins are a must for a few reasons. 1. They look so much more elegant than paper, 2. they are environmentally friendly, and of course 3. they can be folded in many ways to dress up the appearance of the table.
If you have simple plates, one way to jazz it up is with colorful napkins and napkin rings. You could use vintage jewelry to make your napkins look simply elegant. I just love these images I found at Leslie Arna‘s blog site.
Ribbons, twine, broaches, flowers and feathers make great napkin holders, you just need to be resourceful and scavenge for the perfect item! Place mats, chargers, and table runners can also add some drama to your tablescape.
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