Table Settings

Who knew that table settings can actually set the mood for an entire event? Therefore, if you are getting married, pay close attention to each and every table setting to ensure that the overall impact will be a big “wow!” Textures, colors, patterns and accessories are just a few elements you should consider when setting the tables for your reception.

In order to choose your table settings, you must have some table setting ideas to get you started. Therefore, consider these basic steps to an attractive table setting:

1. Get your style mojo going – The bride and groom should get together to brainstorm in order to find a common style. Do you both share hobbies and athletic pursuits? Do you have favorite colors or seasons? Finding a few common elements will help you determine your style so that you can eventually agree on place settings.

2. Go with a theme for your wedding table settings – Are there a few common colors used throughout the entire festivities? Does the reception have a particular theme like a tropical or Las Vegas style theme? The basic mood of the entire reception will help you with the basic table setting. To get into a bit more depth, incorporate pieces of the theme into the place setting itself. For instance, setting a table with an Asian theme, the placemats could be made of a rattan or bamboo and the napkin rings could be made from bamboo rings.

3. Invoke a mood with a formal table setting – How the napkins are folded, the colors of the plates and the selection of glassware can make or break a proper table setting for a classically elegant type of reception. Therefore, you should consult with your wedding planner or even a book on etiquette to determine the proper table setting. Table setting etiquette can help fill in the blanks of what is right and wrong.

Of course, if you have a renaissance type of theme, you may have a medieval table setting. If that is the case, you definitely need to consult with the history books to determine how a medieval dinner table is set.

Overall, your tastes rule when it comes to table settings. You just have to begin with the seed of an idea and let it grow. Of course, if you need help, be sure to consult with a table setting diagram to determine where the glasses and silverware are positioned. Every bit of help goes a long way in presenting the best table settings.