About Wedding Table Linens

Wedding table linens are the base for the theme of your wedding reception. They can be fancy, simple, elegant or extravagant. You will build the rest of your wedding design from the base wedding table linen choice. Your choice of linens will be as visible as the bride and groom because of the numerous tables at a wedding that will need covering. Guests will walk past these tables, sit at them and enjoy refreshments on them.

Function

Wedding table linens are the base decor for your wedding theme. Often we do not think about little details like tablecloths and napkins but they are essential to making a wedding the beautiful event it is intended to be. Wedding table linens will cover all the tables present at your wedding reception, including the cake table, guest tables, guest book table and the buffet area if you have one.

Types

You can choose from a variety of types for your wedding table linens. They can be bold, simple, elegant, extravagant, intricate, vintage or frilly. All kinds of colors can be used to make your wedding beautiful. Vintage wedding table linens may be passed down to the bride from a mother or grandmother or they can be found in second hand shops.

Size

The size of table linens may vary by table. A general rule to remember is that the linen should overhang the table edges by no more than eight inches. Anything less will bunch in your guests' laps and anything more can be tripped over and stepped upon. You may also wish to look for different lengths of wedding table linens for a variety of table sizes. Some available shapes are oblong, rectangular, standard, oval and buffet.

Features

A feature you may wish to include on your wedding table linens is a monogram of the wedding party and date. This is a great feature to add to a set of wedding table linens if you are planning on keeping a set as a memento of the occasion. Using a vintage wedding linen can add character to the occasion by blending old traditions with new memories at your wedding. Some other features to look for with wedding table linens are lace edging, elaborate patterns and fanciful designs.

Considerations

For large weddings you may wish to consider renting wedding table linens. Many wedding decorators offer this as a part of their services. They will have an abundance of linens to choose from that will complement your wedding decor. Although you won't get to keep a set of linens or monogram them, this will save money and time. Get a quote up front if you decide to use wedding table linens from a decorating source so that you are not stung with excess fees due to spills, stains or other damage that can occur.