Decorative Table Setting Ideas

It's extremely important when arranging a table setting at a party or gathering. Choosing a setting out of the ordinary will set the mood for the rest of the evening. The table setting is as important as the meal itself.

Choose An Era

Pick your favorite era, whether that be the Renaissance or the wild west, and create the entire table setting around that era. Build your meal menu around the theme as well.

Asian

Beautiful and elegant pieces that are adorned in Asian symbols and pictures can create a relaxing and meditative atmosphere. Combining different types of Asian symbols or pictures will be interesting and exotic.

Array of Flowers

Choose an assortment of flowers and colors and place them throughout the table. Not just the place settings themselves, but wrap carefully around napkins, place in large bowls with water so the flowers are floating and attache to name cards.

Gold and Silver

A simple, yet polished look to your table includes gold and silver colors. Alternate between gold and silver with the plates, bowels, glasses and silverware.

Geometric Shapes

Find uniquely shaped glasses, plates and bowels in coordinating colors and designs. Patterns that are sharp combined with softer shapes will be eye-catching and vivid.

References

• AllRecipes.com
• HGTV.com
• EmilyPost.com

Resources

• BestSetTables.com
• PartyBox.co.uk
• MarthaStewart.com