How to Decorate a Fruit Table for Weddings
When planning a buffet reception for your wedding, you want to make sure there is something for everyone to eat. You may want to set up different stations offering different kinds of food, including salad, the main course, some fruit and lots of desserts. When putting together the fruit table, you want to make sure they’re visually appealing and look as fresh as the fruit you are serving
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Things You'll Need
- Tablecloth
- Crystal platters
- Fruit
- Ribbon
- Fake fruit
- Spray paint
- Glitter
- Glue
- Flowers
- Light strands
- Candles
- Tulle
Instructions
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Cover the table with a white or ivory pressed tablecloth. Fill crystal platters, bowls and vases with fruit.
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Arrange fruit in serving dishes based on the type. For example, keep citrus fruits together, and place berries on the same platter.
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Add some decorated fake fruit, such as apples, pears and oranges, to the table. Spray the fake fruit white or ivory, then cover it in glue and glitter. Add ribbons to the fruit and place it in a large crystal bowl, several smaller bowls or a hurricane vase.
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Fill in the blank space on the table with flowers. You can use real or fake flowers; if desired, cover the table with rose petals.
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Wrap and drape tulle around the edges of the table. If desired, add a string of lights inside the tulle.
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Set a few unscented candles in crystal holders around the table to add a warm glow.
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Place labels out on the table identifying each type of fruit. You can either print these out on cardstock and fold them in half, or create hand-written labels.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not use scented candles on the fruit table, because the scent may interfere with the natural smell of the fruit.
References
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