How to Set Up Gift Boxes

Gift boxes are ideal for any celebration.

Setting up gift boxes at a gift registry table for a wedding, baby shower or other formal event requires organizational skills and attention to detail. If you set gift boxes haphazardly on a table, it can throw off the look of the entire room. An unorganized gift registry table appears cluttered and chaotic at best. Set gift boxes in a particular style or decorative design to maximize space and use the table as a centerpiece for the room. Station a helper at the table to set each gift box according to one of three style options, all of which are easy to arrange.

Instructions

Size

1. Stack gift boxes according to size. Gift boxes are available in sizes small to extra-large with custom gift boxes featuring unusual shapes and sizes.

2. Put custom and oddly-shaped gift boxes to the side and arrange standard size gift boxes into three groups; each group must contain four to five gift boxes ranging in size from small to large.

3. Stack the gift boxes from the ground up moving from largest to smallest. Each set of boxes will form a kind of pyramid. Depending on how many gift boxes there are, you will end up with four to five pyramids across the gift table.

4. Arrange the custom gift boxes around the pyramids in an artful design.

Color

1. Sort gift boxes by color. Gift boxes are available in a range of patterns and solid colors including blue, green, pink, gray, black, orange, red and white.

2. Arrange gift boxes in groups along a table based on complimentary color combination. For example, pair pink gift boxes with gray gift boxes for a complimentary color scheme.

3. Incorporate the color scheme of the wedding into the forefront of the display.

Patterns

1. Mix and match designs. Gift boxes are available in stripes and patterns as well as prints.

2. Pair stripes and wild patterns for an eye-catching display. Stack four to five gift boxes alternating between patterns.

3. Top each stack of gift boxes with a solid-colored box in a coordinating color. This balances the look of the table and strengthen the effect you’ve created with the gift boxes.

Tips & Warnings

• Add table decorations at the end of the table if you like.

• Don't overcrowd the gift table(s) with too many gift boxes.

References

• Gift Boxes: Gift Box Information
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