How to Decorate a Bridal Shower Table With Tulle

White and ivory tulle are attractive colors to decorate bridal shower tables.

Tulle is a lightweight, sheer fabric often used for bridal veils, tutus, wrapping gifts and decorating for bridal showers. It comes in rolls that vary in width from 3 to 54 inches. Tulle is available in a wide range of colors that complement any color scheme at a bridal shower. It is useful in giving a magical, fairy tale appearance to the tables whether they are used for food, seating or to display the bridal shower gifts.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring tape
• Rolls of tulle (12 inches wide)
• Scissors
• T-pins
• Wire cutters
• Silk flowers
• Battery operated white or clear Christmas light strands (optional)
• Pearl garlands (optional)

Instructions

1. Cover the table with a linen or other type of formal-looking tablecloth. Use any color you desire for the tablecloths and tulle, but white or ivory for the tulle and tablecloth gives the tables the look of a traditional wedding gown.

2. Measure the circumference of the table. Triple the measurement to allow for the draping of the tulle around the table.

3. Remove the tulle from the roll and cut it to the tripled measurement of the table.

4. Gather a section of the tulle with your hand and attach it to the top edge of the tablecloth with a T-pin. Attach the T-pin through the tulle gathers, into the tablecloth and out again so that the sharp end points toward the floor.

5. Drape the tulle around the edge of the table so it hangs down approximately 6 inches to form a scalloped look. Do this approximately every 2 feet depending on the size of the table.

6. Gather the tulle again and attach it to the tablecloth with a T-pin. Repeat this method all around the top edge of the table. Once you secure the last drape, cut off any excess tulle.

7. Cut the silk flowers directly behind the flower head, using the wire cutters.

8. Add the silk flowers to the sections of the tulle that are attached to the tables. Use a T-pin to secure the flower with the sharp end of the T-pin extending out the back of the flower to hide it. Insert the T-pin through the silk petals to make this easier. Repeat with the remaining silk flowers.

Tips & Warnings

• Lay the tulle length on a flat surface. Place a strand of battery-operated clear or white Christmas lights down one edge. Wrap the tulle around the light strand. This adds a twinkly look to the bridal shower table. Allow the end with the switch to stick out so that you can turn the lights on right before the bridal shower begins. Take care not to stick the T-pins through the wires.

• Pearl garlands look attractive added to the tulle draping as well.

References

• Tulle Source: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)