Five Easy Steps For Wedding Table Decoration
Most brides are so focused on the wedding ceremony that
once they get to the planning of the reception, they are
exhausted from thinking about decorations . Brides who don't
know how to decorate a wedding table can get easily
frustrated. Most of them end up hiring someone to do the
job, wasting precious budget money that can be used
somewhere else. Learning how to decorate a wedding table
is a snap. Most wedding tables can be completely
decorated in a matter of minutes. Use these tips to get
your wedding tables looking tiptop in no time.
The first thing in knowing how to decorate a wedding table
is that every wedding table should have nice linens as its base
for the decorations . Brides can choose any color of linens. If
the bride does not want to purchase linens, many
caterers and rental companies will let you rent their
linens for a small fee.
Linens for wedding reception table decoration should be cleaned and
professionally pressed. If you can't get them
professionally pressed, then do it yourself. The trick
is to use a can of good old-fashioned starch during the
ironing process. To prevent them from getting too wrinkled
after ironing, simply fold them and hang them like pants
on a hanger.
After placing the linen on the table, move on to the centerpiece decorations.
Every wedding reception table should have some sort of a
centerpiece decoration. The centerpiece can be as simple as a small
pot of flowers. Balloon bouquets also make easy and
beautiful centerpieces. Framed photographs are a great
way to add a personal touch to wedding reception tables as well.
Use photos of the couple with each other and pictures of
them with their guests throughout their lives.
No matter what you choose for the wedding reception table centerpieces, make sure
they coordinate with the rest of your reception decorations.
The most important thing to remember is that guests find
centerpieces that they cannot look over annoying, so
limit tall wedding table decorations to the food tables and other areas.
Next, arrange any table top wedding decoration accessories you might have on the
table. Candles and greenery are wonderful ways to dress
up the table. Another easy idea is to use silver
confetti. This can be sprinkled onto the table for a
sparkling flair. Other personalized accessories such as
napkins, matches, and candies can be placed on the table
at this time as well. If you do not have a favor table,
then place favors on the tables after the accessories.
That way guests will be sure to notice them.
Lighting is important in deciding how to decorate a wedding table. Make sure
there is adequate lighting over the table. If there
isn't, consider moving the table, or adding a bunch of
lit candles to the tables decorations . Strings of lights can
also be added to the ceiling if possible to give the
entire room extra light.
Seating is the last step to the table decorations . A big rule
in learning how to decorate a wedding table, is to make
sure you do not cram too many chairs around one table.
This will cause guests to be uncomfortable. If your
chairs are decent on their own, such as white wooden
folding chairs, then you might want to forgo any chair
decorations. If they are hideous however, spice them up
quickly with a tulle cover and or a tulle bow. Chair
covers can be rented or purchased, but tulle is often
more cost efficient.
About the Author
Whitney Acke is a freelance writer from Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to freelance writing she also enjoys songwriting.