Etiquette: How to Properly Set Your Table

The most important aspect of any party is the table setting. Whether it is a dinner with close family or a more formal event, start out by placing the plate in the center of the placemat. To the left of the plate is the dinner fork, followed by the salad fork. To the right of the plate, place the knife with sharp edge towards the plate. The soup spoon is placed next to the knife. You can make changes to this guide based on what is being served. Salad and bread plates go to the left of the forks while glassware should be placed above the knife and spoon. Should you be serving soup, place the bowl on top of the plate.

It’s all about the details! Make sure to add unique touches, like a fun napkin or a beautiful dinner plate, to personalize the evening. Bon appétit!

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Be Inspired: Table Numbers

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It's all in the details. Have fun with designing your wedding day or event tablescape with inspired table numbers.

Check-out today's post by The White Library for some great table number finds. Click here to read.

Please Be Seated

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Many couples opt to name their reception tables’ places, songs, or phrases that are meaningful to them instead of numbers. This is a great way to personalize your day and engage your guests in the things that are important to you and your fiancé and your relationship.

However, with table names it is difficult for your guests to navigate the seating arrangement because there is no sequential order, so make sure that if you don't have a planner or coordinator to help direct your guests to their seats that you designate your hostess or hostesses to help facilitate the reception seating.

Happy Planning!

Setting the Table

Brides or party hostesses seeking ideas for setting the table at their wedding or social event, check-out the below eye-candy via Style Me Pretty. For more inspiration check-out their site.


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The Art of the Napkin

When setting the table for a small dinner party with friends or a wedding, you can really add some great style to the table by having fun with your napkins. From the type of fold you use, to adding bold and whimsical napkin rings, or playing with colors and fabrics, your "napkin style" can really add some "Wow!" to your table.

Here are a few "how-to" resources for napkin folds and table settings:
- The International Guild of Professional Butlers
- Napkin Folding Guide
- BBJ Linen

Happy Dining!