The subtleties of the wedding table decoration

From early childhood, every girl dreams of a fairy-tale prince who will become her husband and will love her all her life. And when the prince appears, you need to make sure that the magic does not end. To celebrate a wedding like in a fairy tale, to create a festive mood, to give an event solemnity, you can use different details and subtleties, which we will talk about.

After a couple submits an application to the registry office, they are given time not only to think over the correctness of their choice, but also to organize a wedding celebration. Young people choose wedding dresses, buy rings, make a guest list. There is a lot of work to be done, but these are pleasant little things.

It is necessary to decide where the important event will take place. You can choose a good cafe, or you can spend your holiday at home. Particular attention is paid to the decoration of the table for the newlyweds. Dealing with this issue, it is worth adhering to certain rules:

• The table should be located in the center of the overall composition, because the guests will be watching the bride and groom all evening, saying festive toasts. Think over the layout so that the young are clearly visible from different ends of the hall, usually places for them are chosen at the head of the table.
• When designing a table for the bride and groom, you should take into account the chosen color palette. The decor is best done in bright colors.You can also decorate the table with original flower arrangements, include interesting dishes in the menu and arrange them beautifully.
• The color scheme should emphasize the main tone. It is desirable that it match the outfits of the newlyweds.

• Choose tableware and textiles that match the main theme and decor.
• Particular attention should be paid to the area in front of the bride and groom and the wall behind the young.
• The wedding table should contain elements that are used in the decor of guest tables. It is better to make decorative items smaller in size, because the main role on this day belongs to the central table.
• Backlighting can also be an important decoration element. Use different lighting effects for more dynamism.

When decorating a wedding table, give preference to a color palette that matches a specific theme. The bride and groom choose the color for the celebration, which serves as the basis. These shades are present in the decoration of the hall, the outfits of the newlyweds, floral and decorative compositions. Often, guests are invited to come in outfits that match the "wedding" color.

Guests spend most of their time at the wedding table. A large number of people of different ages, preferences, hobbies usually come to such events. In order for everyone to be fun and interesting, think in advance how to properly seat the guests... Their comfort and mood depends on that.

Here are some tips to help you arrange your guests in a comfortable way:

• Start planning your seating plan ahead of time. Give it enough time to avoid embarrassing misunderstandings at the last moment.
• Arrange tables so that all guests have a good view of the bride and groom throughout the evening.
• At the table where the newlyweds are located, leave places for close relatives and parents.
• If there are elderly people at the wedding, put them near the young people so that they can hear everything well. You should not leave places for such guests next to the musicians, the extra noise will interfere with them.
• Try to alternate between men and women, it will be more convenient to conduct a conversation, especially if people are completely unfamiliar.

• A good option would be to place cards with the names of the invited guests on the tables.
• Put friends, work colleagues, relatives in one place.
• Guests with small children usually sit at the same table. For older children, you can put a free-standing table. A box of pencils and paper will keep the kids busy while their parents are having fun.

Avoid placing the play area next to the musicians. Also, it should not interfere with the free movement of other guests. At the same time, parents should be able to make constant eye contact with their children.

The main point in preparing for the wedding is the decoration of the festive table. On this day, you can delight yourself with the most delicious food. Usually they choose a large number of all kinds of dishes, taking into account the tastes and preferences of the newlyweds.

The variety of hot and cold dishes, unusual snacks should also please the guests. The bride and groom should try to design the menu so that everyone is satisfied and satisfied. Do not forget that both elderly people and children will come to the wedding. For such guests, special meals should be chosen. Please note that some of their guests may be vegetarian, so there should be a sufficient number of meat-free dishes on the table.

The sweet is usually served at the end of the celebration. This final point must be approached with great care. Usually a luxurious wedding cake is made to order. Other delicacies are served in pretty bowls or other exquisite dishes.

Fruit is also a must on the festive table. Their selection will be especially successful in shades corresponding to the "wedding" color. You can add bright ribbons to fruit baskets, or you can arrange them beautifully on plates. In doing so, pieces of fruit can be cut into the shape of hearts, stars and other shapes.

Beautiful textiles are often used to decorate the wedding table. You can decorate with a cloth not only a table, but also chairs, as well as other elements. Give preference to delicate transparent fabrics of pastel colors, such as organza, chiffon, nylon. You can decorate individual interior details. The combination of various fabrics is permissible.

You can lay a lace tablecloth on the bridal table. A plain opaque fabric should be placed under the openwork or transparent canvas so that the legs of those sitting at the table are not visible. The dishes can be decorated with airy tulle.

Add a touch of mystery to the holiday atmosphere by placing candles in different colors, sizes and designs on the tables. You can use them as decor, or you can light them at a certain time, for example, when the wedding cake will be brought out.

When decorating a festive table with flowers, you can give preference to both live and artificial flowers. Floral arrangements will successfully complement the overall style of the event. You can put a large beautiful bouquet with fresh flowers in the center of the main table. Small bouquets of the same color can be placed on the guest tables.

Competent table setting for a wedding celebration is an important point. A beautiful tablecloth is placed on the table. You can choose both a classic white canvas and a fabric that matches the style and color of the event theme.

When arranging the dishes, certain rules are taken into account. Two plates are placed on the table for each guest. Place a smaller plate for appetizers on the main course plate. On top are beautiful cloth napkins, often decorated with interesting decor.

Cutlery is placed in a certain way. On the left side of the plate is a place for a fork, on the right is a place for a spoon and knives. Also, on the right side, the devices are laid out in a specific order. Appliances that are used last are put first. A knife is placed next to the plate, which is used for the main dishes. Then the soup spoon is placed. The last place is taken by a snack knife.

It is equally important to arrange the glasses correctly. Wine glasses, glasses for champagne, for wine and glasses for vodka are used for special events. It is worth noting that there are differences between white and red wine glasses. For white wine, glasses are chosen slightly smaller in volume. Glasses are placed at a distance of one centimeter from each other, in front of the plates.

The flower arrangement will be the finishing touch to the decoration of the room. It is advisable to select plants for the decor of the wedding table. Bouquets should not be too bulky, otherwise they will interfere with the communication of guests.

For voluminous flower arrangements, freestanding large flowerpots are suitable.On long tables, it is better to arrange a composition of several shallow vases with plants. You can complement the decoration with candles and fruits. You can also place graceful candelabra on the tables.

By setting the table with your own hands, you can show all your imagination so that the result will make an indelible impression on the newlyweds and guests. The general mood of those present depends on how beautifully and successfully the table is set.

Often at weddings, buffet tables with snacks are installed. Sandwiches with skewers, canapes, meat and fruit cuts are appropriate here. These snacks can also be made at home.

Don't forget about balloons. Choose colors that match the design and arrange the balls behind the backs of the newlyweds in the form of an arch or other arrangement. You can also place balloons on the floor in front of the bride and groom's table.

Pay attention to the wall decoration behind the newlyweds, because all the guests' attention will be drawn to them. You can use transparent fabrics hanging down freely, or you can tie them with beautiful lace ribbons, pin them with pins with rhinestones, tie them with bows. So you can arrange not only a place at the table of the newlyweds, but the whole room.

When decorating a room and decorating a wedding table, you can face some difficulties. To prevent this from happening, it is important to avoid some mistakes:

• do not use strong-smelling plants and scented candles;
• the color scheme of the room should not "argue" with the outfit of the newlyweds;
• do not use high decor to decorate the table, because guests should see each other;
• do not decorate the room with flowers and fruits earlier than a day before the event, otherwise the fruits will lose their fresh appearance and the flowers will fade;
• for small tables, single decorations are more suitable; for long tables, it is better to use several compositions;
• stop the choice on cloth napkins (paper ones will look cheap);
• decorate the buffet table without excessive brightness, in calm colors.

Products from the buffet table can also be used on the 2nd day after the banquet, because often after such events there are many products left. If you are celebrating a wedding in a cafe, the staff offer to take the leftover meals with you, and in this case it is very useful. The next day, guests may come to you again, and you can treat them.

Wedding anniversaries are also often celebrated on a grand scale. Many guests are invited to the first anniversary. It's called a gingham wedding. The name is due to the fact that in the first year after the wedding, the young are still "rubbing in" to each other, and the relationship is not yet very strong, like chintz. On this day, it is customary to give bed linen, scarves, pillows.

When choosing a wedding theme, you can listen to the advice of designers and stylists, find out the fashion trends of the upcoming season. So you can decide on a color and complement it with suitable shades. Today, the following colors are more commonly used for weddings:

• Red;
• Marsala;
• light pink;
• rich green;
• gray-blue shades;
• "coffee with milk";
• yellow and its combination with burgundy.

A celebration decorated in a delicate lilac-white color scheme will look organic. This will add mystery, lightness and grace to the event. The decoration of the room in golden color looks spectacular and unusual.

For adherents of the classics, the best options are beige, milky, pale pink shades. Dynamic natures can choose outfits in a refreshing and "spring" light green color.

When choosing a color scheme, consider what time of year the celebration is held. For a winter event, cool and saturated colors are suitable.It can be a combination of white with blue, gray or gold, the use of a purple hue and the color of Marsala.

In the warm season, the best choice will be shades of green, blue, pink. The combination of blue and yellow will remind you of the endless clear sky and the bright sun. When choosing white with blue, you can get a romantic sea look.

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