DIY wedding table decoration

The main focus of any wedding hall is always a table for the newlyweds. He attracts the eyes of guests, lenses of photo and video cameras, it is he who is allocated the central place and the main decorations at the wedding banquet. The choice of the decoration of the festive table for the bride and groom is the most important element of the decor of the entire room.

However, there are certain rules for decorating a wedding table for newlyweds., breaking which you can turn the decoration of the banquet hall into something lurid and tasteless. Therefore, many couples try to invite professional designers for interior decoration or give the reins of government in this matter to the mercy of the employees of the institution in which the celebration is planned.

But if you are confident in your own sense of proportion, rely on your own taste, or certainly want to try yourself as a decorator, then it is quite possible to decorate the wedding table with your own hands. We bring to your attention the main nuances that will help you build a further plan for the decor of the wedding table and awaken your imagination.

Decorating tables at any event should fit into the overall concept of the celebration. Therefore, the table for the newlyweds will necessarily be in harmony with the style direction of the entire interior.

The interior is matched to the theme of the wedding, taking into account the tastes and wishes of the newlyweds, and can be both classic and extravagant. The central place for young people is designed in the same style.

The standard decorations for the festive table are:

• flowers - fresh bouquets or artificial compositions;
• fabrics - tablecloths, draperies, ribbons, bows;
• decor items - balloons, candles, decorative napkins;
• lighting suitable for the style of the wedding celebration.

The wedding table should be the central point of view of the entire room. However, the word "central" in this case is conditional, since literally the table in the center of the hall will look unprofitable. It will be uncomfortable for newlyweds to accept congratulations, and guests will be looking at the backs of the newlyweds.

If the wedding is planned in the style of a fun party, a buffet table for guests will be enough, however, for the newlyweds, you still need to make a small separate table and highlight it with special decorations.

For a modest wedding at home, designed for a small number of guests, one common table is suitable, at which there will be a place for the newlyweds at the end. It needs to be highlighted, albeit simple, but beautiful. The main thing here is not to overload the table with unnecessary items that will only interfere with everyone.

The decor of the main table should be in harmony with the colors and style of the rest of the tables, but stand out among them with brighter or lush decorations. Decorative decorations can be present not only on the table top, but also next to the table, on the front side and on the sides.

Wedding flowers are a special decoration that symbolizes beauty, youth, blooming life. For table decor, the best option would be medium-sized buds on short-cut stems. Matching the tone and composition, they will fill the atmosphere with celebration and grace.

In the background, against the wall or from the front of the table, on the floor, you can arrange voluminous vases with ready-made compositions of large and tall flowers or put flowers presented by guests in these vases when the bride and groom arrive at the banquet hall.

Garlands and paths of flowers along the outer edge of the table and the falling tablecloth look no less festive. To do this, a porous sponge moistened with water is fixed on the surface, in which holes are made. Flowers are inserted into these holes according to a pre-planned pattern.

A similar decor can be used to decorate the background behind the backs of the newlyweds. In this case, the sponge is attached to a strong wire or any bendable material. The blank is installed on the wall in the form of an arch, wedding rings, a heart or any other beautiful symbol. In the same way, short-cut flower stems are inserted into the holes of the sponge.

Wicker baskets with flowers look exquisite at the table, but there should not be too many of them. It is desirable that the baskets are symmetrically positioned and of the same size and shape.

To prevent the wedding table from becoming a ridiculous spot in the midst of an alien environment, it is necessary to take into account the overall design of the interior. So, for the main place of the newlyweds, the same tones and decorations are chosen as for the rest of the tables, tablecloths, curtains. The only difference is that the newlyweds' table will be more magnificent and brighter.

Traditionally, a wedding celebration is arranged in two styles - classic and provence.

• Classic. The austerity of the style will give the event a particularly solemn touch, emphasize the sophistication of the bride's attire and the respectability of the groom's suit. A table in this style can be decorated with deep noble colors in combination with an abundance of white. A snow-white tablecloth on a protruding bottom purple or dark blue, burgundy or chocolate fabric will look gorgeous. Sophisticated drapery and heavy fabrics for bottom tablecloths are encouraged. Crystal, candelabra, cutlery and chairs must match the luxurious setting. Floral decorations are matched to the color scheme of the tablecloth. But with the rest of the decorations you need to be more careful - the royal table in the classic style will not tolerate vulgar excesses.

• Provence. The general name for all weddings in pastel colors. The main color of the style is lilac shades of lavender, however, they can be successfully replaced by blue, pink, light green colors. On the table there are draperies of airy fabrics, an abundance of small bouquets of delicate flowers, bows, ruffles. The background is decorated with a flower arch, balls, large bows and light ribbons made of organza or nylon. The table setting is dominated by porcelain of light pearlescent shades. The decor in pastel shades is especially suitable for very young couples or convinced romantics.

Any festive table starts with a tablecloth. A place for eating should first of all create an aesthetic atmosphere. For decoration, special techniques are used to emphasize the belonging of the place for the newlyweds.

An exquisite option is two tablecloths, different in texture and color.

• Bottom tablecloth made of dense fabric of deep or intense shades. It can be made of heavy satin, velvet, silk.
• The upper, which does not completely cover the lower one, is made of organza or lace.

In creating a spectacular drapery, you should use your imagination, and the rest is a matter of technology. A strong thick thread is sewn along the edges of the tablecloth to the center and pulled together in any convenient way. The folds are formed and secured at the desired level.

Lush bows look beautiful on the front edge of the table. For a special accent, they should be attached to the snow-white upper tablecloth, and the fabric for the bows should be selected to match the lower tablecloth.

Voluminous flounces created with drapery can fall elegantly to the floor, like the hem of a wedding dress. Such a wave of fabric serves as a decoration in itself. But you can define a place on it for flower arrangements or decorative elements - figurines, symbolic gift boxes, a decorative fountain.

When decorating a wedding table, every detail of the decor should be in its place, in harmony with the general theme of the wedding, and serving with cutlery is no exception.

The general rules for dishes on the festive table are as follows:

• cutlery must be extremely clean and polished to a shine;
• a stand plate is placed at a distance of 2 cm from the edge of the table;
• the fork should lie to the left of the plate with the cloves up, and the knife should lie on the right, with the pointed edge towards the plate;
• the spoon is located next to the knife, slightly to the right;
• glasses are placed slightly to the right of the plate, their number depends on the intended drinks, but the standard number is 3 - for champagne, wine and soft drinks;
• glasses for strong drinks are displayed next to the glasses.

The platter is an essential serving utensil. First, it serves to complete the decoration. Secondly, it keeps the space on the tablecloth clean, and also serves as a stand for deep plates with hot dishes. Before the start of the meal, the base plates can be beautifully decorated with napkins with additional decorative elements: twigs, bows, rings.

For champagne, there are two types of glasses - a narrow one with a thin stem and a wide one in the form of a bowl. At a wedding celebration, tall narrow glasses for guests are desirable, but the newlyweds can have any. And it is even better that they are decorated in an original way. For example, ribbons or cases.

The salt shaker, pepper shaker and bread basket are displayed at regular intervals on the table for guests, next to freshly cut vegetables. If a separate rectangular table is supposed for the bride and groom, then a salt shaker, a basket of bread and vegetable slices are placed in duplicate on both sides of the table. For a round wedding table, one copy is enough.

The tea set is brought out closer to the end of the celebration, when 2/3 of the event program has already passed and it is time to bring out the wedding cake. The service must be the same, even if there are more guests than items in the set. As a rule, in restaurants this problem does not exist, but for a home wedding it is better to take care of buying the same sets in advance.

The stated rules and recommendations, of course, are not a panacea, and force majeure can happen at every wedding. You should not be very upset about this, but you can still avoid many mistakes.

• Avoid tall items on the table, be it bottles, vases, or flowers. Newlyweds should be in all their glory in public.
• For round tables, it is better to limit yourself to one decoration, while rectangular tables require symmetrical decorations around the edges.
• Table napkins, which will initially serve as a decoration for the table and plate, should preferably be of large size fabric. When the newlyweds and guests are seated at the tables, napkins can be put on their knees so as not to accidentally stain the festive outfit.
• Strongly smelling flowers and scented candles should be avoided - in a crowded hall, strong smells can cause headaches. Let the holiday smell of good wines, delicious food and a little perfume of the bride.

To decorate a wedding table with your own hands, it is not at all necessary to resort to the help of expensive designers. Interesting ideas can be found in the catalogs of wedding agencies, on specialized sites, and it will also be useful to take part in a master class on this topic.

We offer several examples that will help spur imagination and, perhaps, lead to your own original idea.

• Round table for newlyweds in gentle colors "Provence". The main focus is on flower garlands and tablecloth fabrics.

• An elegant burgundy and white classic. Ideal for a respectable adult couple.

• Amazing blue. A nautical theme for a wedding in a cafe or restaurant on the waterfront.

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