Wherever the venue for your event, from a backyard to a church basement to an extravagant banquet hall, one of the most understated ways to make a big design impact on your guests is through your choice of table linens and napkins. As your guests enter the room where your event will take place, one of the first places their gazes will fall is on the table settings you have provided for them. There are many things to consider when deciding what statement you want to make about your event through your choices of table linens.
Consider Your Surroundings
If your event will take place indoors, be sure that your table and linen rental choices do not clash with the existing decor of the room. Although your chosen colors do not have to match the room exactly, try to select colors and shades that bring the room together and blend your table settings seamlessly with the venue. When hosting an outdoor event, colors can be more bold and daring. Be sure, however, that your linens are designed to support the type of event you are hosting. For example, you would not want to rent white, lace table linens for a crab feast.
Plan for Extras
An industry rule when it comes to table and linen rentals is to order ten to twenty percent more table napkins on average than the number of guests you are expecting. This is because servers and catering staff often use napkins to wipe up spills, and guests occasionally seek out more than one napkin during their dining experience. It is better to over-plan than to have your guests seeking paper towels to clean their hands with.
Try a New Take on an Old Trend
Traditional colors for table and linen rental are the classics — white, ivory, gold, and pewter. If, when planning your event, you choose to go with these colors, consider making your decor pop with a bold, bright color placement by choosing colorful napkins or table runners.
A&S Play Zone is experienced in party planning, and understands that a great event begins with small details like table linens and decor. Visit Asplayzone.com to learn more.
