In part one we covered tablecloths, placemats, plates, and napkins as well as how to interject some color or texture through those items. This time around we’ll be covering the rest of the elements such as glasses and centerpieces. There are also some tips at the end on how to elevate your tablescape!
When it comes to the glasses you can also have fun with this or keep it simple if that’s your style. Although it’s true that you can never go wrong with good quality clear glasses, there is something quite fun about having colored glasses. If you don’t want to go too crazy with it you may change out one type of glass and replace it with colored or something with a different texture. For example, if your water glasses and wine glasses are all plain, maybe switch out the water glasses for something colored but keep the wine glasses plain. You may also do the opposite and have plain water glasses for everyone but maybe interject some fun through the cocktail glasses. You can even do a little mix-and-match wherein half the guests have one kind of glass and the other half have a different one as well. When you set the table you can alternate not just the kind of glasses but this can also be done with plates as well. Then you will have a mix of colors and textures on the table.
When it comes to the centerpiece of a table this is where you can really let your creativity shine through. The possibilities are endless and you can pretty much use whatever you fancy. Some may prefer flowers while others may prefer candles, if you are a maximalist you might do both! And that’s totally fine. There are just a couple of things to keep in mind. When it comes to flowers and candles, especially in a closed setting meaning you are not outside, it’s best to use unscented items. Some flowers and candles may emanate a strong scent which can affect appetite or put off some people. Not everyone has the same preferences when it comes to scent so it’s best to keep it neutral. Some people may also be allergic to certain flowers, so, unless you know your guests very well it’s probably best to pick some hypoallergenic flowers such as lilies, carnations, peonies, sunflowers, dahlias, and daisies. You may also find some good quality fake flowers which you can use for a long time and repurpose for other events. It’s best to make sure that if you do decide to do a flower arrangement, try not to make them so high or tall. You don’t want anything too distracting in between people when they’re trying to have a conversation.
