Turning your dinner party into an elegant affair is easy with these 8 Easy Steps for Creating Elegant Table Settings.
We all have times when we want to add a bit of elegance to our dinner party. Whether it is a holiday event or a special occasion, you can easily dress up your table.
8 Easy Steps for Creating Elegant Table Settings
Use a Tablecloth on the top of your table. This may be an actual tablecloth you have on hand, fabric that you have purchased or simply pull out a bed sheet as we have done here. This plain white sheet will anchor the elegant look of the table at no cost to you. The theme of your table could easily change with the color of your cloth.
Fresh Flowers always bring a touch of elegance to a table setting. No need to be a floral designer; these no fuss simple floral arrangements were created using clear glass vases inserted with stems of baby’s breath (gypsophila).
White Dishes are easy to use, always in style and will work with any of your theme color choices. Don’t be afraid to mix and match the different styles you may have on hand to create a one of a kind look.
Place a Charger beneath your place setting. Whether you use purchased ones or create your own, chargers will certainly add to the elegance of your event. You can find a do it yourself charger HERE.
Using Cloth Napkins will let your guests know this is a special event. Simple cloth napkins in a fancy fold give the table a dressed up look.
Candles add warmth and elegance to any table. Using a combination of styles and heights will add interest to your table settings.
Don’t you just love the look of the candle in the blue evening light?
Crystal Accents can enhance the look of any elegant table and can be used with any color scheme. Don’t be afraid to use a variety of pieces. A collection of garage sale finds and Hobby Lobby purchases were used to create this look.
A Favorite Bottle of Wine can accent the table and add the final touch. Not a wine drinker? Use bottles of sparkling water to create the same feel.
Do you have a special dinner party in your future? These 8 easy steps for creating elegant table settings are sure to make it one to remember.
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Hi Debi! I wanted to let you know the Weekly Feature Series is live in which your post is being featured. Sorry for the delay in letting you know. It’s the first week of school and I’m super behind. Anyhoo, thank you for joining in my parties! Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/08/weekly-feature-series_24.html Have a lovely week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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This is so pretty! Baby’s Breath is so inexpensive and often overlooked. As you have shown it can be elegant.
Wow! These are amazing and I don’t think mine would ever look like this no matter how hard I tried! I am pinning so I can try! Thanks.
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So pretty! Thanks for sharing your tips!
Thank you Sarena! I appreciate you stopping by! Hope you can use a couple of the tips!
These tables are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this on the #HomeMatters Linky this week. I hope you will come back next week to link up again.
Thank you – I love entertaining and setting up tables. I will be back!
I’m not good at setting the table and I think it’s because I’m so concerned with everything matching. I need to follow your tips and not worry about everything being so perfect.
I am sure your tables are beautiful Erlene! You have the creative touch!
Hi Debi!
So pretty! Your table is beautiful and I loved your tips!
All of the different crystal pieces are so elegant!
Great tips! I am definitely going to use some of these ideas for my next table setting!
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope these tips will help setting up your next table!
Love this so much. Pinned to my tablescape board. I am seriously missing the tablescaping gene, LOL xo
Thank you Katherine! I love doing tablescapes! I just don’t get them done often enough.
Great tips for any table. Your scape is just beautiful…Love it!
Thank you Christine. I just took a hop over to your blog and saw your wonderful tablescape! I just love putting these together.