Consider the occasion – Is this dinner celebrating a special event? A new baby or wedding? A birthday? This should be the first question you should be asking when decorating a table. Make sure the decorations fit the theme. Focus on decorations that are age appropriate and align with the types of guests you invited. For example, the bridal shower decorations you would feature for a family or work event would not be the same “funny” decorations you would perhaps go with when hosting childhood / college friends. When decorating a table, keep in mind the goal of fun and creative while also ensuring guests feel comfortable.
TIP - When merging several celebrations into one dinner party, I recommend neutral décor and color. You want the table to look pleasantly adhesive and not overly busy with multiple décor themes.