With over 10 years ’ experience working in the hospitality and corporate events industries , Sarah Freeman , founder of Beyond The Table , knows a thing or two about being the host with the most .
Recognising that the festive season is the perfect time to be wildly creative , whilst paying attention to personality and detail to plan and develop a truly memorable experience for you , your family , and your friends , Sarah shares this year ’ s top tablescaping trends and well as top hints and tips for creating your own ‘ top table ’.
Tablescaping Trends
Vibrant Matching Linens : Table linens add an instant pop of colour and interest to your table and are a great way to instantly switch up the look of your tablescape . Whilst 2021 will see the return of highly floral , bright and patterned tablecloths with must have matching napkins to boot , this festive season is all about simple happiness .
The Personal Touch :. Create a ‘ Wow ’ moment for your guests by thinking outside the box to create the ultimate personal touch . Adorn their place setting with a personalised menu in their favourite colour , tie a stem of their favourite flower to their napkin or have their favourite after dinner chocolate in a little box for a sweet surprise at the end of the meal .
Pair With Your Tablescape : Because staying in is the new going out , don ’ t miss out on the joys of getting dressed up for dinner and pair your outfit with your
tablescape . Put on your LBD or black tie to match your luxe candle-lit dinner or your favourite white power suit for an all-white winter brunch .
Top Tips for Tablescaping
• Your table sets the scene for your gathering so reflect your concept and the tone of your evening with how you set your table . For a breakfast , brunch or lunch tablescape , omit the candles but ramp up the floaty , informal floral arrangements , match personalised menu cards to your colour palate and tie cutlery sets with pretty ribbons to create a soft and light tablescape . For a lavish evening affair , load the table with candles , switch the floral arrangements to small formal hand tied posies and choose a darker colour palette for your table linen and pair with metallic accents .
• Build texture and layers into your design to create points of interest and a multi-dimensional tablescape . Pick a colour palette to keep your concept consistent and build from the bottom up . Use a busy patterned tablecloth with crisp white charger plates and top with a napkin in a matching colour or print to your tablecloth . Add cut glass crystal tumblers and wine glasses for a contrasting material and texture and use beautifully polished silver cutlery for added shimmer . Incorporate some height to your table with a variety of seasonal stems in mismatched bud vases , cut to different heights and in varying colours within your chosen palate . Use both tall tapered dinner candles and low level tea lights for ambience and soft lighting to complete your table .
• Flowers are everything right now when it comes to tablescaping , flowers add texture , vibrancy and not to mention bring a sweet scent to the table . Pluck fresh stems from your garden and spread across the length of the table in small bud vases . Snip the stems at varying heights but be careful not to go too high and too dense so you obstruct the eyeline to the guest opposite . Include greenery and grasses to bolster your arrangement and always include fresh herbs such as mint and rosemary . Why not send each guest home with a small posy of flowers for a sweet memento for days to come .
Beyond The Table offers tablescaping , prop hire and full event management services across Kent . Short of time , or want the added stress of setting the table taken off your hands ? Let us dress and prepare your table whilst you enjoy and savour the fun of getting yourself ready and greeting your guests . Beyond The Table works with a number of hand picked suppliers and will source the best floristry pieces and stationary to enhance your tablescape .
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