Wedding
table linen includes table cloths, mats and napkins and these
all play an important role in creating an attractive wedding table
setting.
The wedding linens can form the basis of a color scheme or the
base on which the mood or theme is worked.
When hiring the linens there are some important considerations to keep
in mind.
The size: whether it
is square or round the perfect cloth should hang about half way down to
the floor.
Always take with you the dimensions or your tables when you hire your
table linen.
The fabric: Damask and
embroidered linens look wonderful and are great for a traditional table
setting. A textured light colored fabric is perfect for the modern
wedding (see the video below).
Color and design:
what will suit the room in which your reception is to take place? The
answer usually depends on the china and color scheme of the room.
A strong patterned china looks best against a plain fabric that picks
out one of the colors in the design, or on a pure white cloth.
China which is decorated in only two colors looks attractive on a cloth
that uses the same two colors in a contrasting pattern.
If the china is plain an attractive look can be achieved by placing it
on a plain cloth in a contrasting color such as yellow on blue, black
on white, or green on red.
A patterned cloth can also be used as a background for plain china.
If you already know the color scheme of your wedding, the bridesmaids
dresses and have color samples of these take them with you when you
hire your linen it will be easier to match the colors.