It is not for nothing that wedding organizers think in advance about the style and decoration of the banquet hall. After all, competently executed decoration of the wedding table and accommodation of guests will help create a sublime, romantic, festive atmosphere, set the mood for the main characters of the celebration and everyone present at it. Such a complex problem can be solved with the help of beautiful fabrics, fresh or artificial flowers, suitable dishes, and original design elements. The main thing is to maintain a sense of proportion and not turn the central focus of the celebration into a tacky spectacle.
Features of wedding table design
A wedding is a touching and at the same time bright event, which should leave exclusively positive memories in the memory of the newlyweds and guests. That is why every little detail is thought through at the preparatory stage, and increased attention is paid to the design features of the wedding table decor. Of course, professional wedding designers have many interesting ideas in their arsenal, but sometimes you want to show your imagination and make the table for the bride and groom soulful. At the same time, we must not forget that tablecloths, curtains and drapery on the walls should be a single whole. Therefore, the colors, textures of the fabrics used and even the table setting should be harmonious.
Themed weddings have been in fashion for many seasons now. The event can be carried out in the style of a boat trip, an original peasant feast, a rainbow holiday, a gangster party or a youth party. In any case, it is worth familiarizing yourself in advance with special design techniques, including for decorating a table for the newlyweds.
The general style of the room is the starting point for choosing the appearance of its main accent. The easiest thing in this direction is to choose a color design. But this does not mean at all that at a purple wedding, the tablecloths on the tables, like the curtains on the windows, should be purple. It is rather a game of different combinations of red and blue colors. After all, the final shade depends on their ratio.
The style of the main table at a wedding is determined by:
- decorative compositions;
- forms of background design for the newlyweds' table;
- stylistics and methods of placing dishes;
- additional cute little things that emphasize that the mistress here is love.
Everything on the table matters - from dishes to napkins. Holiday table settings can consist of immaculate white china to suit any style, or dinnerware of a different color and quality. So, for a wedding in pastel colors, dishes and plates of the same color, but brighter and more saturated, are suitable. For example, a pale pink tablecloth - bright red dishes, a light blue tablecloth - deep blue plates and bowls.
Pay special attention to napkins. They must certainly be fabric.
To decorate your wedding table with your own hands, napkins can be placed in special rings decorated with fresh or artificial flowers. Each guest, taking out the product, will feel the warmth that was transferred to him by the hands of the hosts of the celebration. To decorate napkins and cutlery, you can use hand-embroidered loops, pockets, envelopes, Velcro hearts, and other cute decorations.
The table is decorated in the same style as the decoration of the room
Themed decorations are welcome
Every little detail on the table is important
For guests
Choosing a method for seating guests at the table is not an easy question. You can emphasize that all those gathered are close and dear to the newlyweds by using one large table. In this case, everyone will be united by a common conversation, no one will feel “far from the center of events.” Such a table must meet a number of requirements:
- provide each guest with sufficient space;
- provide an opportunity for any invitee to get the treat he or she likes;
- provide everyone with napkins, cutlery, and food served, including sauces, seasonings, and spices.
At one large table it is easier to choose a harmonious arrangement of dishes and decor.
The central part of the furniture is an ideal place for a bouquet or flower arrangement. However, we must not forget that any guest should be able to freely leave the table without disturbing their neighbor. Decorations are placed so as not to hinder the movements of guests or interfere with the choice of dishes.
The second option is to use small round or rectangular tables. In this case, it is better to provide decorative elements on the walls, windows, columns, and ceiling. If you place decorations on the table itself, they should be very laconic and unbreakable. For decoration in such cases, there are two schemes: give a little attention to each guest (place an envelope with a surprise near his seat, write a wish, or tie an original small souvenir to the plate) or decorate the table with one common decorative element. In the second case, one rose in a glass or a gel candle will do.
For newlyweds
The furniture is usually located in the center of everyone's attention, so that each of the guests can see the heroes of the occasion. To decorate the table for the newlyweds, you can make the decor yourself. The background is decorated with a fabric drapery or an arch on which symbols of love are attached - rings, swans, hearts. They are often made from inflatable balloons, ribbons, fresh flowers or light, neatly draped fabrics. Many people like the inscriptions written for young people: “The mistress here is Love” or “Advice and love!”
To create a mysterious atmosphere around the wedding table, you can “scatter” small lanterns, which, when dusk comes, will emphasize the romance of the event. Small LED light bulbs, neatly laid out in the form of a garland and attached to the wedding table with threads, are suitable for this purpose.
Guests' attention is often drawn to the design of the newlyweds' chairs. Their harmonious combination with the overall ensemble is a prerequisite for impeccable design. If there is a two-color tablecloth on the table, gently falling to the floor in folds, then on the chairs, capes made of fabrics of a similar color scheme will look original. An elegant bow can be provided at the back, which, among other things, will help the cover not to slide to one side. When decorating chairs for the newlyweds, we must not forget about the furniture of the witnesses and all the guests.
Decoration elements
In the design of a wedding event, decorated items should not be pretentious, too voluminous or similar to an exhibition of souvenirs. The bride and groom look unnatural, periodically looking at the guests from behind tall bouquets or vases of fruit. It is recommended to limit the dimensions of the tallest decoration to 15 cm. Compositions built taking into account this rule are arranged horizontally or are presented as separate small elements. An example would be flower bouquets of small details placed in bowls, low wine glasses, and wicker baskets specially prepared on the table. Wide designer candles and wreaths made from matching ribbons look organic.
Flower arrangements
It is customary to place bouquets of flowers on the newlyweds' table. This is only permissible if there is so much space that the edges are completely free. This is where tall (above 20 cm) vases are placed. However, it is much more practical to avoid massive flower arrangements. Modern florists decorate the table of a young married couple with the following elements:
- Small bouquets made up of one large flower (for example, a rose, gerbera or peony) and many small ones, or only small plants. In spring, snowdrops and blueberries are suitable, in summer - field daisies and forget-me-nots, in autumn - small chrysanthemums and other bright flowers. Lilies of the valley are always elegant and impeccable.
- One horizontal garland of flowers located along the outer edge of the table. It can be based on lilies (it is recommended to choose a variety without a strong smell), a ball bouquet of small roses, and large fluffy chrysanthemums. Carnations look beautiful in a garland. In addition, they can look fresh for a significant period of time without water.
- Rose petals, as if carelessly scattered on vertical surfaces. They can be pre-attached to the tablecloth, creating the illusion of smooth movement. Monochromatic or multi-colored “rain of petals” is personal preference. It should be noted that such decorations have an unpleasant nuance: the petals quickly lose their freshness and become sloppy, so they are attached several hours before the event itself.
The decoration of the wedding table for the newlyweds must be complemented by elements of floristry at the guest places. After all, overall harmony in decoration is a prerequisite for an ideal event. There should not be many flowers on guests' tables. One rose in a glass or a small composition in a basket is enough.
Fabrics
Any option for decorating the wedding table of the bride and groom begins with choosing a tablecloth. There are several modern approaches to this issue. Popular solutions are:
- Solemn and elegant, endlessly touching continuous lace fabric, elegantly hanging from the table in thick folds. The product can be white, milky, pink, blue and other pastel colors.
- A combined tablecloth made of two fabrics: the bottom - heavy and dense, for example, royal velvet, brocade, and the top - light, airy - organza, nylon, transparent chiffon are suitable.
- Luxurious silk fabric covering the legs and softly continuing along the floor for 20-30 cm.
- A relatively new solution is a tablecloth with tulle gathers. The base is smooth silk, the sides are densely planted stripes of tulle, slightly reminiscent of the tutu of a ballerina performing a swan dance.
Lace can also serve as additional elements. So, they are often placed along the lower edge of the tablecloth or along the perimeter of the table top. Interesting lace combinations attached to the fabric with narrow colored ribbons. Using an awl or a special thick needle, they are threaded into the holes of the fabric using an ordinary basting hand stitch. This method is also beneficial because you can pull the tablecloth up anywhere, giving it volume. Ribbons are placed by tying them into original bows with hanging loops. This composition is chosen when the size of the tablecloth is much larger than the area of the table.
The color of the decorative fabric can match the overall color scheme or differ brightly and contrastingly from it - the decoration of the newlyweds’ table allows this. The main thing is that the microzone looks compositionally complete.
Romantic ideas
Among DIY wedding table decorations, options filled with romantic notes are of particular importance. There are many ideas in this direction:
- Decoration using candles, which can be single or assembled into a compositional scheme, for example, displayed in the shape of a heart. This method requires special care due to the fire hazard. Do not place flammable objects near lit candles.
- Carved themed decor made of plywood, polystyrene foam or cardboard. You can cut out the voluminous words “Wedding”, “Mr & Mrs”, “Love is ...”, “With wishes of happiness” and others.
- Inflatable balloons in their variety. In transparent balls that are fashionable today, light feathers, multi-colored shiny sequins, and pieces of corrugated paper are placed inside. Helium-filled balloons, attached, for example, to the backs of the newlyweds’ chairs, will create an atmosphere of celebration and love throughout the entire event.
The more soulful and attractive the wedding is decorated, the more sincere it will look. Romantic notes can be present not only in decorating the newlyweds’ table. People often resort to them by attaching photographs or friendly cartoons of the bride and groom to the walls, or small funny stories about how they met. Guests will remember photo collages or short videos dedicated to the theme of love between the newlyweds.
Celebration colors
The table, decorated in the general colors of the holiday, looks like one with the big wedding event. This solution allows you to maintain the chosen theme and unite guests and newlyweds with one idea. Examples of decorating the newlyweds’ table in one composition with the general ensemble are:
- tablecloth material that exactly matches the dominant color in the room (blue, light green, orange, burgundy);
- the material is 2-3 tones different, but located in the same color segment (blue tablecloth against the background of a blue room, orange table decor against the background of peach furniture for guests);
- compositional decoration consisting of two or three fabrics, one of which matches the dominant tone in shade, for example, combinations of pastel shades with white are elegant, while a bright accent can be created by combining blue with white, red with gold.
A white tablecloth always looks perfect and harmonizes with any color scheme.
If a wedding table in the same tone as the decor of the hall seems boring, you can add a special twist - decorate it in an unusual, but elegant way. For example, the room has a beige color scheme, and the furniture for the newlyweds is brown and white. Another harmonious combination is a light gray room and a turquoise table for the young.
With orange flowers and fruits
Simple glass vases with wildflower arrangements, a wooden table and matching fruits - all elements together create a harmonious picture with a love of nature. And beautiful irregularly shaped glasses and a runner made of light fabric add appropriate elegance.
Decor: Celebrate It! Organization: Evensters Agency Photo: Ralina Gazizova
Ideas for placing decorations on the newlyweds' table
Wedding table decorations, if placed correctly, can give it a special soulful character. You should start from the idea of creating a single ensemble, using elements in one stylistic direction. If you decide to decorate the outer edge of the table with a wide multi-colored garland, you should not place other large flowers on top. It is permissible to “carelessly scatter” small decorative elements on the outer vertical surface of the tablecloth, the color harmonizing with the garland.
The main accent of the newlyweds' table can look like an elegant basket with fruits or flowers. Its height should not exceed 20 cm, and its width should not limit the arrangement of dishes. Fruits for the basket should be chosen with thick skin so that they look fresh until the end of the celebration.
Do-it-yourself ikebana for a wedding looks good. To compose them, fresh flowers, natural materials, ribbons, beads, mesh and other decor are used. It is recommended to place small decorations on the table to match the main accent. Silver (possibly made of slightly blackened silver) napkin stands and candlesticks harmonize well with fresh flowers. Such additional details should be arranged elegantly, but simply - prepare special mini-napkins, make pillows or hearts from fabric.
You can make an original decor for the newlyweds' autumn table with your own hands using a pumpkin. To do this, you need to carefully cut off the top, remove all the contents with a spoon and knife, and dry the finished “vase.” To prevent the flowers from drying out quickly, you can put a wet washcloth on the bottom. Irises, sunflowers, asters, and chrysanthemums would look ideal in this version. You can turn such a composition into an “autumn fantasy” by placing ears of corn inside, diluting them with branches with bunches of viburnum.
With copper cutlery and tall candlesticks
At a large-scale banquet with hundreds of guests, you want not to overload the table with decor. Classic copper candlesticks on high legs to match the cutlery, laconic pink bouquets echoing the floral decoration of the ceremony area - all this goes perfectly with the Italian beauties around.
Decor: Anna Burtseva
