6 steps to the perfect table decoration for guests at a wedding
Wedding flowers are an important part of your wedding planning. The task is not at all easy, especially if you have no experience in organizing such a large event. Fortunately, we are professionals at this and will help you.
We have been doing this wonderful business for more than ten years, and like any good wedding organizer, our greatest reward is satisfied newlyweds. Wedding decorations include, among other things, decorations for the guests' tables. Moreover, tables for guests are one of the key elements of decorating the space for a formal dinner, and below we bring you 6 things you should think about when decorating tables for guests, if you want the most festive day of your life to remain in the fond memories of your guests.
1. How will the decorations of the guests tables look in the space?
The first step is to choose a space, and only then think about the decoration of the tables. It will not be the same whether you organize a wedding in a hall, tent, castle, villa, restaurant or under the open sky, in an olive grove, on the beach or in a picturesque station. Also, the flower decorations should be coordinated with the inventory and the legality of the space should be respected. If you want to play it safe, choose white flowers and neutral shades.
2. High or low flower decorations?
You will decide whether to place high or low flower decorations on the guest tables, guided by the shape of the table, its size and the number of guests who will sit at it. Also, the way in which the food will be served will play a role in the choice of flower decorations for the guests' tables - will it be brought on trays, on a plate for each guest individually or will a buffet table be organized. The size and shape of the flower decoration will depend on how much space there is on the table when all the utensils, food and drinks for the guests are placed. Tall candlesticks and tall floral decorations are a great choice for larger weddings that will give the room a wow effect and won't get in the way of the table. In addition, they are high enough so that guests can see each other and communicate with each other. Low rich decorations also require enough space to fulfill their function and look elegant.
3. What kind of tablecloth to choose?
A wedding we decorated recently included soft blue tablecloths, which in combination with floral decorations gave elegance to the wedding evening, which you can see in the photo. The tablecloth creates a wonderful contrast, the flowers come to the fore, the plates and all the table settings rise to a higher level, as befits a wedding. If you are not a fan of the white, gray or black tablecloths that most wedding venues offer, we will prepare for you beautiful pastel tablecloths in light blue, olive green, dirty pink or beige.
4. Candles in table decoration yes or no?
Absolutely yes! They look fantastic in a glass candle holder. Our favorite are the white, long-burning ones that last 12 hours. They are safe and will not stain the tablecloth. Candles give elegance and warmth to the space and an extra dose of festivity. If, on the other hand, the wedding is on the beach, in addition to candles, use torches that will define the space and show the way to the guests.
5. Napkin decoration - the secret is in the details!
If you want your guests to feel special, pay attention to details such as napkins in the organization of the wedding scenery. Decorate them, for example, with a silk bow and an olive branch, and insert a personalized message of thanks into them. It sounds roughly like this: "Dear Ana, thank you for being with us today". Or, place a card with the guest's name and a small welcome gift on each seat. You can also place a specially designed menu on the napkin. Old-fashioned napkin fans are not in, unless you are organizing a retro wedding.
6. Table number - another important detail
Table numbers are an indispensable part of the wedding scenery, so we pay special attention to them in their creation. It is important to us that they are personalized, exactly in your style and in accordance with the entire press - invitations, thank you notes, guest list and welcome poster.
We hope that our tips helped you. We are also here for all other questions. We approach each wedding individually and create a wedding design from start to finish, from complete scenography to visuals - floral decorations and paper confections. Our mission is to provide you with the kind of wedding you imagined.