Do-It-Yourself Banquet Hall Table Decorating Ideas

Although banquet halls make ideal gathering spaces for large parties and wedding receptions, decorating them can be expensive. One way to solve this problem is to put together your own decorations. Because banquet halls do not always have much character of their own, think about making decorations that are bold and will help fill the space. The table decorations should feature bright colors, striking patterns and height to fill the vertical space.

Instructions

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Spread a white, ivory or other light-colored linen tablecloth over each table. These will serve as the foundation for the rest of the decorations.

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Arrange a table runner down the center of the table. The design used depends on the look you are trying to achieve, but choose a runner featuring color, texture or an interesting pattern. One easy option is to create your own runner by cutting two long pieces of wide ribbon and setting them up along the center of the table with about a foot of space between them.

3

Place at least five curly willow branches in a pot or vase to make each centerpiece. Pour plaster of Paris into the pot to hold the branches in place. If the vase is tall and heavy, it should be able to hold a well-balanced centerpiece on its own.

4

Hot-glue at least one silk flower to each willow branch. Vary their heights and positions in the arrangement to create a mostly balanced look.

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Place at least one centerpiece on each table. Long banquet tables might need two centerpieces, such as one at each end of the table.

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Place a glass bowl on either side of each centerpiece. Fill the bowls with water and put at least two floating candles in each bowl. Choose candles that match your color scheme and desired look. Round white candles are simple choices, whereas red flower-shaped candles bring more visual interest.

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Arrange your chosen place settings at the tables. Each diner should be allotted at least 24 inches of space to avoid overcrowding. Consider adding color to the table by placing a colored water goblet at each place setting.

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Sprinkle flower petals, confetti or other small items along the center of the table to fill in any open space.