Party Planning Ideas Banquet Table Settings

Banquet halls are traditionally boring affairs, with white walls and plain metal chairs and tables. Table coverings, even a plain white tablecloth, help dress up the space. Table settings are another way to increase the appeal of the banquet hall. Each person who attends the event receives his own table setting, which works with the centerpiece and other dcor in the room. Table setting ideas for banquet halls are suitable for professional events, weddings and other celebrations. Does this Spark an idea?

Vintage Table Setting

Craft a vintage table setting from antique dishes, plates and linens. If you can't find vintage linens, use a piece of lace in an old-fashioned style. Lay the fabric on the table and set your charger on top, in the center of each place setting. Add any other plates or bowls used on top of the charger. Arrange spoons, forks and knives on one side of the table setting and place a single water glass and wine glass on the opposite side. Don't worry if you can't find matching pieces. Mixing and matching different styles, textures and even colors creates a unique look and no two guests will have exactly the same table setting.

Add Some Color

Use white and clear glass for the basic design of your table setting. Then add a single color that matches your other decorations for a quick and unexpected pop of color. Place a clear glass charger directly on the table and place your plates and bowls on top of each charger. Add plain silver utensils and clear glasses or crystal on each table. Add your color in the form of place mats underneath your place setting. Place rolled napkins in the center of each plate, using a color that matches your place mat. For more color, add centerpieces made with bright flowers to the center of each table.

Tasteful and Elegant

Silver and white are the classic components for a tasteful and elegant table setting. Look for white plates with a thin border of silver around the edges, or mix and match white and silver plates and bowls. Roll plain white napkins and wrap with a silver ribbon tied to keep the napkin closed. Arrange the napkin and utensils on the center of each plate and place crystal glasses nearby. Add other colors in moderation if you prefer a brighter look. For example, use a red place mat and red napkin for each table setting.