When you are planning your wedding… the biggest event of your life, consider the many possibilities available to you for your wedding table linens, be sure to research well if you are considering using standard round white tablecloths, keep in mind that you can also use tablecloths with vibrant and exciting colors and make a dramatic statement, colored tablecloths are usually the same price as standard white table linens.

The size of your tablecloths and napkins will of course depend on the size of your table. Dressing your tables with beautiful table linens is the most dramatic way to change the ambience of your event space and make a personal statement with elegance, style, and color.

Never buy table linens with SERGED HEMS:… unless you want to carry an iron down the aisle… serged hems will curl up and look awful, and they will fray when laundered, and I personally think they look cheap, ALWAYS buy table linens with “folded and stitched” hems.

Will the event planner, caterer, hotel or venue, provide the tablecloths?:

Sometimes wedding planners, caterers, or reception venues will provide standard “House Linens” as part of a package deal. Some will refund part of your cost if you choose not to use their house linens, you may want to use theirs if they have “exactly” what you want in the color and size. The hospitality industry calls these table linens “house linens” or “full tablecloth” when used alone, and “under cloth” or “table liner” when a table runner or table topper is used for accent.

Will the tablecloths reach the floor?:

The critical question regarding tablecloths is what will the “drop” be, meaning the amount of tablecloth that hangs over the edge of the table. Most people at weddings and events like to see the tablecloths touch the floor, but some prefer a half-way “drop”. as tablecloths can be too long and bunch under the table but it is far better for them to be too long than to be too short. Check out a table linen sizes guide and keep in mind if your event budget is an issue in these difficult economic times shopping from online stores will give you the biggest table linens bang for your buck.

What are the most popular wedding table linen colors?:

The most popular wedding colors are white, black, ivory, burgundy, and chocolate, consult with your wedding planner or reception reception venue and choose table linen colors that work well in the room where you will be hosting the event. Make it a fun project and consider creative ideas such as matching your bridesmaid’s outfits with elements of the room decor, and don’t forget to double check your room size calculations with a Tablecloth Sizes Calculator and tablecloth sizes with a Tablecloth Sizes Chart.

When buying wedding table linens online are the table linen colors on most websites the exact colors I would receive if I buy them?:

Viewing exact linen colors on a computer screen is somewhat subjective as the exact color you see depends on your own computer monitor settings and your computer screen resolution, but for the most part the online color will be exactly or almost exactly what you will receive, usually if there is a difference it will be very slight and hardly noticeable. The best idea is to ask for fabric swatches in the colors you are interested in, or better still why not buy 1 tablecloth, runner or napkin so that you can exactly compare under the venue room lighting and make sure it’s exactly the color you want, don’t take chances, do your due diligence and you will have a successful event.

Event Venue Lighting:

It is wise to consider any room lighting change that may occur during your event, many events begin when it’s daylight and as the evening progresses electric lighting is switched on and this can color the room decor and in some cases can noticeably change the overall ambience and style of the room, the degree of change depends on the type of lighting so be sure to consult with your wedding planner or the reception venue staff, and if possible go to the reception venue and check it out for yourself.

Table runners or full length tablecloths?:

If your wedding planner or reception venue will be providing tablecloths it is cheaper to just buy a suitable table runner. However, if no tablecloths are provided then you will need to buy both a tablecloth and the table runner or buy a full floor length tablecloth for each table. It is not just a matter of budget but also of having the “right look”. Some people prefer the layered two tablecloth style while others prefer the smooth style of one tablecloth. Both ways are correct it’s purely a matter of taste and style.

How many people will fit at each table?:

The standard table sizes for event tables are 60 inch round tables that seat 8 guests comfortably and 10 guests not so comfortably. 72 inch round tables seat 10 to 12 guests. Ideally you seat to the lower number at the table but sometimes guest comfort can be sacrificed for other reasons, mabey a group of colleagues or sisters may all want to sit together and they would rather be seated together than separated, or sometimes it depends on the size of the event room and the number of guests, each time you add a table you will add an additional table centerpiece and tablecloth. 160 people seated at 60 inch round tables can be either 16 tables of 10 guests or 20 tables of 8 guests. Sometimes the reception venue will only have one size table available or a set configuration of tables due to the room size and layout. The most important thing is to make your guests as comfortable as possible with the tables and space you have available.

Napkins:

When choosing napkins be sure the napkin fabric is heavy enough to hold a fold and will be absorbent. 100% visa polyester fabric is a good choice for weddings and catering events, most are stain resistant and wrinkle free.

Wedding Chair Covers and Sashes:

The chairs at your reception venue may be suitable, however, if the chairs are unsuitable consider using chair covers. Wedding chair covers and sashes are available in a variety of colors and styles and may easily solve any problem with the chairs. Make sure the chair covers you want actually fit the chairs your going to use and do you need folding chair covers or banquet chair covers.

Chairs and covers come in different sizes and do not always fit each other, it’s better to find this out well before your event, also make sure the event caterer, planner, hotel or reception venue has the staff and have agreed to put the chair covers (and sashes) on and take them off after the event. The alternative to chair covers is to rent a better chair, there are a wide range of chair styles and costs ranging from a basic plastic folding chair or higher end white wood folding chairs to very expensive banquet chairs. Keep in mind that the venue’s existing chairs will have to be removed and stored and also put back after your event so allow for this labor cost in your budget

Catering Buffets:

The catering buffet should always be styled with additional table linens. If the guest tables have upgraded linens then the buffet should be matched with the same or very similar style table linens. If you have plain house tablecloths on the guest tables then the catering buffet should be dressed with decorative table linens that match with the room. The buffet is of course about the food on the menu, but it is also about the overall presentation of the event room.

Gift Table Location:

The location of the gift table varies and the location will determine the extent that it should be decorated. If it is in the main dining area then it should match or blend with the guest tables. If it’s situated outside the main dining area then it should be dressed in a single tablecloth with minimum decorations.

Head Table Decorations:

A head table if you choose to have one, should be decorated to a greater degree than the guest tables, at many weddings the bride and groom have specially decorated chairs dressed with flowers, garlands, or ribbons. Many couples choose to have chair sashes with names embroidered to keep as a keepsake of the wedding.

Cocktail Table Linens:

Make a BIG statement immediately with the decor in the cocktail area by choosing a tablecloth that is bright, vibrant, elegant and an understated preview of the dining room, or for more adventurous tastes, decorate in direct contrast to the dining room decor. If the cocktail and dining areas are visible to each other the wedding table linens should be matched in style and color. When all the pieces are put together the main room should produce the “Oohs” and “Aahs” that you deserve to hear when the doors are opened to welcome your guests.

You should have strong statements from your flower arrangements and the tablecloths that can be seen from a distance, and also in the napkins and favors that will be enjoyed by your guests after they are seated.

The Cake Table Setting and Location:

Cake tables are normally a small round table anywhere from 30″ inches (2 1/2ft) wide to 48″ inches (4ft) in diameter. Although it should be well decorated your cake table does not need to be decorated too much so as to detract from the cake itself. The cake table tablecloth can be a little shorter as most cake tables need to be easily movable and they almost always have wheels for this purpose.

Place Card Table Setting and Location:

Place card tables are normally situated set in the reception venue lobby or in the cocktail area and they provide a good opportunity to do a single tablecloth that either matches the place cards or something really special such as a large flower bouquet arrangement, but be sure that it does not appear “too busy or loud” or disturbs the natural layout of the place cards.

Author: Sarah Hernandez

Date: March 9th, 2010

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Garden wedding reception

If your house has a large garden that can accommodate your expected number of guests, then it can serve as a wedding reception venue for you. Gardens can leave an unbelievable appeal on a person’s mind and at the same time leave an impact since it offers a scenic view for everybody. What’s good about it on your part is that you do not have to spend too much on decor since nature’s beauty is enough to do the trick for you. If however your garden space is not large enough to serve as your wedding reception, you can always look for gardens available for hire. Many cities have parks or botanical gardens available for weddings or receptions.

Local authority centers

If you are operating under a tight budget and do not have much to spend for the wedding reception venue, you can opt for government facilities since these are cheaper to rent. You can start by checking with your local authorities to see if they offer such a place so you could check whether or not the location meets your specific requirements.

Educational institutions

Like local authority centers, there are also educational institutions that offer their rooms for rent for wedding receptions. Lucky for couples who are on a tight budget, most educational institutions also have their own chapels.

Art gallery

If you and your partner opt for a classy, sophisticated and chic wedding, you can choose an art gallery for your wedding reception. More often than not, art galleries have large halls with open spaces available for receptions. The art pieces can add a romantic and unique ambiance to your wedding.

The truth is, the wedding reception venue need not to be expensive, especially since there are many affordable locations where you can hold the ceremony and the reception afterwards. It is just up to you to research which ones you think will suit your taste the best.

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Here are some great and cheap ideas for a daisy wedding theme that you should consider.

Since DIY projects are popular now, why not create DIY wedding invitations? For instance, you can visit websites that offer printable wedding invitations and just choose something with a daisy theme. Just create a message for your invitations and print them out. If you are into crafting, you can also make your own daisy wedding invitation. Just make sure you can make enough for all of your guests.

You can also create a wedding tiara made of daisies. Just attach fresh or silk daisies on a headband or a comb. You can even make a wedding veil by attaching tulle on the tiara.

Your centrepieces should be bouquets of daisies. Choose colors based on the mood of your wedding. If it is formal, you can choose white daisies, but if it is casual, you can choose bright colored daisies.

You can also decorate your reception area with floating daisies. If there is a swimming pool, you can use floating votive candles and daisies to make it more romantic. You can also put daisies in a fish bowl full of water. This is a great centrepiece idea for your daisy wedding theme.

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Scrabble themed wedding reception

Scrabble is still one of the most favorite board games of all times and fortunately for you and your spouse-to-be, you can use the board game as a theme for your wedding reception. The wedding invitation can be patterned after a Scrabble board, with the date and names spelled out using Scrabble tiles. For seating arrangements, you can glue tiles on a thin balsa wood, to spell out the names of your guests at each table. Wedding favors on the other hand, can be made from tile magnets spelling out words such as faith, love, hope, and play.

Enjoy a Monopoly themed wedding reception

Almost everyone is familiar with Monopoly and how the game is played. To use it as your wedding theme, you can set up the guest tables with the Monopoly properties as your inspiration. The Boardwalk table could be the head table where the bride and groom would sit, the Park Place could be the place allotted for parents and important family guests, while the other more common properties can be setup for other wedding visitors.

Trivial Pursuit wedding theme reception

This type of board game wedding reception idea would only work if you have a small number of guests attending the ceremony. You can start by setting each table with a unique color from the different pieces of the game. You can make sure that your visitors are well entertained by providing each table with a box of trivia cards so that guests can have something to look at during the reception.

There are many other unique wedding reception ideas that you can use for your wedding depending on what you and your spouse-to-be prefer. You do not have to force yourself into pursuing a unique wedding reception idea just so you could please your guests because the truth is, it is your wedding day and nothing else should matter but the happiness of you and your new spouse.

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This means that the first rule of planning a wedding on a small budget is to keep a note of everything you spend or plan to spend. You may want to set up a spreadsheet on your computer with all the different headings on the left, followed by a ballpark budget figure for each one that you can set right now, and then a closer estimate of the actual cost when you have information from caterers etc.

When you are planning a wedding on a small budget, remember that the only essential expense for a wedding is the marriage license. Anything more than that is what you choose to spend. It is matter of setting your priorities and deciding what is important to you.

Of course, most people will have at least a few wedding guests and provide them with a meal. If you are on a very tight budget, this could be done at somebody’s house. But you will probably have it catered by professionals.

By all means shop around to find who can provide a good tasty meal for a low cost, but remember that with catering you often get what you pay for. Explain to the caterers that you are on a strict budget and ask for less expensive menu options. Consider limiting the choice of alcoholic drinks, for example by offering only wine and beer instead of a full bar.

Be ruthless with your guest list because this is the biggest cost of most weddings. Do not feel obligated to invite everybody. In fact as a general rule, the fewer people you invite, the less you will hurt anybody’s feelings. If you cannot invite all of your work colleagues it may be best to invite none of them.

The wedding dress can be an expensive item so this is another thing that you need to consider when you are planning a wedding on a small budget. Does the dress have to be new? Would you consider hiring?

How about asking mothers, aunts and grandmothers whether anybody has an heirloom dress from their own wedding that could be tailored to fit the younger generation bride? An original 1950s, 60s or 70s dress could be beautiful, and you can theme the wedding around it.

Many other costs can be cut or avoided. Most people probably have twice as many flowers as they need at weddings, for example. You do not need to provide expensive wedding favors, centerpieces or have heavy printed invitations. You can make many of these things yourself or have them made by friends when you are planning a wedding on a small budget.

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Ending the confusion

Wedding planning can cause much confusion because of the number of things you have to plan, all at the same time. There will be a lot of questions that need to be answered such as the number of guests, the meal they will be eating during the reception, what wedding song will be played, and a whole lot more.

In the end however, you still need to keep in mind the day is meant to celebrate you and your partner’s love, as you form a union of everlasting love. It is important that you stay focus amidst the stress, and keep everything organized so that everything will flow smoothly during the wedding day itself.

Remember to keep a checklist for all the items that need to be done; make a chart for all the details that are related to the wedding celebration; and organize a worksheet for potential reception locations.

Start the wedding planning

You can start planning your wedding by keeping track of important phone numbers you will need to reach your contacts. This will include the contact number of the florist, the musicians, wedding planner, and other important people responsible for the wedding set up. As you list down the people who will be helping you plan the wedding, make sure that you also establish a timetable and a proposed budget for everything.

Finalize the wedding theme

Before anything else, it is important that the wedding theme is finalized since the wedding invitation up to the decorations will all depend on your chosen theme. If you are on a budget, you can always keep the theme simple by choosing pastel colors. If however you are more on the extravagant side, you can choose themes for a more unique wedding celebration.

Wedding planning should not be stressful as long as everything is planned accordingly. If you keep yourself organized, you can assure yourself that nothing will go wrong on the wedding day itself. Be confident that everything will go smoothly and you will have the most memorable time of your life.

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There’s no reason to wear an overstated wedding gown as obviously, you aren’t getting married in a massive cathedral with marble floors. It will be just right that you and your partner should talk about what is the most fitting attire for your wedding. Just keep in mind to stick to simplicity but still look elegant enough.

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A lot of the beaches that offer rentals for their land are the usual hotspots for weddings and because of this, they are typically overpriced. In this circumstance, you can try searching for other places in the classified ads, or you can have the option to place your own ad, stating that you are in search for a beach to rent for your upcoming wedding. Moreover, if you know where to look, you will be able to find a beach that could be perfect for your wedding at a small price.

Lots of couples who have chosen a wedding on the beach also have their reception right at the same spot. Apart from the possible bad weather, everything else is nice with beach weddings. It may be a bit difficult to haul several tables over the sand, but it is perhaps better than paying out thousands of dollars for renting out a building for just a few hours, especially when you are on a tight budget.

Only minimal decorations such as few flowers are needed if you are planning to have a  beach wedding. Your setting is picturesque enough to make your wedding look nice.

Sure enough, a wedding on the beach is an inexpensive but stylish way to exchange vows with the love of your life.

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Beach wedding themes

The beach wedding theme is one of the most commonly used themes for summer weddings. If there is a beach that you and your partner are fond with, you can choose it as your wedding venue. When sending wedding invitations, make sure they have a summer time feel by using the color of the sand as the theme, or by creatively using sand paper. Make sure the summer wedding theme is indicated so that your visitors can dress accordingly.

Camping out

Another summer wedding theme which not everyone opts for is the camping theme. However, you can still make this one successful by booking camping sites, whose number and size depend on your wedding guests. Make sure that each family has an arranged tent, plus a small area outside their tent where they can setup a campfire. In the center, you can arrange a small stage where you and your partner would recite your wedding vows. For wedding favors, you can opt for different camping equipment. You can be creative any way you want to be, as long as it will fit the said summer wedding theme.

Victorian style summer wedding theme

Creating a Victorian style summer wedding is not common although in the past few years more couples have opted for this theme. To make your wedding memorable, you can start by booking a huge garden setting and place as many flower decorations as you can. Blue, yellow, terracotta, pastels, cream, and ecru are the colors that you can choose from. If there are any hedges around the garden, you can decorate them with roses, pansies, lilies and gardenias. The wedding invitations on the other hand, can be decorated in vintage style language and lettering.

There are still many summer wedding themes that couples can choose from, and it is up to them how they could make the event unforgettable.

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Water Colors: if you’re getting married near the sea then you could let water inspire you. Popular wedding colors for summer based on this theme include turquoise or blue and white, or different shades of blue. 

Pastel Themes: Pastels are generally thought of for spring weddings, however some colors are also perfect for summer. Some examples include lavender and pale blue, peach and pink, and rose and cream. 

Rainbow Colors: Wedding colors for summer definitely lend themselves to bright assortments. Don’t be afraid to use a rainbow color scheme if it’s your kind of style. Some examples include pink, yellow, orange and green, or purple, blue, green and yellow.

Sunset: If you’re travelling to an exotic destination for your summer wedding, or just want to incorporate a little of the summer sun into your color scheme, then sunset colors are perfect. The classic combination for this is yellow, orange and red, though pink and orange is also another favorite. 

Plant Life: Be inspired by the lush plant life that sprouts during the summer months. You could opt for a color scheme of various shades of green, or combine green with bright colors such as purple or pink. 

Neutrals: Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you have to go with bright colors. Neutrals also look fantastic and fresh during the summer months. Some ideas include cream and white, white and silver, and khaki and white. 

Wedding colors for summer really are down to you and your tastes. Just think about the time of day you’ll be holding your wedding, and whether it’ll be inside or out. Many people feel inspired by the surroundings of the venue to come up with a scheme that suits them.

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