How to Define a Special Occasion’s Tone with Table Linens
June 4th, 2009
The best items that can place the finishing touches on your party or occasion are table linens. Table linens are not limited to only tablecloths but include napkins, placemats, chair coverings and/or table skirting. Table linens set the spirit of any gathering, whether it be formal or casual. When you host a dinner party or event, the linens you choose truly are the best way to let your invitees know what kind of mood the dining should be, possibly even more so than the food you serve up. Due to this, you want to make sure you choose the best table linens for the occasion.
If you plan to make your dining casual, you may want to think about choosing table linens produced of 100% basic polyester material. It is essential to be able to easily care for the linens due to the fact that you will probably be using them once again. This is what makes 100% basic polyester material a great choice. It is a permanent pressed, soil release fabric that is simple to take care of, keeps its color and does not shrink. There are different kinds of table linens that require unique treatment such as dry cleaning, so you may want to shy away from these for your casual dining. Guests will feel uncomfortable if they believe that caution is necessary to not destroy your linens.
When it comes to a formal dinner party or special occasion, the best table linens to use are the luxurious fabrics such as crinkle, sparkle organza, satin or pintuck. All of these fabrics can be found in many different colors making it easy to match them to your existing décor. Nevertheless, if your dinner party or special occasion is occurring away from the home and is better described as a “one time event”, look at the alternative of renting linens like matte satin, tissue lame, iridescent crush or polystripe. Guests who attend an event where a combination of table cloths, napkins, placemats, chair covers and/or table skirting is used will feel special and welcome.
It is easy enough to determine the mood of your special occasion based on the fabrics and patterns of the table linens you choose. In fact, a host/hostess today is really limited by only his/her imagination. Failing to invest in linens that match the theme of your gathering will have you running the risk of a party that looks incomplete.
