DIY wedding table decoration

The main focus of any wedding hall is always a table for the newlyweds. He attracts the eyes of the guests, the lenses of cameras and video cameras; it is he who has been given a central place and the main decorations at the wedding banquet. The choice of design festive table for the bride and groom - the most important element of the decor of the entire room.

However, there are certain rules for decorating a wedding table for the newlyweds.by breaking which you can turn the decoration of the banquet hall into something lurid and tasteless. Therefore, many couples are trying to invite professional designers to decorate the interior or give the reins in this business at the mercy of the institution in which the celebration is planned.

But if you are confident in your own sense of proportion, rely on your taste, or you definitely want to try yourself as a designer, then you can decorate the wedding table with your own hands. We bring to your attention the main nuances that will help build a further plan for the wedding table decor and awaken the imagination.

Decorating tables at any event should fit into the overall concept of the celebration. Therefore, the table for the newlyweds will necessarily be in harmony with the stylistic direction of the entire interior.

The interior is selected under the theme of the wedding, taking into account the tastes and wishes of the newlyweds, and can be both classic and extravagant. In the same style is made and a central place for young people.

Standard decorations for the festive table are:

• flowers - fresh bouquets or artificial compositions;
• fabrics - tablecloths, draperies, ribbons, bows;
• decor items - balloons, candles, decorative napkins;
• lighting, suitable style wedding celebration.

The wedding table should be the central point of view of the entire room. However, the word “central” in this case is conditional, since in the literal sense the table in the center of the hall would be unprofitable to look. Newlyweds will be uncomfortable to accept congratulations, and guests - to look back the newlyweds.

If the wedding is planned in the style of a fun party, it will be enough to have a buffet table for guests, however, for the newlyweds you should still make a small separate table and highlight it with special decorations.

For a modest wedding house, designed for a small number of guests, one common table will fit, with the bridal sitting at the front part. It needs to be highlighted, albeit simply, but beautiful. The main thing here is not to overload the table with unnecessary items that will only disturb everyone.

The decor of the main table should be in harmony with the colors and style of the other tables, but stand out among them with brighter or lush decorations. Decorative decorations can be present not only on the tabletop, but also near the table, on the front side and on the sides.

Wedding flowers are a special decoration symbolizing beauty, youth, a flourishing life. For the decor of the table the best option would be small-sized buds on short cut stems. Matched to the tone and composed in the composition, they will fill the atmosphere with holiday and elegance.

In the background against the wall or from the front of the table on the floor, you can arrange volume pot with ready-made compositions of large and tall flowers or put flowers in these vases, presented by guests when the bride and groom arrive at the banquet hall.

Garlands and flower paths along the outer edge of the table and a drop-down tablecloth look no less festive. For this purpose, a porous sponge moistened with water in which holes are made is fixed on the surface. Flowers are inserted into these holes according to a pre-designed scheme.

With this decor you can make the background behind the backs of the newlyweds. In this case, the sponge is attached to a strong wire or any bending material. The blank is installed on the wall in the form of an arch, wedding rings, a heart or any other beautiful symbol. According to the same scheme, short cut flowers are inserted into the openings of the sponge.

Wicker baskets with flowers look elegantly at the table, but they should not be too much. It is desirable that the baskets are located symmetrically and have the same size and shape.

To the wedding table does not become a ridiculous spot among the alien situation, it is necessary to take into account the overall design of the interior. So, for the main place of the newlyweds, the same colors and decorations are chosen as for the other tables, tablecloths, curtains. With the only difference that the table of the newlyweds will be more magnificent and brighter.

Traditionally, the wedding celebration is made in two styles - classic and Provence.

• Classic. The severity of the style will give the event a particularly solemn note, emphasize the sophistication of the bridal outfit and the respectability of the groom's suit. The table in this style can be decorated with deep noble tones in a mandatory combination with an abundance of white. A snow-white tablecloth on a protruding lower purple or dark blue, burgundy or chocolate fabric will look gorgeous. Complicated drapery and heavy fabrics for lower tablecloths are welcomed. Crystal, candelabra, cutlery and chairs should match the luxurious atmosphere. Floral decorations are selected to match the color of the tablecloth. But with the rest of the decorations you need to be careful - the royal table in a classic style will not tolerate vulgar excesses.

• Provence. The common name for all weddings in pastel colors. The main color of the style is lilac shades of lavender, however, they can be successfully replaced by blue, pink, lime colors. On the table there are draperies of air fabrics, an abundance of small bouquets of delicate flowers, bows, ruffles. The background is decorated with a flower arch, balls, large bows and light organza or nylon ribbons. Porcelain of light pearly shades reigns in the serving. Decor in pastel shades is especially suitable for very young marrying or convinced romantics.

Any holiday table begins with a tablecloth. The place to eat should first create an aesthetic atmosphere. For decor use special techniques designed to emphasize the place belonging to the newlyweds.

An elegant option - two tablecloths, different in texture and color.

• The bottom tablecloth is made of thick fabric of deep or intense shades. It can be made of heavy satin, velvet, silk.
• The upper, not completely covering the bottom - from organza or lace.

In creating dramatic drapery, fantasy should be applied, and the rest is a matter of technique. Along the edges of the tablecloth to the center, a sturdy, thick thread is stitched and tightened in any convenient way. Folds are formed and secured at the right level.

Beautifully look lush bows on the front edge of the table. For a special accent, they should be mounted on a snow-white top tablecloth, and the fabric for bows should be matched to the tone of the tablecloth.

Volumetric flounces created with drapery can elegantly fall to the floor, like the hem of a wedding dress. Such a wave of fabric serves as an ornament in itself. But it is possible to determine a place on it for flower arrangements or decorative elements - figurines, symbolic gift boxes, a decorative fountain.

In the design of the wedding table, every detail of the decor should be in place, in harmony with the general theme of the wedding, and tableware is no exception.

The general rules for tableware on a holiday table are:

• cutlery must be exceptionally clean and polished to a shine;
• the support plate is placed at a distance of 2 cm from the edge of the table;
• the fork should lie to the left of the plate, teeth up, and the knife to the right, with a pointed edge to the plate;
• spoon is located next to the knife, a little to the right;
• the glasses are placed just to the right of the plate, their number depends on the intended drinks, but the number 3 is standard - for champagne, wine and soft drinks;
• glasses for strong drinks are placed next to the glasses.

The support plate is an important serving device. Firstly, it serves to give completeness to the decoration. Secondly, it keeps the space on the tablecloth clean and is also a stand for deep dishes with hot dishes. Before the start of the meal, the support plates can be beautifully decorated with napkins with additional decorative elements: twigs, bows, rings.

For champagne, there are two types of glasses - narrow on a thin stem and wide in the form of a bowl. At the wedding celebration high narrow glasses for guests are desirable, but the newlyweds can have any. And even better, they were originally decorated. For example, ribbons or cases.

Salt shaker, pepper and bread basket are set at equal intervals of the table for guests, next to fresh vegetable slices. If a separate rectangular table is assumed for the bride and groom, the salt shaker, a basket of bread and vegetable slices are put in duplicate on both sides of the table. For a round wedding table, one copy is enough.

The tea set is brought closer to the end of the celebration, when 2/3 of the program of the event has already passed and it is time to bring out the wedding cake.The service must be the same, even if there are more guests than the items in the set. As a rule, in restaurants there is no such problem, but for a home wedding it is better to attend to the purchase of identical services in advance.

The stated rules and recommendations, of course, are not a panacea, and force majeure can happen at every wedding. You should not get very upset because of this, but you can still avoid many mistakes.

• Do not allow high items on the table, be it bottles, vases or flowers. Newlyweds should be in all its glory in public.
• For round tables it is better to confine one decoration, while rectangular ones require symmetrical decorations along the edges.
• Table napkins, which will initially serve as a decoration of the table and a support plate, it is desirable to choose cloth, large size. When the newlyweds and guests sit down at the tables, napkins can be put on their knees so that they do not accidentally stain their holiday outfit.
• Strong-smelling flowers and scented candles should be avoided - in a hall with a large crowd of people the head can ache from strong smells. Let the holiday smell good wines, delicious food and a little bit of the spirits of the bride.

To decorate a wedding table with your own hands it is not at all necessary to resort to the help of expensive designers. Interesting ideas can be found in the catalogs of wedding agencies, on specialized sites, and it will be useful to take part in a master class on this topic.

We offer several examples that will help spur imagination and, perhaps, induce their own original idea.

• Round table for the newlyweds in gentle tones, "Provence." The main focus is on flower garlands and tablecloth fabrics.

• Elegant maroon-white classic. Ideal for a respectable adult couple.

• Amazing blue. Sea theme for a wedding in a cafe or restaurant on the waterfront.

How beautifully to decorate a wedding table, look in the following video.