If you have never encountered this work, then already at the initial stage it is important to understand that setting the table for any holiday event is a very difficult task.
It is important to follow all the basic design rules, otherwise it will not be possible to produce the desired effect on the guests. A properly set table can be a source of your pride, as well as the admiration of every invited guest.
The definition of serving should mean the arrangement of dishes in a certain sequence, appliances, as well as table decoration. The design always depends on what kind of holiday you intend to celebrate and how big.
Table setting for a birthday
Decorating should be approached with full responsibility, regardless of what became the reason for the celebration. Of course, it is desirable first of all to make sure that the celebration takes place in a spacious room. This is necessary in order to be able to accommodate all the guests that you want to see that day. In addition, it is important to consider what kind of dishes to use, but in any case, it should be beautiful. Near the festive plate you need to place the necessary utensils for eating.
Use beautiful tableware to set the table
Fundamental rules
Auxiliary devices must be present on the table, because they serve directly, so that it is possible to comfortably take food. Individual tools are the familiar forks and spoons, as well as small tongs and many other common tools. It is important to remember that the spoon is always in the right hand, but the fork is in the other. Sauces should be applied with ladles, but this should be done as carefully as possible, as one awkward movement and the tablecloth can be damaged. Of course, these cutlery must also be present on the table.
The order of the layout of devices on the table
It does not hurt to place a set of napkins near each guest, as they can quickly remove dirt from the tablecloth without drawing special attention to your person. If we are talking about the traditional design of the table, then it will imply the execution of work in a certain order.
An example of serving a festive table
How to arrange dishes
First of all, you need to place all the porcelain products on the table, then put the necessary cutlery in the correct sequence, and only then arrange the glasses, festive glasses and other glass or crystal products. You can decorate all this in many ways, but most often this is done using fabric and paper designer napkins. Their first type can be safely used in any situation, as they will look sophisticated and elegant. If guests are used to following the rules of etiquette, then they should be placed on their knees before eating.This will keep food from staining your clothes. As for paper napkins, it is customary to wipe your lips or hands with them in the process of eating.
Decor options for napkins for a birthday table
Name days are the most anticipated holiday for people of all ages, so serving should be given special attention. It should be unusual and at the same time bright with festive notes. The tablecloth will also be important. You can choose a bright white version or resort to multi-colored counterparts. The use of tablecloths with lace trim will make the table as solemn as possible.
A lace tablecloth will add solemnity to the holiday
During the celebration, guests can smear a beautiful tablecloth, so to prevent this unpleasant event, a transparent oilcloth should be placed on top. It is recommended to place several wicker baskets on the table, in which all kinds of fruits will lie. You can safely use vases, glass and porcelain glasses, as well as beautiful plates.
Decorate your holiday table with porcelain vases
What you should pay attention to?
At the initial stage, it is worth knowing exactly how many people will come to you, since you need to calculate exactly how many cutlery you will need to use. Each visitor should be given a separate place, otherwise awkward situations will arise. It is important to immediately take a place for the birthday man. It should be perfectly visible, despite the vase of flowers placed near this place.
Name cards help guests find their place
As for fruit baskets, it is advisable to place them on different sides, since each guest should have free access to them. Next, you need to place on the table a pair of coasters with bread, sandwiches, but at the same time they should be at the same distance between them. Between them it is customary to put drinks.
The distance between plates should be at least 50 cm.
The only thing you need to know about the arrangement of plates is that they should be placed strictly half a meter apart, but only a centimeter of free space should remain from the edge. It is not recommended to put multi-colored plates and coffee cups. It is advisable to use one or more identical services. The advantage of this solution is that all products will be not only bright and pretty, but also the same.
For harmonious serving, use plates from the same service
The first step is to put shallow plates, where the second dish will then be superimposed. It is customary to install deep plates for served first courses on them. On top of them should be placed the smallest, which are intended exclusively for pre-prepared snacks. As for cutlery, there are special subtleties in their placement. Available paper napkins should be placed next on the left side of the plate. Glasses, glasses and glasses should be arranged in descending order, but the largest vessel should be the first.
Proper serving of plates for the festive table
The celebration most often begins with the serving of cold dishes, that is, salads, various snacks and other similar foods, and only then hot delicacies and dessert are brought. As for the hot, it should always consist of the first and second. At the stage of serving the festive table, you need to make sure that there is a spoon in each salad bowl, otherwise it will be inconvenient for those who come to you for the holiday to put them on.
Cold appetizers are served first.
If we talk about serving tol for children and adults, then there are practically no differences. Most often, plastic disposable tableware is placed on the table for children in order to prevent the likelihood of injury.Safety should also be given important attention, as children tend to be active and most likely they will fool around. It can be decorated in different ways, so that in style they can fully fit into the interior of the table.
Table setting for children's birthday
We all know that most children have a weakness for sweets and this circumstance must be taken into account. It makes sense to focus on cookies, sweets and ice cream. All this should be in a beautiful dish available to every child. As for fruits, then you should not forget about them. Finely chop them and place them on the spacing. Drinks should also be taken care of. Most often, it is customary to please children with juices, fruit drinks or coffee. The main decoration of such a table will be the cake, which must be ordered in advance.
Sweet table decoration for children's birthday
About self-serving table
The main task of every housewife at the stage of preparation for the celebration is to make sure that the festive table is decorated as much as possible. It makes sense to think about what style it should be decorated in, because there are actually a lot of options. The first step is to take into account the dishes and tablecloths you have. The latter is much easier to choose for a service, since the cost of this thing is minimal compared to dishes. In the presence of a large amount of crystal tableware, it makes sense to use a white tablecloth and the same napkins. This combination will look solemn and have a meal.
A white tablecloth is ideal for setting a table with crystal
You can also place several beautiful bouquets on the table, but they should be in crystal vases to fit into the overall design of the festive table. As for porcelain dishes, it is extremely simple to choose a suitable canvas for it, since almost any accessories will harmoniously look on it.
Beautiful bouquets in crystal vases will decorate the table
If you want to make the festive table as elegant and aesthetically attractive as possible, then it makes sense to use colored napkins. They can be folded into different figures, which will look very unusual.
Beautifully folded napkins will decorate the festive table
It is important to pay attention that all applied attributes are in harmony. The most suitable option would be a single-color large tablecloth, as it can harmoniously fit almost any of your stylistic decisions. When you need to achieve the most solemn look, you need to use silk ribbons.
If you have a beautiful service, it also makes sense to resort to using a lace tablecloth and napkins. They will harmoniously complement all the dishes that will be placed on the festive table. Paper napkins can always be laid in some special way and it makes sense to use this, since in the end it is this decision that will help complete the image of the festive table.
How to fold napkins
Today, the range of such products is simply huge, so at the stage of forming a festive table for any celebration, you can choose a thematic option. It is recommended to use special napkin holders, which are commercially available in a wide range.
Original napkin holders
It makes sense to install a number of beautiful candles, which will decorate the overall design, creating a solemn atmosphere. Such accessories are always appropriate, but it is unacceptable to use them as the main source of light, because in the end the table must be as illuminated as possible. The color of the candles should be in harmony with the dishes on the table and everything else. You can use white classic candles and be sure that they will not stand out from the general interior.Most often they are placed near bouquets or form a separate composition.
Candles create a festive atmosphere
Currently, it is customary to serve a festive table, subject to the use of various additional items. For example, all kinds of silk ribbons will look great. They must be in harmony with the dishes and with the tablecloth, but otherwise there are no strict rules. From them, you can form rings and other figures, going from bouquets of flowers to the bottom of the table. As a result, a feeling of smoothness of all lines and unusual solemnity will be created.
Decor from ribbons for a festive table
It makes sense to use silver items, as they will also fit perfectly into the overall interior, regardless of its style. Flowers are present almost always and have become in fact an indispensable attribute of the festive table. It is important that the bouquets are properly arranged and present on the table in a certain sequence.
Bouquets should harmoniously fit into the table setting for the birthday
Most often, serving is done on weekends, because it will be necessary to gather the whole family and invite guests. It is unpleasant when someone close to you will not be able to come to the celebration and you need to take this circumstance into account. You need to cook all the dishes that each family member likes more than others.
You can cook a table for a birthday with your children
If the table is set well in compliance with all the basic rules, then it will allow children from a young age to learn how to properly use all cutlery. It will also be conducive to a pleasant meal and will bring pleasure to every member of the family. It is necessary to properly set the table, regardless of the occasion. If everything is done right in the morning, then a comfortable meal is guaranteed to cheer you up for the rest of the day. First of all, you need to arrange the plates where the appetizer will be placed, and only after that the glasses on the saucers.
Pastries are placed on special dishes
It is noteworthy that the handle of the cup and spoon must certainly be on the right side. There are special utensils for individual dishes that should be used. For example, boiled eggs should be served in a bowl with a long handle. Porridge should be placed exclusively in special plates, and those are placed on top of the previous ones. But all hot drinks are always served in special vessels installed in the center. Baking should be placed on capacious wide containers and also placed in the central part if there is free space. If there is none, then you can put them on the side, where the circles are.
Layout of cutlery on the festive table
How can you style a holiday table?
This can be done through the use of unusual dishes and accessories. You can start with the same napkins, the range of which is simply huge. If you are preparing a table for a birthday celebration, then it makes sense to buy themed napkins. Their cost will be low, but it will immediately become clear to the guests who have come, what a reason for the celebration, although it has long been announced.
Decorative elements for stylization of the festive table
It may seem that doing this does not make sense, but it is precisely such nuances that form a holistic perception of the situation. Special attention should be paid to the birthday cake. Although it comes to him at the very end of the feast, he must be not only tasty, but also beautiful. You can order a birthday cake, which will also emphasize the theme of the celebration.
The cake must match the chosen theme of the birthday
Bottled drinks can be decorated with ribbons and thus give them an unusual look. Do not avoid using table decorations, which are also available in almost every store.The more all kinds of coasters and other accessories, the more solemn the table will look. The tablecloth must be chosen with full responsibility, and you should also resort to the use of nameplates and menus. All this is guaranteed to surprise and please every guest, and you will not need to spend a lot of time and money organizing a festive table.
Use ready-made decorative elements to decorate the festive table
Summing up
As you understand, table setting is always subject to certain rules, but you should not avoid manifestations of your own initiative. As for the arrangement of dishes, there are certain facets here, but with the decoration of the table there are no restrictions and you can implement your even the most daring ideas. The more unusual things on the table, the better. The main thing is to first make sure that its size is sufficient to use all these elements.
If we are talking about decorating a small table, then there is no point in piling it up with useless accessories. Dishes should be arranged so that there is still free space between them. If this rule is ignored, then it will be inconvenient for guests to take them, and visually the table will look cluttered. It is necessary to approach the matter with maximum responsibility and then it will be possible to achieve the desired result in a short time.
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