How to Set Up a Head Table
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A bride might chose a round table for the head table.Tables decorated at a wedding reception. image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.com
Visit the reception venue to plan where the tables and significant displays, including cake, gift and food tables, will be set up. Choose a raised area or focal area for the placement of the head table. Write down the measurements of the tables to determine the size needed for table coverings. - 2
Use proper table settings, allowing space for serving dishes.head table at wedding image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
Choose colors with which to decorate the tables at the reception. Order, buy or rent tablecloths for each table. Select a style appropriate for casual, semi-formal or formal reception decor. Decide if the wedding bouquets are to be incorporated into the table centerpieces. - 3
Simple or elaborate centerpieces decorate the head table.table setting 3 image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.com
Set up the head table at the reception site. Be sure there is plenty of walking room and seating space around the table. Cover the table or set of tables with tablecloths. Tastefully decorate the front of the table with swags of netting, garlands or flowers. String white Christmas lights underneath the table skirting to illuminate the table, if desired. - 4). Add low-lying centerpieces to the table-scape. Wedding bouquets can be set into vases or displayed in attached bouquet clamps at the front of the table.
- 5). Set the table with dishes, glassware, silverware, salt and pepper shakers according to the formality of the meal. Add napkins and favors. Sprinkle the table with confetti or chosen decorations.
