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What should a wedding table have? If you will opt for an elegant celebration, then you will have to comply with certain provisions regarding table linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware and accessories. Solve all your doubts below.

The tablecloth

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How do you prepare a formal table? The first step is to place a low tablecloth, with the aim that the main tablecloth does not slip, while protecting the table and muffle the noises that occur when handling the crockery or cutlery.

The main tablecloth, which must be perfectly clean and ironed, is placed on top of the under tablecloth.

As for the color, the ideal is to choose a plain white tablecloth, or a soft tone such as pearl gray or ivory.

Sometimes a table runner is also included, which is a long, narrow piece of fabric that is mounted in the middle of the table for decorative purposes. In this case you can explore more colors.

The dishes

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In a formal table setting, the plates should be placed two or three centimeters from the edge of the table. In order from bottom to top, first a base plate or underplate is mounted, which is merely decorative and larger in diameter than those that follow.

The main course is placed next, followed by the entrée, but if soup or cream is to be served, a soup plate should be placed on top of the entrée at the time of serving.

The bread plate, on the other hand, is located at the top left, just above the forks, while the butter knife is mounted above it, at a slightly slanted angle.

Regarding aesthetics in a wedding table All dishes should be made of the same material, so it is not possible to combine porcelain with glass, for example. And as for the design, it is best to choose a sober and classic style of tableware.

It is recommended to set up the plates with a distance of 60 centimeters per diner so that they are comfortable.

Napkins

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The napkins should be of the same fabric as the tablecloth and of a colour within the range, if not the same. Ideally they should be plain or, at most, include subtle embroidery.

The napkins are placed on the left side of the main course or on top of it, never touching the cutlery or glassware Artistic folds, on the other hand, should be left out of a formal table setting, as they show that the napkin has been tampered with.

As far as the size is concerned, the best size is 50x60 centimeters napkins. Note that napkin rings and paper napkins are not used in a formal dinner.

Cutlery

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Always based on the main course, from the inside out, the meat knife is placed on the right, followed by the fish knife, the salad knife and the soup spoon. The knives should always have the blade facing inwards.

To the left of the plate, on the other hand, the fork for meat, the fork for fish and the fork for salad are positioned.

In addition, the spoon and fork for dessert are placed horizontally on top of the plate, together with the spoon for coffee.

According to the protocol on how to set up a formal table Forks are always placed on the left, while knives and spoons are on the right, except for bread, dessert and coffee.

The glasses

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With regard to how the glasses are placed on the table, it is important to be clear that three are mandatory, but can be five Where? The glasses are located on the main course, facing to the right.

From top to bottom, diagonally, place the glass of water, the glass of red wine and the glass of white wine, the glass of water being the largest, the glass of red wine, the medium size, and the glass of white wine, the smallest.

And sometimes a glass of cava (sparkling wine) and/or a glass of sweet wine is also added for dessert, which would follow the glass of white wine.

It should be noted that all glassware should be uniform, transparent and of a sober style, at least on a formal table according to protocol.

The cup and the dressings

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But in a wedding table setting you should also consider the coffee cup and seasonings.

The coffee cup, with its corresponding saucer, is positioned to the right and to the top of the soup spoon, or, in other words, below the last cup.

The salt and pepper shakers are always placed together on the bread plate.

The complements

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As for wedding table arrangements, the centerpiece is a must-have Since it is a formal dinner, the centerpiece should ideally be discreet, for example, a low vase.

And they must also include the table marker, either a number or a name; the place card for each person, which is positioned in front of or above the main course; and the minutes, where the menu is detailed, which can be one per table or one for each guest.

To make the whole look harmonious, choose the same paper and style for your bookmarks, cards and minutes.

How to set up a table? If you want to show off with an elegant banquet and you were already struggling with the protocol on how to set the table, now you know that it is not difficult at all. Just follow certain steps and get it right with a well cared aesthetic.