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Creating the Perfect Holiday Place Settings

  

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Holiday event planning includes planning the holiday table place settings which can be fun and allow you to use lots of creativity. Different colors, center pieces, linens, glassware and a host of other items each can contribute to presenting your guests with a unique and stunning table.

The Menu

This just has to come first. If you don’t know what you’re serving, you won’t know what utensils, glasses or plates you’ll need.  And, how will you want that served? You can create a chart on which to list all the items you’ve selected for your perfect holiday menu, and next to each item, list in or on what you’ll be serving that, and then, list the utensil you want for that item.

The Colors

You can use colors that either compliment the room in which you’ll be hosting this event, use a color scheme based on theme (Holidays, Weddings, Birthdays etc.) or a color scheme based around special items like china you already own, special linens you want to use or a centerpiece you already have.  There are numerous ways to add color to any event with linens, chargers, centerpieces, the food itself and even balloons!  Any professional catering company has resources available to not only prepare and provide the food you want, but also help with supplying colored linens, chargers, china, flatware and glassware.

The Placement

Now that you have the menu place setting pieces and the color scheme, it’s time to put that on the table.  Typically, utensils are placed where the most outside pieces will be used first.  You “build” the place setting with all the items from your chart, starting with the first items eaten, then working your way toward the center of the place setting.  Here’s a sample place setting for reference.

Enjoy your now perfect table!