The day you get married is a special day that you will remember for the rest of your life. Therefore, it is important that both the wedding and the wedding dinner feel personal and unique to you. Here we share our best tips on how to set the table for the wedding and fun wedding games and activities for a guaranteed fun party!
So you should think about your wedding table setting
When planning the table setting for your wedding, the most important thing is that it matches your style and expectations. Whether you prefer a classic and harmonious table setting or a more fun and slightly different arrangement, it is possible to create a beautiful wedding table setting that suits all different types of weddings with a few simple tricks.
Use a personal table decoration at your wedding that reflects you as a couple. This will be a fun detail that makes the table setting feel more personal.
Wedding table setting inspiration
Knowing which style suits you and how you want it at your wedding dinner is not always as simple as one might think. Therefore, we have come up with three table setting tips that fit all weddings and wedding dinners.
To make the table setting blend in and follow a common theme with the rest of the wedding, a tip is to try to match the table setting with the wedding's color theme. A simple way is to choose napkins, decorations, and flowers that are tone on tone with each other to create a cohesive expression.
If you want to achieve a slightly harmonious and romantic feel, you can set the tables with linen textiles. A table set with a linen tablecloth and linen napkins gives a relaxed yet elegant expression that is perfect for a wedding.
A different tip for the wedding table setting is to set the table with plenty of candles. With a grand kandelaber On the table, it is easy to create a luxurious feeling that adds that little extra to the table setting. Do you find it uncomfortable or troublesome with real candles? Then you can instead use battery-operated LED block candles These give exactly the same impression as regular lights. These can also be combined in different sizes to create a romantic and beautiful expression.
A wedding table setting with candles is a simple way that, regardless of the style of the wedding, creates an impactful expression during dinner - not least when darkness begins to fall.
Table setting with napkin
To fold napkins into a pocket for cutlery is an easy way to make your wedding table setting more elegant! But how do you fold napkins for cutlery? Here’s how to make a classic pocket fold for your cutlery:
- Start with a square napkin. Fold it in half to make a rectangle and then again to make a square.
- Create a pocket by folding the top layer diagonally towards the center.
- Turn the napkin, fold in the sides and then place the cutlery in the pocket!
Now you have a stylish folding that keeps the cutlery in place and provides a nice presentation of your wedding table setting. Don't feel like folding napkins? At Dorre, you will find nice servettringar For your table setting! Place the guests' napkins in an elegant napkin ring instead of folding the napkin on the plate. It creates a luxurious feel and makes each place at the table look a little more festive.
Table manners and etiquette for setting the table
A wedding is a more formal occasion than other parties and everyday dinners. While your wedding dinner should be fun, it is important that the guests maintain good table manners. How you set the table therefore plays a significant role in ensuring you have a pleasant dinner with decorum and etiquette.
Table setting with glass
Setting the table with glasses can be done in many different ways, but the basic rule is that they should be used from right to left. A wedding table setting usually includes a red wine glass, a white wine glass, and possibly a glass for digestif. Also, remember to give all guests a regular dricksglas for water during dinner and then place the glasses according to how the drink will be served with the water glass furthest to the right.
Set the table with cutlery
When you are setting the table for many people, it can be convenient to have a complete bestickset. This way you get all the cutlery you need in one package, including a knife, fork, tablespoon, and teaspoon. For those who prefer a fork instead of a spoon for cake or dessert, we also have ready-made sets with dessertgafflar.
When it comes to the placement of cutlery, it can be easy to get confused and a lot of questions may arise. How do you set the table with a knife and fork? Which cutlery do you start with? And do you really need knives and forks in different sizes?
The simple answer here is no. It works just as well with several forks of the same sizes, but to distinguish them, you can place them at different levels next to the plate, meaning that one fork or knife is positioned slightly higher on the table than the others.
The forks and knives should also be placed on either side of the plate. The fork on the left side and the knife on the right with the blades facing inward. Also, keep in mind that if you are setting the table with multiple utensils, a simple rule of thumb is that the utensils should be used from the outside in. So start with the fork and knife that are furthest out and then work your way inward to the next course.
How should you place the cutlery when you are done?
When you have finished eating, place the cutlery on the plate parallel to each other. To be extra precise, you can imagine the plate as a clock and the handles of the cutlery should point towards 4 or 5 o'clock.
3 tips on wedding games & activities for the wedding
During and after dinner, it can be fun to have some planned activities or games at the wedding that keep the party going. Here we have three wedding games and activities that are guaranteed to elevate the mood at your wedding celebration.
1. Note under the chair
Place a note under the chair of each dinner guest with a task that the person should perform. Without showing the note to anyone else, all guests should complete their task at some point during the dinner. The fun of this game is that no one knows what the others' tasks are, which usually results in lots of laughter and funny memories.
2. The School Game
After dinner, a fun wedding game is the school game. The couple then sits on separate chairs with their backs to each other, holding one shoe in one hand and their partner's shoe in the other. The toastmaster or guests then make statements such as "Who cleans the most?" to which the couple responds by holding up the shoe of the person in the couple that the statement fits best.
3. Sabrera
A third activity that is guaranteed to lift the mood at the party is saber a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine. Prepare for this by having a champagnesabel This is a fun activity the couple can do together after dinner in front of the guests to properly kick off the wedding party.
With these tips, we can almost guarantee that you will have a truly fantastic wedding! Check out our inspiration page for even more tips on everything from food and drink recipes to gift ideas and interior design tricks.