When the one you love finally pops the question, it’s understandable that there are a million things going through your mind. First and foremost is probably how excited you are to spend the rest of your life with your partner, but after that, you’re probably going to start thinking about just how you want your wedding to look. If you’re the sort of woman who’s been planning her special day since you were just a girl, you’ve probably got a pretty good sense of what you want the event to look like, down to the colors of the napkins and the sugar flowers on the cake. If not, though, there’s probably a handful of things that haven’t really crossed your mind yet.
Sure, you’ll need a dress and to figure out who you want in your wedding party and what they will wear, but past that there are probably a hundred other things to make decisions about. For example, what kind of plates do you want to serve the food on? What kind of food will be served on those plates? Those are questions you can probably make decisions about relatively quickly. But what about the color scheme of your wedding? When it comes to linen for wedding receptions, the sort of colors and fabrics you pick set the tone. Do you want your reception to be whimsical and romantic? Lace, sheer fabrics, or lush satins are a good choice. In other words, you wouldn’t pick a brash plaid flannel to cover the tables, right?
But tablecloths aren’t the only thing to consider when choosing linen for wedding-related events. What’s more, tablecloths don’t have to be the only thing on the table in terms of decor. You can lay out a plain tablecloth and accent it with a sheer overlay for added dimension, or you can use a table runner to showcase the centerpieces (which, by the way, you’ll have to also choose). Past that, there’s things like napkins and chair covers that you’ll likely have to choose.
Napkins might seem like a no-brainer—just choose one that matches the colors you’ve already chosen, right? But what if the event you’re planning is a little more over the top and you want something that’s a bit more visually interesting? In that case, you can decide to fold the napkins in a certain way—say, in the shape of a diamond or an animal of some sort—that will further set the tone of your event.
As far as chair covers are concerned, there are several different things you can pick from. When it comes to linen for wedding chairs, some people opt to cover the entire chair, while other people want something a bit simpler, like a color-coordinated ribbon tied around the back or a cover just for the back of the chair, which can cover only the top, only the bottom, or both. Other options include chair pad covers which accent the colors on the table subtly. While these may seem like an afterthought or like something that would take a backseat to the tablecloths, sometimes chair covers can complement a plain tablescape like nothing else can. For example, imagine plain black tablecloths accented with perhaps a bright fuchsia or yellow satin chair cover, or a taupe tablecloth accented by orange chair ties. The look would be simple yet stunning.
Color choice can influence the way your wedding looks significantly. If you’re going for a modern gothic look, you’re probably not going to want turquoise, orange, or other bright colors. Burgundies and grays are probably more up your alley, similar to how if someone wants the traditional “white wedding” feel, they’re not going to choose a palette of orange. In that case, ivories, whites, and pale pinks are more appropriate. Whatever your end goal is, color plays a huge role in determining what the event’s theme looks like.
Whatever your style preference for the linen for wedding receptions is, there’s something available for every budget, so long as you choose a linen rental company that has more than just a handful of choices. It’s important to have a lot of options when choosing what to feature at your wedding, because otherwise you might end up settling for something you don’t truly love—counterintuitive to what a wedding is all about, no?
Planning the decor for your wedding, especially the linens, shouldn’t be something you dread or stress out about. You already know you love the person you’re marrying, and together you can choose the look you want that will both make you happy as well as delight your guests. With just a little bit of planning, you can achieve the look you want for your wedding, whether you want something bright, sassy, and modern, or subdued, classic, and romantic. 
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