Any dish should not only be deliciously cooked, but also beautifully served, regardless of whether it is a weekday or a festive day outside. But, of course, on holidays, you want to decorate the table in a special way in order to create a special, upbeat mood.
Instructions
Step 1
When you have already decided on the festive menu and the composition of the guests, it is important to take care of the accessories that will create an atmosphere corresponding to the occasion for which you are setting the table. First of all, a beautiful tablecloth, the color and ornament of which will correspond to the event, will become an obligatory attribute of the festive table. So, on the New Year's table a white-red tablecloth will look harmonious, on a solemn anniversary - a plain pastel shade or white. A white or red tablecloth without a pattern is a universal option for any holiday and occasion. You cannot lay any transparent oilcloths over the festive tablecloth.
Step 2
You need to choose napkins for the tablecloth. For special, solemn occasions, they should be linen, preferably complete with a tablecloth, in general, paper ones, matched to the tablecloth according to the pattern and color, will do. If the napkins are linen, they themselves will be a decoration of the table - they can be put into special rings for napkins or beautifully folded into intricate figures. Linen napkins are placed next to each guest's appliance.
Step 3
Particular attention should be paid to the dishes. Of course, a festive table requires a service that includes as many items as possible. A variety of dishes, even when they are expensive and beautiful, are not placed on such a table. The same applies to cutlery and drink glasses. By the way, they should be crystal or made of good quality glass, preferably transparent. This is a necessary condition if wine will be served on the table, its color is one of the criteria for assessing its quality and an element of tasting. Wine can be served in bottles, but on special occasions it can be poured into beautiful decanters with tight-fitting corks before serving. Make sure that the shape of the glasses and glasses matches the drinks you will be serving, and remember to arrange the cutlery correctly next to the plates. Sauces and spices cannot be served in store containers - put them in special containers just before serving.
Step 4
Flowers in heavy anti-fall vases or low flower arrangements, which are preferable, will also emphasize the festive atmosphere. But they should be placed so that they do not interfere with the guests to see each other. In the decoration of the table, if it is not already too cluttered, you can also use candles decorated with ribbons to match the main color scheme.
