Table Linens..

Re: Table Linens..

• JSweetieXO

  

  September 2010 edited December 2011

  I've only been to one wedding where the tablecloths were in the theme which were black. It looked nice but I don't see the point.

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• Jenni83

  

  September 2010 edited December 2011

  i did white table clothes with my color nakins on the tables.

  

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• psichick

  

  September 2010 edited December 2011

  we matched our linens with our colors. i did not like the white linens, it was boring to me and i wanted something nicer. it came out beautiful and quite a few people commented on it.
  
  in your case, a full black tablecloth with only a underlay would be a little dark imo. what about doing a pink runner or doing pink tablecloths with a black underlay? although that might be quite a bit of pink. or alternate black and pink cloths on tables?

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• mrsredmoose

  

  September 2010 edited December 2011

  I went with white tablecloths and underlays and lavender napkins.  I had a bit going on on the actual table in lavender- the ribbons on the kissing bells, the favors, and the centerpiece flowers and vases; I was afraid purple or lavender table cloths would make it look like the color lavender vomited on my table.  I agree that white can look too boring in some rooms.  I felt my venue needed some more color so I got it through uplighting instead of the linens.
  
  I think you may be too matchy matchy with the black linens depending on what else is going on at the table and what the venue space looks like.  Since you have pink uplighting, can you to a neutral tablecloth and maybe alternate black and pink napkins, or maybe add some fun through an underlay? 
  

  

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• Midgette member

  

  September 2010 edited December 2011

  My colors were Black, Pink, White and Silver

  
  We did White tablecloths. With black runners, and black Napkins. 

  White chair covers with Black Bows. 

  Used the pink for the flower pedals on the table and in the centerpieces. 

  We also did a crap load if pink up lighting

  
  

  I also wanted black linens, but when you have 35 tables it was a bit much!

  
  
  

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• Shaye526

  

  September 2010 edited December 2011

  I can only speak for myself but I would do white linens and let the centerpieces/favors and napkins all come together to match the colors. But that's just me, I like clean and neat looking spaces and I think the black linens could be a bit much.
  
  I like the idea of a runner though.
  

  
  

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• rblucy

  

  September 2010 edited December 2011

  I hate white table cloths with pink napkins.  The black tablecloths might look too dark on a lot of tables.  I prefer a more cheerful/brighter look.

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• Sonita12

  

  September 2010 edited December 2011

  We are matching our linens with our color scheme. Fortunately the florist was nice enough to throw those in for free
  I do think that linens can make a difference in setting the ambience as well as floral arrangements, but I'm big on flowers and decor. However, if the florist wasn't just throwing it in I'd think twice about it due to budget constraints.

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• TerriandJoe

  

  September 2010 edited December 2011

  You have been busy lately!
  
  Anyway, for our reception tables we did white linens, white underskirt, white napkins, white chair covers and white sashes.
  
  Was it too much white?
  
  No!
  
  The reason? We only had 12 tables in a room that could fit 20!
  
  Also, we had damask paper underneath the red vases filled with red roses. and our red and damask menus were also on the tables along with our white favor boxes that were tied with a red ribbon. And silver kissing bells.
  
  I used to hate chair covers, but I think that because too many of them can be overwhelming. Originally, I wanted cranberry chair sashes, but was worried that I would find the right color to match. So, I planned on black, but ran out of money. (White or ivory chair covers and sashes were included) We would have had to pay for another color choice.
  
  Like pp said, white can be a simple streamlined look.
  
  But, black can (and is) absolutely beautiful!!!
  
  As many of you know, I used to work in a catering hall, and one of the weddings that left an impression on me was a wedding where the couple used black table cloths and black napkins. (No chair covers) They also had high hot pink centerpieces on mirrors with scattered hot pink rose petals. Truse me - those centerpieces stood out and the tables faded into the background. It looked amazing!
  
  But thats all the couple had put on the table. There were no favors, or menus or bells. Just the plates and glasses and silverwear. (That room would have held about 35 tables, but the couple had only 20 or 24 tables in total. So plenty of space where the black wasn't too much)
  
  So it all depends on how overwhelming your table is going to be. And also how much room you will have in the room.
  
  What besides flowers are you planning to put on your table? If you plan to just put flowers, the black cloths has the potential to look gorgeoes! If you plan to put other stuff, maybe white cloths, pink runner (like pp suggested) and black chair sashes or black napkins.
  
  Good luck!
  
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• MYLOVE315 member

  

  September 2010 edited December 2011

  Hi there - My idea was to just go w/ just black table lines and only a hint of hot pink. I'm not sure if they vendor can provide me w/ a runner (which I liked) that idea? My cneterpiece are oblong shaped...we didn't want anything obtrusive. We want people to be able to talk. We're also having 4 votives surrounding the centerpieces w/ petals strewn throughout the table. I wasn't going to put my favors on there -- I wanted a separate table for those long side my table where my "card holder box" is being set. I want it to look elegant and not dark. So that's where my quandry is. I'm not going into the expense of covering the chairs. I think the only thing that is covered is table linens so I'm going with that.  I think if I did do the high arrangements it migh work out better. Perhaps I'll talk to my FI and see's what he thinks? I just didn't want to do all plain white...its not me. The only table i wanted white was ours ... I guess I have time to invesitagte and figure out my ideas. This is just me staying ahead of any curve ball :-)
  
  As always thanks everyone for your input. I SO appreciate it.

  

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