What should be the table setting for the birthday, etiquette rules
Birthday, like any other holiday, is marked not only with pleasant moments, but also with troubles. It is important to have time to prepare refreshments, drinks, trying to please every guest. For the right environment, the table setting for the birthday is not the last thing, if you ignore this moment, then everything will come down to ordinary gatherings. Beautiful, elegant serving of dishes in many respects creates the very atmosphere of the holiday.
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Holiday Serving Rules
The rules for table setting for a birthday are different from restaurant ones. If the hostess first familiarizes herself with the nuances of placing dishes, dishes, then she can easily organize a decent banquet according to etiquette:
- Start preparing for the event well in advance. The first step is to find out the exact number of guests. To prepare for the birthday personal sets of dishes in the appropriate amount.
- For special occasions, you must have a beautiful set of dishes to set the table. If it is clearly noticeable that the plates are from different sets, this may be incorrectly regarded.
Decorating a table for a birthday with a vase with a flower arrangement will be quite appropriate. It is important that it does not disturb the guests. Wicker fruit baskets are placed symmetrically on both sides of the table.
When guests sit at the decorated table, it should be sliced, salads, sandwiches. Serving plates must be arranged so that everyone sitting at the table can easily reach them. It is preferable to put two or three small salad bowls all over the table than one large container. Spoons should be placed in salads, so that guests have the opportunity to lay the dish on their own.
To serve harmoniously, you need to think through everything to the smallest detail. The overall composition should be combined with the design of the room, dishes, decorations. It is important not to go too far with the decor.
Tablecloth and textile selection
The original tablecloth is the basis of serving and uniting detail of the entire festive composition. It depends on the color and texture of this accessory whether the room will look harmonious and what additional decor is required. The tablecloth with which we lay the table should be in harmony with the surrounding interior elements, the color scheme of the dishes.
It is best to give preference to light colors. Exquisitely, elegantly, solemnly looks a white tablecloth.
At the same time, colored tablecloths for the table are also quite suitable.Monophonic options are allowed or decorated with a pattern along the edges. However, it must be borne in mind that excessively bright, variegated tablecloths distract attention from the presented dishes, as well as tire the eyes. Under the product of dark tones, it is advisable to choose dishes in light shades.
Etiquette rules dictate certain conditions regarding the size of the tablecloth. Its dimensions should cover the legs of the table (the shape of a square or rectangle). The ends of the product should hang about 25-30 cm on each side. It should not go down below the chair seats.
The tablecloth should be spread out according to the following rules:
- it is necessary to open the product;
- grab the edges of the fabric and raise;
- then shake it and set the table abruptly.
Do not stretch the canvas around the corners. From this, it can be deformed.
There are also recommendations for the placement of table textile:
- so that the fabric does not slip on the polished countertop, the surface must first be covered with oilcloth;
- it is better to choose products made from natural material, this forms a special atmosphere;
- stains, stains, stains are not allowed on the tablecloth, it should be well-ironed.
Among the most successful color combinations of tablecloths and napkins are:
- table design in black and white, pink gold, in combination with a pattern (stripes, zigzags, peas);
- flowers in design also do not lose relevance;
- A popular solution is a tandem of blue and white with the addition of silver.
The color scheme should be chosen according to the case. For example, juicy colors and unusual prints, as well as a festive table setting in black and white with accents of gold or silver, are suitable for a youth’s birthday.
A solid anniversary of a woman is more suitable for decoration with floral prints. Particularly beautiful will look dishes with a floral pattern in combination with a vase in which the same flowers stand. At the man’s anniversary, the ideas of minimalism and elegant style will become relevant. It can be snow-white tablecloths and dishes with a fringing of gold.
Making a festive table without a tablecloth is possible only if the countertops are in perfect condition. Under the dishes, place textile napkins. If we talk about the color composition of the table, then in such a situation you will have to combine the used textiles with a touch of table surface.
Crockery and appliances
When choosing textiles, you need to think about choosing dishes. For a home holiday, sets of plates, food devices and wine glasses are needed. According to etiquette, the following should be put on the table:
- plates for snacks;
- plates for bread;
- if several meals are planned, then a dining room should be placed under the snack plate.
During a meal, plates must be changed in a timely manner. If it happens that the house does not have enough plates in the same style, then you can use the alternation technique. After one dish, serve another in plates of a different shade. Or pick up products in two colors and evenly distribute between the guests when serving. In such a situation, of course, it is necessary that they harmoniously combine with the rest of the design.
From cutlery should be provided for the presence of spoons, knives and forks. For dessert, you need a dessert spoon. The device and the plate must be placed at a distance of about 0.5-1.0 cm from each other.
Drinking containers should be designed exclusively for one type of drink. The wine glass is located on the right side of the plate, for water - on the left. As a rule, they are placed in a line, not more than three in a row.
For children's birthday, it is best to use paper utensils. On the shelves of shops there are many bright, colorful plates and glasses with children's characters from popular cartoons. This solution is safe for babies and convenient for mom.
Dishes on the table should be arranged according to certain rules:
- Portion plates are required to be placed at a distance of one centimeter from the end of the countertop and half a meter from the set for another guest. So guests will be able to calmly communicate and not feel constrained.
- The lower plate is for hot dishes, a deep container is placed in it, designed for first courses, and on top - dishes for snacks.
- It is recommended to place cutlery according to the rules. On the left is a fork, on the right is a spoon and a knife. All appliances are placed with the concave side up.
- At a birthday celebration, cold drinks are usually served in glass or crystal glasses. On the left side of the plate, the largest wine glasses are placed in front of the guest. After the drop-down, all the necessary glasses are placed, in the last turn - a glass.
It is important to thoroughly rinse and wipe dry the cutlery, plates and glasses. After they should be polished, there should be no stains, stains, smudges on the surface.
Napkins as an element of decor
Paper products are used to wet lips or wipe hands; textile products are used to protect clothes from stains. Napkins can also decorate the table. Paper elements are beautifully arranged in glasses or coasters. Textiles are laid on a table or threaded into rings for decoration. They are stacked in the most intricate forms.
Paper napkins placed in special stands can also decorate the festive table. There are many easy ways to put them nicely:
- fan, double fan (napkins folded in a corner and placed in a fan);
- bird (beautifully laid out napkins play the role of the tail);
- crown (napkins rolled up in a triangle are placed in the shape of a crown).
There are many ways to beautifully design a table using napkins; this can be called a separate art form.
Table decoration
For a modest home celebration, a festive table decoration with floral arrangements is suitable. This is one of the most win-win ways to create a festive atmosphere. The bouquet is appropriate in the center or medium-sized compositions arranged symmetrically on the surface.
If you choose this method of decorating the table at home, you must consider the following features:
- check that none of the guests at the celebration had allergic reactions to the selected plants;
- do not give preference to flowers with a choking odor;
- when we decorate the table with herbal compositions, it must be remembered that the container with flowers should be removed from plates and treats.
In the autumn holiday, it is appropriate to use yellow leaves, bouquets of mountain ash and other beautiful natural gifts as a decoration. In the spring - branches of flowering trees, willow, artificial butterflies. Winter time can be accompanied by the addition of decor in the form of cones, as well as white, blue and blue shades. In the summer it can be fruit bouquets and compositions.
Tips for placing a decor for a table with your own hands say:
- selected items must be in harmony with each other;
- Do not put excessively high decorations on the table, they will interfere with guests' communication;
- it is not recommended to use too many decorative details; it is important to observe the measure.
We must not forget about table decorations in the form of balls with helium. Perhaps there is no more festive accessory. Balls can be picked up in shades of serving.
When preparing a festive event, it is important not only to think through the menu, but also to take into account the need for a beautiful, solemn table setting. A prudent hostess must take into account all the nuances. The original design makes no less impression than delicious treats.
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