What Can The Right Linens Do For Your Event?
When planning your event, whether it’s a wedding, birthday party, bat/bar mitzvah, social, or corporate event, you want absolutely everything to be perfect. A great starting point is to pick out your colors. Once you have chosen the colors for your event, you will then need to decide how you would like to showcase those colors. There are many colors and fabrics available for specialty linens at Linens by the Sea, and you can mix and match them to create any style or color combination for your event.
No matter the color or pattern, the right linen can transform event décor. Table linens, napkins, and runners that come standard with our packages can be exchanged for luxury options that will enhance your event’s overall look and feel. Exquisite linens can be the statement piece of a table that will save money later when wedding venue decorations won’t need to go the extra mile to compensate for, essentially, a standard empty table.
Highlight Key Details
Show off your event’s color scheme with solid color linens in our stunning hue color options. Fabrics like satin, damask, pintuck, or organza will provide a sophisticated look to table settings, and they will look absolutely stunning. You don’t have to fill the entire room with pattern or texture, but using it tactfully can make those important pieces really stand out. Choose key stations where all the action will be, like the head table, cake table, and escort card table. Make them stand out with a pop of color, pattern, or different texture. They’ll attract guests’ eyes, letting them know they’re important.
Building That Cruccendo
You can transform each portion of your event (welcome, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception) into distinct moments with your choice of colors and linens. Starting with a more traditional neutral pallet for the ceremony can leave space for bold colors later in the cocktails hour and beyond.
Pairing Patterns and Textures
Just like in fashion, mixing linen patterns and textures can enhance your wedding’s overall feel. Start with a bold (dominant) pattern to define your palette. From there, choose a smaller-scale pattern with the same colors. Finally, pull in a neutral solid to allow for a visual rest. The same goes for textured linens, too.
Mixing two different textures can add depth and dimension to a room. Textured tablecloths such as lace overlays can give that “White Wedding” look, but with hints of color from the base linen peeking through. It could be the significant detail that sticks with a guest as they look back on how elegant the evening felt.
Sometimes subtle lace accents are too demure for the type of event you’re envisioning. If you are looking for a different kind of contrast or a more dramatic effect, you can use black as your base with your other chosen colors as accents. This black sequined linen adds a bit of edge, class and allows for simple decorations!
Photo by Walter Wilson Studios
On the opposite end of the spectrum, where we live and breathe pink, this linen above has the similar benefit of allowing for smaller, simpler decorations. It also adds a fun air of cheerfulness and buoyancy because of the texture.
Photo by True Photography
If you’re looking down a more glamorous avenue, but the idea of collecting a dozen sparkly centerpieces is daunting, perhaps some dazzling sequined linens are exactly what you need! All the glitz and glam allows for simpler decorations, a thrifty trick!
And who says that you have to use solid colors for your linens or event theme? Consider using prints such as polka dots, stripes, animal prints, plaids, or other motifs. Decorative runners could be the economical solution to this issue. With bright pops of color to tie in with the floral arrangements, a fun napkin choice can polish everything off for the perfect constructed tablescape!
Specialty Linens For A Special Day
Even if your wedding is more relaxed, there are a few formal details that keep the day feeling special. Specialty Linens and cloth napkins at a BBQ can send the right message; that the occasion is important.
A great way to seem more casual and possibly save on linen costs is to have Farm Tables! Farm Tables with their minimalist motif tend to use large sprawling garlands down the center to fill space. Using linen napkins is a great way to enhance your table settings. Try napkins intricately folded or in contrasting hues to create a distinctive look for your event. Table runners can add color and style to any table, and they would still allow for some table exposure.
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Let’s discuss how you and your event planner can create different looks and moods with your specialty linen choices. For more ideas and suggestions for using color and specialty linens, reach out to our fantastic event planning team!
