Tablecloths have become an important feature of our home. Not only do they protect our tables, be them antique or modern. from scratches and unremovable stains, but they make an impression on our guests. They can set off a room like no other piece of material. At wedding venues, tablecloth linens are always present, and it is expected that they will be adorning tables.
White is invariably a popular colour, due to its associations with the traditional wedding dress, but there are many other colours available, including the bride’s favourite colour, of course. When choosing a tablecloth, the first consideration will be what occasion we want to use it for, and the second, the size. With the later in mind, there is a handy table cloth calculator available online that takes account of table shape and drop size. This is particularly important for a wedding, where you will be purchasing many tablecloths. So, let us consider weddings first.
Weddings
If you are organizing a wedding, great numbers of guests will be required to sit around tables to enjoy the food provided. This requires an informed choice in a tablecloth that will be repeated many times around the room. A mass of tablecloths invariably present better if they are of the same colour. It would seem unharmonious to use different colours for the different relatives of the bride and groom, although this is down to personal choice and would make for a novel idea.
Birthdays
A birthday is an occasion that happens but once a year, and for every one of us once a year. For such an occasion, a birthday cake will be purchased or made. So, an additional consideration might be the tablecloth that is used on the table to enhance the presentation of the cake. Tablecloths can be tailored to the occasion in terms of their colour and design. In this way, they can be matched with the colour designs of the cake itself. Depending on how many are invited to the party will depend on how far you need to extend your table. This should be worked out before purchasing a tablecloth. A shorter drop size might be a consideration for a children’s party so that you can make sure that no food is ending up underneath the table without you knowing.
Christmases
Christmas might also be an occasion that comes but once a year, but it will last for not just advent but the twelve days of Christmas, too. So, it is worth investing in a decent tablecloth for this season of joy and celebration. If you like a Christmassy design, then there are plenty on offer, depicting holly, mistletoe and figures of Father Christmas, but if you prefer a plainer design, then you might want to look at shades associated with Christmas, such as greens and variations on the colour red. Green will depict the branches and leaves associated with Christmas trees or holly, and red, the breast of the robin that many have come to think of as a symbol of Christmas. Historically, Victorian postmen used to wear bright red uniforms because of the colour being linked to the British flag and royalty, and they were known as “robins”. For more information on Christmas decorations, click here.
Romantic Occasions
Romantic occasions do not come but once a year, they can happen several times a year if you are lucky. The romantic colours, according to various internet searches are: Red, Peach, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Green, and Purple. Many of these colours are notably variations on the colour red, be them darker or lighter. This allows for plenty of scope when choosing a tablecloth to impress your romantic interest. The purchase of one tablecloth can mean that you can have many meals in and save money on the cost of going out. The selection of the right tablecloth will show that you care and have carefully thought out the evening. Then, to see that same tablecloth again will create a homely familiarity on your second date. Pastoral colours can create a softer ambience for the room. The choosing of a more vibrant colour may well bring the passion on before dinner is even served. A tip might be to find out your date’s favourite colour first. If this favourite colour is established through a friend, then it will come as a pleasant surprise that you have chosen the right colour tablecloth. If you are into frequent dating with different partners, then a selection of differently coloured tablecloths will come in very handy.