{"id":5399,"date":"2018-06-19T14:14:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T14:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/?p=5399"},"modified":"2018-06-19T14:14:20","modified_gmt":"2018-06-19T14:14:20","slug":"easy-and-elegant-event-table-decor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/easy-and-elegant-event-table-decor\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy and Elegant Event Table Decor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tables are must-haves at most school events, but how do you make them fit it with your event theme or d\u00e9cor? With the right accessories, you can turn plain tables into decorative masterpieces that add to the ambience of your event. Here are some tips for easy and elegant ways to decorate your tables for any event.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Banquet Tables<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before you can create your table masterpiece, you need tables to work with. Whether you rent tables, borrow them from your venue, or buy them, the size and shape of your tables will determine what you can do with them, decoration-wise. If your school has the means, consider purchasing your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/table-decor\/48-banquet-table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">banquet tables<\/a>. They are a great investment for your school, because you can use them over and over again. Also, you\u2019ll always know what size table covers you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/table-decor\/48-banquet-table\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/banquet-table.jpg\" alt=\"banquet-table\" width=\"279\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/banquet-table.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/banquet-table-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Table Covers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/table-decor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">table covers<\/a>\u2026they serve as the base for everything else you\u2019ll do with your tables, so you\u2019ll want them to make a statement. While fabric is the traditional choice for table covers, and perfectly ok, there are so many more options to choose from. Think outside the box in terms of material and colors. Here are some fun options to try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/table-decor\/sequin-square-table-cover-58-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Sequined table covers <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/school-spirit\/parade-float-supplies\/floral-sheeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Floral sheeting<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Fancy table runners over solid fabric<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Fancy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/fabrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fabric<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/table-decor\/sequin-square-table-cover-72-in\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sequin-square-table-cover-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"sequin-square-table-cover\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sequin-square-table-cover-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sequin-square-table-cover-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sequin-square-table-cover.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Table Centerpieces<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re decorating for Prom, Homecoming, or Winter Formal, themed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/centerpieces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">centerpieces<\/a> are the way to go, because you can easily match them to your event theme (e.g. Eiffel Tower centerpieces to match your Paris theme or wire coach centerpieces to match your fairy tale theme). For events like team banquets, Senior Night, and graduation, you can create more formal centerpieces using things like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/favors\/candles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">candles<\/a>, floral arrangements, vases, lighted branches), glassware with rose petals, and more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/centerpieces\/crystal-chandelier-centerpiece\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/crystal-chandelier-centerpiece-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"crystal-chandelier-centerpiece\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/crystal-chandelier-centerpiece-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/crystal-chandelier-centerpiece-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/crystal-chandelier-centerpiece.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Table Decor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Fun accents can make a big difference in your table decor. Try some fun and fancy accents like these to complete the look of your tables:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/classic-decorations\/confetti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">confetti<\/a> to table tops<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Run tape <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/lighting-and-effects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lights<\/a> or mini lights around table edges<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/classic-decorations\/garland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">garland<\/a> or twists as table edging<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Put <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/table-decor\/round-table-mirrors-3-pkg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">table mirrors<\/a> under centerpieces<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Hang <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/curtains\/iridescent-crystal-curtain-9-ft-long\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iridescent crystal curtains<\/a> down the sides<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/table-decor\/round-table-mirrors-3-pkg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/round-table-mirror-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"round-table-mirror\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/round-table-mirror-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/round-table-mirror-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/round-table-mirror.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><em>\u00a0<\/em><strong>Tableware<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once your table d\u00e9cor is in place, add some plates, cups, glassware, and utensils, and you\u2019ll have the perfect look for your event tables. If you don\u2019t want to go through the expense and hassle of renting real tableware, try some fancy-looking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/tableware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disposable tableware<\/a> that offers an elegant look at an affordable price, plus easy clean up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/tableware\/silver-ring-dessert-plates\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Tableware-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Event_Disposable_Tableware\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Tableware-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Tableware-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Tableware.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Use these ideas to turn your tables from plain to perfect and create maximum impact at your school event. From table covers to centerpieces, all it takes is some imagination and a little help from Anderson\u2019s to create event tables you can be proud of.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Like these table d\u00e9cor ideas? Find them all and more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">andersons.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tables are must-haves at most school events, but how do you make them fit it with your event theme or<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5407,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[50,9,13,16,22],"tags":[812,810,811,779,809],"class_list":["post-5399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-decorations","category-featured","category-high-school","category-homecoming","category-prom","tag-easy-table-decor","tag-event-table-decorations","tag-homecoming-table-decor","tag-prom-table-decor","tag-table-decor"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5399"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5399"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5399\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5409,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5399\/revisions\/5409"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5407"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5399"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5399"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}