Once you’ve selected your wedding venue and made decisions on your ceremony details, it’s time to define your wedding reception design. If you’re planning to host a dinner for your guests, a gorgeous tablescape is a must-have on your list.

Everything from unique centerpieces to linens can enhance the look of your dinner tables, but there’s one other crucial piece that will complete the design: the place settings. Table settings for weddings can vary greatly depending on your wedding vision, but the plates, silverware, and other accents in the arrangement can really make an impact on your overall reception aesthetic.

Rose gold dinnerware set disposable – Planning a rustic wedding means saying goodbye to matching tableware!

Mismatched pieces create a vintage vibe. Some ambitious couples collect antique dishes from thrift stores and relatives. Though it adds a cozy charm, this endeavor can be time intensive and–believe it or not–not always the most cost effective.

If you’re not up to the challenge of assembling your own hodge-podge collection of dinnerware but still want that DIY element, you might look to Mother Nature to provide by using thin wood slices for your chargers. The Bone collection will complement your lace and rustic decor, and as a second option, you can pair the Ivory with Gold Rim Dinner Plates with the Antique Mosaico Charger for a touch of rich elegance.

Depending on your metallic accent – if any – the Gold Flatware and Stainless Steel Flatware both have ornate designs on the handles for vintage appeal. And keep in mind that the flatware doesn’t necessarily end at your guests’ tables. We think the Silver Cake Server is a beautiful way to serve that first piece of wedding cake!

You’ve selected your tables and arranged them to your liking, now it’s time to add on the next layer. Depending on the type of tables you have selected, you may want to cover them with decorative linens. This could be the simple touch that your wedding design is missing.

Rose gold dinnerware set disposable – Tablecloths: These don’t have to be the dull pieces of fabric that cover standard tables.

Most event venues will offer basic white, ivory, and/or black linens but upgrading to the right tablecloth can help tie in all the fine details of your reception space. Besides knowing your table sizes and count, you’ll need to have a color and fabric in mind. Don’t simply skimp on this decision, it’ll become the canvas for the rest of your event decor! Brides

Overlays: Want to add another dimension to your tables? An overlay, or to simply put it a linen laid over another linen, is an easy way to dress up a boring tablescape. Overlays are often shorter than the base tablecloth and sheer with an intricate applique or pattern that still allows the linen underneath to show through. With a 150 plus person guest count, overlays might have seemed like an unnecessary addition but now can be just what you need to elevate your micro-wedding. Bridesmaids

If you have other details—like your centerpieces—picked out, click through for ideas that’ll complement them.

Alternatively, use the dishes that catch your eye as a launching point for the rest of your décor search! If you’re not sure how to incorporate plates into the broader scheme of your party, show a planner the ones that tickle your fancy and create a game plan together. Then, once the wedding’s all done, consider keeping a set for you and your spouse—dishes this lovely deserve to be repurposed. Design & Decoration