Table Skirting and Centerpieces

Mrs. Gigi D. Garcia

Table SkirtingTable skirting, as the name implies, is a

skirt for a table. Table skirts consists of two components:

The cloth table topper and a skirt that fastens to the table edge with clips, Velcro or snaps.

Traditional table skirting uses pins and preferred fabric textures and colors.

Standard table cloths are not sufficient for over-sized banquet tables – they shift, wrinkle and are rarely a proper fit.

There is a table skirting solution for every table and occasion.

Various table skirting designs are suitable for wedding receptions, business conferences, or holiday celebrations

CenterpiecesIt can be either at the center or other

parts of the table to unify or soften the dinnerware. (they provide the focal points).

Originality, simplicity, utility and appropriateness should guide the host in selecting the centerpiece or decors.

Originality refers to something unique or out of the ordinary, such as using a chipped kettle or pitcher as the vase where the chip will not show, but the body has a beautiful design or is a rare heirloom piece.

The décor attracts attention becomes a conversation piece.

Simplicity is not to over decorate, but to blend harmoniously using a few colors and textures that complement the table setting.

The size should be proportional to the table. The height of the décor must be lower than eye level so that guests seated across can be seen by the guests in the other side.

Utility means usefulness other than as an attractive sight.

It may be edible or something that can act as party favors for guests to bring home eventually.

Appropriateness refers to the suitability of the decors for the occasion.

Coverage:Flower arrangement with fresh or dry flowersCandle (not scented)FigurinesVegetablesGroceriesFruitsShellsBottlesMotifs for the occasion

Pointers to remember:

Regarding the flowers, keep your decoration always exciting and fresh.

Always suit the centerpiece to the table appointment.

Make sure that it does not crowd the place setting.

Do not make it at eye level.

Furniture

Round Banquet Tables36” seats 4 people42” – 48” seats 5 people54” seats 6 people60” seats 8 people72” seats 10 people

Rectangular Banquet Tables4 people: 30” x 48”6 people: 30” x 72”8 people: 30” x 96”

Square Table36” x 36” square seats 2- 4 people

Crescent Table

Banquet chairsAre light stackable chairs used in a

variety of functions.

Tiffany chairsAlso known as the Chiavarina, is a wooden

chair of Ligurian design.Nowadays, this chair is already made of

metalWidth: 400mm x height: 960mm

Cocktail tableIs generally synonymous with a coffee

table. It is usually a useful table placed either in front of or to the side of seating areas like couches and chairs, onto which you can place a drink, alcoholic or otherwise.

The cocktail table comes in a variety of different sizes, materials and styles, and choosing one usually means looking for something that fits well with the function or event.

Lazy SusanIs an addition to a table that is designed

to assist in moving food from one person to another while dining.

This is accomplished through the use of a turntable, which usually moves the food in a circular pattern when pushed by those at the table.

Banquet tray with Stand

Gueridon trolleyIs simply a piece of equipment on which food is

served or prepared in the dining environments.This kind of furniture originated in France

towards the middle of the 17th century.Varieties of small occasional tables are now

called gueridons in French. The term may also refer to a cart used in

French service for the preparation of a dish alongside the dining table at which it will be served.