By New England Design and Construction
After spending so long preparing for your Christmas dinner why put it on something so boring and dull? It's one of the few times in the year when we actually prepare the dining table for festivities, so lets make it special and do it correctly!
Now, holiday meals should be special, its the time where you should get out your best silverware, dishes, crystal stemware for candles, fine cloth napkins, and nice tablecloth and placemats. Now the point of all this is to create an atmosphere for your family and guests to talk and mingle while enjoying the food and beverages your prepared.
How to set a formal dining table- Some tips how to set a basic formal table
- Forks on the left, spoons and knifes ( direct the blade towards the plate) to the right.
- Remember, the utensils are placed in order in which they are used. Ex, Salad fork goes on the outside.
- side plates to the left of place settings.
- place whineglass at the tip of the main-course knife. Water glass should be also arranged in order in which they are used.
- Napkins under the knife and spoon or on the side plate. You could also........Read more...
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