It’s time to set the scene and this means laying a place for each of your guests. When doing so, be mindful of positioning. It’s important there is enough space between guests for them to sit and dine comfortably. It’s also key there is adequate room for the rest of your tablescape and, most importantly, the food and beverages!

Assign the appropriate cutlery and glassware to each of your settings. Be sure to consider the type of food and beverages that are featured on your menu to ensure you’ve all bases covered for your guests.

There are SO many different ways you can fold your napkins and each approach puts a different spin on your tablescape. From a simple fold or knot to something a little more complicated, napkin folds are a way to add your own personal touch to the table design.

Now, let’s bring the table to life! We like to start by grouping the table decor into small clusters and scatter them down the center of your table - a couple of vases here, a few candle holders there. Grouping the decor pieces not only looks amazing, but also helps to leave room for food and beverage to be served.

Begin with trimming your stems and removing any excess leaves, thorns and damaged petals. Choose your focal florals and use them as the feature of your arrangement before building out with smaller flowers and greenery for texture. Check out your vase from every angle to ensure it’s looking its best from each guests’ perspective.

And, voila! You’re ready for the finishing touches. Fire up those candles, get the music going and lay your event stationery so you are ready for your guests' arrival. Don’t forget to capture a few pictures of your amazing work then, pour yourself a pre-party beverage and enjoy!