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Christmas parties are eagerly awaited and prepared for. Photo: Vlada Karpovich/Pexels. |
Christmas parties are occasions for family and friends to gather in the final days of the year. In addition to delicious food, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere by setting up beautiful and festive table settings is crucial.
However, achieving an elegant and practical party setup can be challenging. In this article, Living etc highlights the most common mistakes when decorating Christmas parties and offers solutions:
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Shimmering candles help create a warm party atmosphere. |
Mistake 1: No candles
Adding soft candlelight to Christmas parties can enhance their glamour and elegance. Instead of relying on harsh overhead lighting, use gentle and warm candlelight, regardless of the time of day.
Choose slim candles in tall holders to avoid obstructing views and conversations. However, candles alone may not provide sufficient visibility of the dishes on the table. Therefore, consider using gentle light bulbs in the dining room to ensure adequate brightness without being too dazzling.
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The party is incomplete without Christmas-style dish sets and accessories. |
Mistake 2: No investment in dish sets, accessories
Elevate the dining experience for your family and guests by using Christmas-themed dish sets, glassware, and tablecloths. A minimum dinner set should include dinner plates, side plates, and bowls. Ensure you have enough dishes to accommodate unexpected guests.
If you don’t have Christmas dish sets, you can still create a holiday theme by decorating the table with pine cones, dried orange slices, or using paper and fake leaves as decorations. Festive decorations can make the table look beautiful.
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A flower arrangement can serve as a focal point for the dining table. |
Mistake 3: Lack of focal points
While details and small accessories are important, it’s the large focal points in the central area that truly catch attention. Consider decorating flowers in the middle of the table to tie the entire dining table together and create additional focal points.
For rectangular tables, place flowers, candles, and accessories in the middle. For round tables, start with a prominent item, such as a large vase in the center, and arrange candles, decorations, and smaller flower arrangements around it.
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You should use tablecloths and placemats to protect the table and add a festive touch. |
Mistake 4: No tablecloth, placemats
During a Christmas party, food and sauce spills are possible. Protect your table from stains and dirt by using tablecloths and placemats. These items also contribute to the festive atmosphere. In addition to bold green or red, you can choose neutral-colored tablecloths for a sophisticated feel.
Round tablecloths are suitable for round tables, while rectangular tables allow for any type of tablecloth.
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Adding personal touches, like name tags, shows sophistication. |
Mistake 5: Lack of personal touch
Christmas parties are different from regular dinners. Pay attention to small details to create a sophisticated dining experience and impress your guests, even if they are close family and friends.
After setting up the party table, add name tags to each guest’s seat. You can also decorate napkins with a sprig of holly or thyme on the serving dishes.
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