Crafting Stunning Tablescapes: Creative Napkin Fold Ideas to Elevate Your Wedding or Event
At Fierce Productions we’ve designed many weddings, events, and social gatherings, which means we have a ton of experience crafting vibrant and one-of-a-kind tablescapes. From opulent galas to intimate soirées, we've mastered the art of setting the perfect stage for every occasion.
When it comes to napkin folding, the creative possibilities are endless, and there's no definitive 'right' or 'wrong' way to do it. Nevertheless, the magic lies in the details. Consider the overarching theme and design, the texture and pattern of your napkin, and the presence of menus or plates. In this blog, we'll explore a variety of napkin fold styles, including photos from events we’ve designed for inspiration.
Flat Fold
A flat fold is a perfect simple napkin fold! A flat fold is an ideal fold when you want the napkin to be a statement piece on the table, a pop of color, a simple “backdrop” for a menu or seating arrangement icon, or an accessory to place over your plates.
Draped
Draped is another simple but effective fold. This is a perfect fold when you want the plates or florals of the table to be the more eye-grabbing feature of the table. It also allows for guests to easily grab their napkins. Similarly to the flat fold, a draped fold works as a nice “backdrop” to a menu or seating arrangement piece. It adds volume to the table and draws the guest eyes to their chairs.
Knotted
A knotted fold is a more playful way to have your napkins. Knotted folds work best when the floral centerpieces are a bit more limited or less the “statement” piece—as more people will be looking at your fun napkin fold. This is a great way to add levels to your tablescape and even highlight your charger.
Pocket Fold
Pocket folds are perfect if you have a menu for your guests! It’s a fun way for guests to read what dinner entails! You can also use pocket folds to hold cutlery, should you desire to keep things minimal and compact. You can also have fun with pocket folds and have a single pocket, or as many as three!
Here are a few of our favorite places to rent/order linens and other essential table-setting decor from:
BBJ LaTavola - BBJ has a gorgeous collection of napkins and linens. All with different textures, fabrics, and designs. We highly recommend them for your basic and creative table setting needs!
Tablescapes Chicago- If you want to have gorgeous linens to match your napkins, Tablescapes has an amazing collection of basic to luxurious linens. You can also rent any of your cutlery, glassware, or other essential piece to accompany your napkins!
The Festive Frog- If you want some fancy goblets, unique chargers, or cutlery with personality to accompany your napkins, then rent from The Festive Frog!
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