Looking to find out how to decorate a banquet table? Banqueting furniture is designed to be an easy-to-move blank canvas that can be decorated for any kind of event from weddings and parties to corporate awards ceremonies. We’ve looked at some top tips for decorating banquet tables so you'll know how to decorate a banquet table for your next big event.
Wedding banquet table decor
How you decorate a banquet table for a wedding will be heavily influenced by the kind of style the happy couple desires. You should also consider the atmosphere of the venue; for example a reception meal in a castle hall is likely to be quite different to a reception located in a field or barn.
There are other elements that also need to be thought of, for example will you be using round banquet tables or rectangular? The number of guests may also play a part in both layout and how far the banquet table decorating budget will go. A recent survey from Hitched found that the average number of evening guests people had at their weddings was 106!
Once you have a theme to work from, you can start planning the elements and layout of the table decoration. If you are opting for rectangular tables, try working with the middle section by incorporating a runner and adding decor like flowers and candles at regular intervals.
Round banquet tables are wonderful for socialising, and adding centrepieces is a great way to decorate – just remember not to build them up too high so that guests can no longer see one another! If you have multiple items of decor you want to incorporate, try placing them in threes for a rounded style.
Corporate event banquet table decor
The first thing to do is establish the function of the event – will it be a strictly business event or a glamourous corporate awards evening? This should inform the kind of styling you will want to use for the banquet tables. You should also find out if there will be any kind of colour theme or if the branding colours and styles are to be tied into the decoration.
If the event is being held at night and lights are to be dimmed, lighting up the table is a must. Artificial lighting is ideal as it provides more of a glamourous glow than candles which provides a more romantic feel. An evening event also provides the perfect opportunity to go bold with colour choices – using dark or jewel toned table runners or placemats is a budget friendly way to do this. For this kind of event you can also go more opulent with table decor items like unique lights, balloons and feathers.
For more formal corporate events, you may want to keep things more classic, for example by using lighter linens and more minimal table decoration in whites and creams, set off with beautiful glassware. For more ideas, visit our guide to corporate events.
Affordable banquet furniture suppliers
Trent Furniture supplies a wide range of banquet furniture including round, rectangular and foldable banquet tables along with trolleys to easily move them around. We also stock banquet chairs in a wide range of styles with a huge collection of upholstery patterns and colours to choose from. Buy banquet furniture online today, or contact our staff to discuss your requirements further, we'd be happy to hear from you!