October has come and gone, our 2008 presidential election has taken place, and before you know it we'll be sitting down to enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner. If dinner will be taking place at your home, then it's a good idea to begin thinking about the menu now and taking a good look at your tableware and kitchenware collection to make sure you have everything you need.
A lot of hosts and hostesses like to plan a big, fancy dinner - preparing their table with the best they own, such as quality linens, their best dinnerware, silver and crystal glassware. Many others enjoy a more effortless dinner, with their guests bringing their favorite potluck dishes and the table set with casual dinnerware and simple holiday touches. Whatever your personal preference, some basic table setting guidelines will help make your holiday dinner table look wonderfully complete.
Let's start with the wineglasses - are you planning to serve both red and white wines? Some suggest supplying both types of glasses for each guest, though many say this isn't necessary, especially for space considerations. It's a good idea to set the table with a large water glass for each guest. You'll want to place glassware above the knives, with the water glass closer to the center of the place, at a diagonal from the wineglass.
With the plate denoting the center of each place setting, try to allow for about 20 inches of space for each guest if you can. You'll want to put the spoons and knives on the right-hand side of the plate, sharp edge turned towards the plate, with the forks placed on the left side. If you're planning on adding bread plates, these are generally situated above and to the left of the fork.
When it comes to the seating of the guests, tradition generally calls for the "boy-girl-boy-girl" arrangement. This rule isn't always easy to follow, but it's something fun to keep in mind if you would like to pre-arrange where your guests will sit. You can even create festive and simple place cards or decorations to place at each setting, which will jazz up your holiday table even more.
Remember most of all that your holiday dinner will be more enjoyable for you and your guests when you get some of the small items handled early. As soon as you have a pretty accurate head count, why not begin writing up the menu and see if you can't take care of some of the purchases early before the holiday rush. Allow for extra servings in case of a few last minute guests or just for some yummy leftovers. Browse through your kitchenware and glassware to make sure you have a complete set of everything you need to create that perfect holiday table for you and your guests to celebrate in style. - 15359
A lot of hosts and hostesses like to plan a big, fancy dinner - preparing their table with the best they own, such as quality linens, their best dinnerware, silver and crystal glassware. Many others enjoy a more effortless dinner, with their guests bringing their favorite potluck dishes and the table set with casual dinnerware and simple holiday touches. Whatever your personal preference, some basic table setting guidelines will help make your holiday dinner table look wonderfully complete.
Let's start with the wineglasses - are you planning to serve both red and white wines? Some suggest supplying both types of glasses for each guest, though many say this isn't necessary, especially for space considerations. It's a good idea to set the table with a large water glass for each guest. You'll want to place glassware above the knives, with the water glass closer to the center of the place, at a diagonal from the wineglass.
With the plate denoting the center of each place setting, try to allow for about 20 inches of space for each guest if you can. You'll want to put the spoons and knives on the right-hand side of the plate, sharp edge turned towards the plate, with the forks placed on the left side. If you're planning on adding bread plates, these are generally situated above and to the left of the fork.
When it comes to the seating of the guests, tradition generally calls for the "boy-girl-boy-girl" arrangement. This rule isn't always easy to follow, but it's something fun to keep in mind if you would like to pre-arrange where your guests will sit. You can even create festive and simple place cards or decorations to place at each setting, which will jazz up your holiday table even more.
Remember most of all that your holiday dinner will be more enjoyable for you and your guests when you get some of the small items handled early. As soon as you have a pretty accurate head count, why not begin writing up the menu and see if you can't take care of some of the purchases early before the holiday rush. Allow for extra servings in case of a few last minute guests or just for some yummy leftovers. Browse through your kitchenware and glassware to make sure you have a complete set of everything you need to create that perfect holiday table for you and your guests to celebrate in style. - 15359
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