Renting Table Linen – An Important Party Essential
Be it catering and serving equipment, centerpieces, event furniture, glassware, fountains, table linen, pipes, drapes, tents or overlays, there is no dearth of objects needed to make any event a success. This is specifically true for weddings, anniversary parties, birthdays, farewells, and all other events that require professional planning and rental facilities to make them a success. One of the most critical parts of planning an event relates to choosing and freezing upon the correct table linen that would impart good aesthetics along with being functional and noteworthy.
Choosing linen can be a very exciting and creative process. With hundreds of possible combinations in terms of colors, fabrics, patterns, and textures to choose from, you can allow your imagination to run wild. However, there is another aspect to choosing linen – size variations for different types of tables. This can be a daunting task if you do not know how to calculate the size required. But before you start there are a few basic things that you should be aware of. While the length and breadth of the table are measured in feet, linen dimensions are measured in inches. The height of the table is also measured in inches.
Measuring for Linen
The correct way to measure linen size is to measure the length of the tabletop and add the desired drop length twice. The drop is the amount of linen that hangs from the top of the table to the sides.
Measuring for Special Tables
There are many different shapes of tables that are used at events and measuring linen for them is a little different than those given above. You can go through https://www.weinhardtpartyrentals.com which will give you an in-depth understanding of renting table linens, decorative accents and other requirements for the occasion.
Serpentine Tables – these are curved tables that are used to create different types of configurations such as tables with an open center. While there is custom made linen available to cover serpentine tables, in case you wish to go for something different, you will need to calculate the size required. For example, a thirty-inch by the sixty-inch serpentine table can be covered with either a 120 inch or 132-inch round cloth.
Oval and Half Round Tables – Linen for oval tables need to be calculated in the same way as that for rectangular tables. While you can use rectangular linen for an oval-shaped table, remember that it will puddle in places. Another option is to order custom made rectangular linen with curved edges. Linen for half round tables is calculated in the same way as that for a circular table. However, the extra fabric will puddle along the flat edge of the table.
Decorative Accents for the Tables
Along with table linen, you can use decorative accents to dress up a table. Table runners and overlays are a great way to add a dash of intrigue. Overlays for rectangular tables are generally square-shaped and used in either a cap or diamond position. Depending on the position, you will need to work out the size of the overlay for the table. If you are looking for overlays for a round table, you have the option of using either a square piece or a smaller round piece of cloth. However, if you are using a square piece in a diamond position as an overlay, remember that the corner-to-corner distance is longer than the sides.
Way Forward
When looking for party rentals, it is best that you seek advice from professionals. They can guide you well and help in choosing the best table linen which can be the quotient of your event.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
