Whatever your wedding theme, there are many different ways of displaying a napkin, to really add to the feel of your setting. Start by choosing the colour and fabric you would like the napkins to be and then decorate in a style that works best with your wedding. Here are just a few ideas to get you started:

1. For a simple and low key way of co-ordinating the napkins with your colour scheme, try folding the napkin in half, rolling it up and tie together with a length of ribbon, using large bows for a more luxurious feel and smaller bows for a simple vintage chic look.

2. To add a bit more flamboyance to the style described above, tuck a coloured feather into the ribbon and scatter more feathers around each table setting.

3. To incorporate name places with your napkins, try rolling up a linen napkin, wrap a length of ribbon around the napkin, thread on a luggage tag with the guest’s name written on it and simply tie the ribbon with a bow.

 

Add flamboyance with a feather

Incorporate your name places with Luggage Tags

Using flowers for napkin decoration looks beautiful

4. This design can also be used to add an extra floral touch to your table setting with rolled napkins tied with ribbon.  Just tuck a small flower or a sprig of herb, such as lavender, behind the bow to tie in the napkin with your centrepiece.

5. For wedding themes incorporating butterflies, tie napkins with satin ribbon and attach a glitter butterfly in your choice of colour.

6. To bring some height to a table for a stunning setting, fold a napkin accordion style to create a ‘fan’. Once folded, place into a wine glass so the pleats spill over the edge.  Add a sparkler or flower for additional detail.

7. For a glamorous and decadent look, fold a white napkin into a pocket style and tuck a coloured feather or place card into the centre of the pocket.  To add a bit more indulgence, scatter extra feathers around each table setting.

Keep it simple with white ribbon and a rosebud

Add a touch of nostalgia with old fashioned sweets

Using simple touches to match your settings looks gorgeous

8. For a seasonal look, fold a white napkin into a pocket style and accessorise with a seasonal flower, a sprig of your favourite aromatic herb or a small wedding favour as a surprise.

9. For an elegant layered effect, fold the napkin into a pocket style, tuck a menu or place card into the pocket and place a favour box on the bottom half of the napkin pocket.

10. To bring out the ‘big kid’ in guests and keep the children amused, tie nostalgic sweets such as candy sticks or love hearts onto your napkins for a fun, retro look.

You can also extend your colour scheme to your napkins – you don’t have to stick to classic white or ivory. Wow guests with statement colours such as hot pink or navy blue. Remember, this is your special occasion and therefore, you can choose what you like!