This might be a shot in the dark...but

Elise&Matt Posted: Apr 23, 2007 03:51 PM

This might be a shot in the dark...but

In an effort to provide input FH said he would like black table cloths and red napkins at the RH. so now I'm on a search to find examples so I can see..... Do you think it would look bad to have the black tables?? My dress is Ivory and the girls are in claret red w/champagne sash....and the guys will be in black tux w/ red vest and tie. I just feel bad cause almost everything he suggests I shoot down but I'm thinking maybe this one won't be so bad

PeteysBride Posted: Apr 23, 2007 04:04 PM

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In an effort to provide input FH said he would like black table cloths and red napkins at the RH. so now I'm on a search to find examples so I can see..... Do you think it would look bad to have the black tables?? My dress is Ivory and the girls are in claret red w/champagne sash....and the guys will be in black tux w/ red vest and tie. I just feel bad cause almost everything he suggests I shoot down but I'm thinking maybe this one won't be so bad.

Ok so this sitch I totally relate to. LOL. My Fh doesn't make many suggestions about wedding stuff and when he has (like 4x) I generally give into him because he is paying for a lot of it and yet he gives me free reign. But one thing we did lock horns on was the reception colors/decorations. He wanted all white cloths and clear vases and I wanted to stick with colored linens because our themes colors are bright and I felt white plates on white cloth would kill the festive feel.

Our issue is I am artsy. he is artistically a dud, poor guy. I love him anyway lol but NOT when he is trying to throw off my colors. I ended up winning that battle because it was more important to me than him and he let me have my way.

But as far as your scheme goes...I would say let him have the black cloths because the white plates will pop BUT!!! Add maybe a shampagne runner down the center if its a long rectangular table and two if its a rond table, so they form a cross. Let me see if I can find a pic of what I mean... I think that way its not all unrelieved black and it would actually look classy. What are your CP's like? That will also influence the decision.

PeteysBride Posted: Apr 23, 2007 04:15 PM

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This one is in red obviously but it gives you the idea-the red runner pops the white table and the Cps help bigtime too.

If you had rectangular long tables, you would use one just down the middle.

KickinDandelions Posted: Apr 23, 2007 04:16 PM

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Here are some pics I found on the Knot..

I think depending on the way the rest of the layout looks on the table it could end up looking really classy and nice!!

ChrissynRicky Posted: Apr 23, 2007 04:27 PM

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What about compromising and having ivory table clothes w/a black (alternating) w/red runners and napkins?

rkl1130 Posted: Apr 23, 2007 04:29 PM

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I think this would actually look nice--set up a table how he would like it and see how it looks.

lilone9 Posted: Apr 23, 2007 05:31 PM

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i don't think it's a bad idea. try to figure out how to run the champagne into it. Good Luck.

amylove81 Posted: Apr 23, 2007 05:32 PM

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http://www.thefinishingtouchny.com/

they have examples on their website. I'm using them for my stuff.

Elise&Matt Posted: Apr 23, 2007 06:09 PM

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Thanks for all the great input ladies....looks like FH might get it after all of course I still have some time to play around with it

SoontobeMrsH Posted: Apr 23, 2007 06:57 PM

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I think it's really elegant & adds a dramatic effect

cookieling Posted: Apr 23, 2007 08:10 PM

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DanNette Posted: Apr 23, 2007 08:20 PM

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I think once you picture the entire table it makes sense. You'll have the place settings and centerpieces too, I think it would be very dramatic and elegant. Here is example with a sheer striped layer, just an idea!

DanNette Posted: Apr 23, 2007 08:27 PM

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Posted by DanNette

I think once you picture the entire table it makes sense. You'll have the place settings and centerpieces too, I think it would be very dramatic and elegant. Here is example with a sheer striped layer, just an idea!

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LBride Posted: Apr 23, 2007 09:15 PM

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Personally I don't like the look of it. It looks more sweet 16/bar mitzvah, theme party then wedding. JMO

portjeffbride Posted: Apr 23, 2007 09:37 PM

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it could look really chic.... but the way to play it up depends upon what your hall looks like...

if it's a modern room, then it's really easy.... could do everything in sleek lines and black red and ivory... inlcluding red tulips with black centers....

if it's a traditional room, you can mix the modern and traditional, with classic shaped items in more modern materials such as clear, red, and black glass and plastic.

I don't know how well you could pull this off if the carpeting is green or blue, though.... it sort of requires a neutral background...