A beautifully served table creates a special mood. And it doesn't matter if you cook sumptuous dishes or limit yourself to fruits and wine, the main thing is that it is pleasant to sit at the table, to have a casual conversation. If you are planning a romantic dinner with your loved one, you need to create the appropriate atmosphere. How to properly set a table for two?
It is necessary
- - tablecloth;
- - napkins;
- - dishes;
- - cutlery;
- - glasses;
- - candles;
- - flowers;
- - candlesticks;
- - vase;
- - decor elements;
- - snacks;
- - beverages.
Instructions
Step 1
Cover the table with a suitable tablecloth. Better to take textile. The tablecloth can be plain or patterned, bright or pastel colors - according to your taste. But white linen or lace tablecloths always look appropriate, elegant and solemn. Do not be afraid to experiment, for example, you can combine white and colored tablecloths by laying a white table, and from a colored one, making a "path" across the table, which will connect two at the festive table. If there is no colored tablecloth, make a "path" out of a bright scarf or stole.
Step 2
Prepare napkins. Textile napkins look elegant and elegant. If you opted for a white tablecloth, napkins can be in a bright contrasting color, for example, burgundy. The color of the napkins can be supported by rose petals scattered around the table, or you can decorate the table with a flower of a similar shade.
Step 3
Depending on the time of year, decorate your table with natural décor. For example, if the holiday is autumn, spread bright leaves on the table or put them in a vase in the form of a bouquet. Wash and dry the leaves beforehand. Celebrate New Year's holidays at a table decorated with fir paws, cones, glass balls and tinsel.
Step 4
Revive fond memories of your seaside vacation together with seashells beside the plates. Pour brightly colored glass stones into a clear vase and fill them with water. These multi-colored stones can be purchased at a flower shop. In this case, the tablecloth and napkins should be white and blue.
Step 5
Decorate the table with flowers. But avoid large lush bouquets, even very beautiful ones, so as not to interfere with communication. A small bouquet in a low vase will look appropriate and decorate your table. You can also put one rose in a narrow glass, but its stem should not be too long.
Step 6
Put candles on the table, this is an indispensable attribute for creating a mysterious romantic atmosphere. Choose tall candles to keep them burning for a long time. The color of the candles can be bright, to match the tablecloth or napkins. You can pick candles in the same shade as the flowers on the table. To prevent the candles from flowing or melting, keep them in the refrigerator for several hours before placing them on the table. Don't buy scented candles. Often, their smell is too harsh and specific, it can overpower the aroma of snacks.
Step 7
The candlesticks must be the same. Choose candlesticks that are in harmony with either the dishes (porcelain, earthenware), or with a vase. For example, the combination of a small glass vase with flowers and glass tall candlesticks with candles to match the colors looks very beautiful.
Step 8
Place the dishes and cutlery on the table. Don't give up on counter plates, it will give your table a touch of elegance. White porcelain looks festive and solemn on the table. Place a napkin in the center of a large plate, curling it up nicely.
Step 9
To the right of the plate, place the knife with a sharp edge towards the plate, to the left - a fork. Place the spoon to the right of the knife if necessary. Place cutlery with prongs facing up. Place the wine glasses to the right of the plate. Arrange the glasses in this order: champagne glasses, then wine, then water.
Step 10
Place your signature dish in the center of the table. Then arrange the snacks. Do not get carried away with heavy, fatty and very satisfying dishes. It is better to give preference to fish and seafood dishes, snacks, fruit desserts, sweets. The main thing is that there is enough food to satisfy hunger, but not so much that all your communication is reduced to the absorption of food.
Step 11
Pay attention to foods that are aphrodisiac, i.e. natural stimulants of human sexuality. Use them on your dinner menu for two. These are products such as fish, crayfish, oysters, herbs, almonds, honey, rice, avocados, bananas, strawberries, and mangoes. Don't neglect liquid chocolate and whipped cream in your desserts.
