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How to Do Formal Table Settings

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Learn how to create a formal table setting with expert tips on home decor in this free video series on how to set a dinner table.

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Tags: set, dinner, etiquette, table, formal, settings

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Summary: Formal table settings are not something many people partake in nowadays, but special occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, weddings, and anniversaries often call for a formal dinner setting. There are many rules for a traditional formal dinner table setting, including the order of the meal, the placement of each piece of cutlery or silverware, and the standards for the centerpiece. There are rules concerning the direction of cup handles and even rules stating that utensils must be made of sterling silver. Of course the average person hoping to throw a formal dinner party can create a beautiful table setting using their own creativity based on the basic rules set forth hundreds of years ago.

In this free video series, our expert in home decor will demonstrate how to set a formal table setting. You will learn how to place the dinner and salad plates, where the dinner fork, knife and dessert spoon will go, and even where to place the wine and water glasses. If you are interested in setting a formal table this Thanksgiving or Christmas, or just have a special occasion coming up and want to make your dinner special, let our expert show you how to present a beautiful table that all your friends and family are sure to love.

About the Expert

Expert: Isabel Ramirez is both educated and experience in Interior Decorating. She has many years of practical in home experience is decor and layout.

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