5 Tips for The Perfect Table Setting

A Simple El’égance Events–inspired guide to telling your love story through design

Your wedding table is more than a place for guests to dine—it’s a canvas where your love story quietly unfolds. At Simple El’égance, we believe that thoughtful styling, curated pieces, and meaningful details come together to create a visual narrative that feels personal, warm, and undeniably you.

Here are five tips to help you design a table setting that is not only beautiful, but deeply reflective of the journey you’re celebrating.

1. Start With a Story, Not a Color Palette

Before choosing linens or place settings, pause and ask: What emotions do we want this space to evoke?Is your love story soft and romantic? Bold and joyful? Minimal and modern?

Let those feelings guide your choices. When your table decor is rooted in intention, each element: textures, tones, even the way candles glow becomes a quiet whisper of your story.

2. Mix Textures to Create Depth and Warmth

Texture is one of the easiest ways to elevate a table. Layering linens, mixing metals, or pairing matte ceramics with crystal glassware adds a richness that feels curated, not chaotic.

These subtle variations speak to the complexity of a relationship: soft meets strong, modern meets timeless, effortless meets refined.

3. Include Pieces That Are Uniquely You

Your table should reflect your personalities. Maybe it’s a set of vintage brass candlesticks, a handwritten menu, or flowers reminiscent of the first bouquet ever exchanged.

By weaving meaningful objects into your tablescape, you create a visual conversation that your guests will feel—even if they don’t know every detail behind it. At Simple El’égance, we love helping couples discover those little treasures that make a table feel unmistakably theirs.

4. Balance Practicality With Beauty

A stunning table should also be inviting. Consider plate sizes, glassware placement, and the space needed for comfortable dining. Beauty shines brightest when it supports ease and enjoyment.

When everything has intention and breathing room, the table feels calm, luxurious, and thoughtfully designed.

5. Use Lighting to Set the Mood

Never underestimate the power of light. Soft candlelight, warm lanterns, or low overhead lighting will bring depth and romance to your table. Lighting shapes emotion and it can make a setting feel intimate, celebratory, or dreamlike. Let the glow help tell your story.