Special Valentine’s Day table decor is a great way to transform your dining experience.
Hosting a festive Galentine’s brunch? Traditional romantic dinner service? Your table setting can set the tone for the celebration. Thoughtfully chosen linens and table decorations can create a dining table that’s both inviting and memorable.
Choose A Complimentary Palette
When thinking about Valentine’s Day, red and pink naturally come to mind. Feel free to experiment. You should also consider your establishment’s current palette.
A few fun pairings:
- Deep burgundy and blush tones
- Crisp white with gold accents
- Classic ivory and a traditional red
Throwing a special event? Add chair sashes to further incorporate these hues. A pop of color on each chair can elevate the space while complementing the overall decor.
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Layer Your Restaurant Table Linens
Layering table linens is a simple yet effective way to add depth and texture to your tablescape.
- Start with a base tablecloth in a neutral shade or soft pastel.
- Add a table runner or overlay in a contrasting or complimentary color.
- Try a napkin in another complimentary color to add depth. Consider folding them into heart shapes for a playful touch. You can also try rolling and securing them with a romantic ribbon or pretty napkin ring.
Valentine’s Day Floral Centerpieces
Depending on the table size, play around with different types of Valentine’s Day inspired centerpieces.
While fresh flowers are the quintessential Valentine’s Day centerpiece, roses are not your only options. Consider a mixture of classic roses, peonies, or ranunculus. Try dried blooms mixed in or all alone. Add candles of varying heights to create a soft, glowing ambiance.
Add heart garland, scattered petals, and other simple touches to add a little something extra.
Of course, the possibilities are endless. Have fun and experiment.
Additional Valentine’s Day Final Touches
Attention to detail makes all the difference. Personalized place cards or menus can make guests feel special. Special events call for placesetting favors such as heart-shaped chocolates, mini bottles of champagne, or custom macarons.
Valentine’s Day Table Decoration Ideas
Looking for some new table decoration ideas? The examples below are perfect for any dining room table. When you think of Valentine’s Day, what do you think of? The color pink? Red? Special dinners?
You can create a special dining room table with an elegant touch rather than completely kitschy.
Let’s dress your romantic table with a beautiful tablescape by adding a few elements:
- Romantic in Red
- Table: A deep red or burgundy tablecloth with a table runner in ivory or blush for a romantic, vintage feel. Use neutral or complimentary napkins such as a pink napkin.
- Centerpiece: Fresh flowers arrangement of pink flowers and red roses.. Mix in greenery, such as eucalyptus. Arrange in a gold or glass vase.
- Other Decor: Gold-rimmed chargers, crystal wine glasses, and tea lights in small gold or glass votive holders.
- Modern Minimalist
- Table: A crisp white or pale gray tablecloth with a black overlay for contrast.
- Centerpiece: A monochromatic floral arrangement of white tulips or orchids in a sleek vase. Surround with pillar candles or votives for a clean, modern touch.
- Other Decor: Simple silver flatware and small geometric place card holders.
- Fun and Whimsical
- Table: A blush pink or pale lavender tablecloth with a complimentary pastel overlay.
- Centerpiece: Vases filled with pastel candies, such as conversation hearts, chocolate truffles, or colorful macarons. Feel free to mix in with some florals.
- Other Decor: Pastel-hued glassware and delicate place settings. Include small favor boxes with chocolates or candies at each place setting.
- Glamorous Valentine’s Affair
- Table: A black tablecloth with a burgundy or deep purple overlay with matching napkins. Consider a more intimate table and dining experience.
- Centerpiece: A tall candelabra adorned with cascading florals in shades of red, fuchsia, and magenta. Incorporate crystals for a dazzling effect.
- Other Decor: Gold chargers, crystal stemware, and intricately folded napkins.
The Role of Linens in Transforming Spaces
Linens play a crucial role in tying all these elements together. Party linens are the foundation of beautiful table settings.
Valentine’s Day is known for being one of the most popular dining out holidays, which also equates to a revenue bump. Depending on the day the holiday falls on, you often will see an increase over the course of a few days. After all, not every couple would like to celebrate on the actual date. And let’s not forget about all those Galentine’s Day gatherings!
Increase Overall Sales
Although Valentine’s Day comes around once a year, you can make the most out of it.Consider the following:
- Create a special promotion for diners to turn any one-time guests into repeats
- Gently ask guests to join a mailing lists for future holiday specials
- Explore opportunities for brunch, lunch, and dinner holiday menu pushes
- Remind diners to share their feedback on Google, Yelp, or other review collection sites
- Review post holiday sales data for a better understand of your audience
While it’s important to make Valentine’s Day special, you also want to build relationships for future visits.
Order Your Valentine’s Day Linens
With Bergen Linen, you don’t have to worry about guest-ready table linens. Our clients love that they know what they order is what they will receive. Retired linens are retired so they never make it to your restaurant table. From classic white table linen to a holiday red, our inventory has what your team is looking for.
Why not treat your guests to something a little special? Are your linens typically black, off-white, white or ivory? Add a fun pop of color by incorporating a red or pink overlay or napkin. Bergen Linen is here to help you with your special holiday selection.
Interested? Place your linen order by emailing info@bergenlinen.com or call (800) 789-8115
