Cocktail Hour Linen Ideas

Having trouble trying to pick your linens for your cocktail tables? We don’t blame you. Today there are so many beautiful options and décor ideas to choose from, which is why we’ve narrowed down some of our top picks. Take a look!

Our Favorite 'Bling' Linen

Most people don’t realize the power of the perfect linen. Not only can it totally transform an arrangement or a space, but it can be perfectly coordinated to really emphasize your specific theme or color scheme and help it carry across a vast space.

While using your venue’s house linen is undoubtedly the more cost-effective solution, there is often a trade-off as these are usually a simple ivory or white and will not always match the rest of your chosen décor.

Here are some of our favorite Linen choices that will really add that ‘wow’ factor to your table:

Linen Tips

When creating your table assignments one of the most important things to know is how many guests fit per table. There are so many different table sizes that at times this can become a little tricky. We found the charts below which make it super easy not only to figure out how many guests you can accommodate on a table, but it also lets you know what size linen or overlay you would need. 

The most common table sizes are Banquet Tables of 6' and 8' feet, Round Tables of 60" and 72", 60" Square Tables and 36" Cocktail Rounds. Ask your venue what table sizes they have in their inventory and then follow the guides below. 

Poly Cotton Linen

When deciding on decor for your reception one of the most important factors is the linen. Many people go over the top with their decor and end up going with plain white linen. This can create some disconnect between the table and the centerpiece causing the room to look unbalanced. We always suggest that our clients upgrade their linen.

One of the main concerns when upgrading linen can be the cost. A great way to add some color and texture to your tables without adding to much to the budget is to go with a Poly Cotton linen. There are many different options and colors to chose from!

Here are some of our favorite:

Poly Dupioni 

Poly Burlap 

Poly Bengalore Silk 

Make sure to go over some of these options with your decorator when finalizing your decor.

Let The Linen Shine

A big term used in the decor planning stages of any wedding is always the word "Bling". Most brides want their decor to give a "wow factor" and adding a little bling is a great way to do this. If you don't want to go overboard with crystals a subtle way of including a little shine is through your linen! There are so many options nowadays that allow you to do as much or as little as you would like. From sequins, pallets, embroidery, and chain like details there is something for everyone.

Here are some of our favorites: