Even the most functional trestle tables can look incredible with a crisp cotton wholesale wedding tablecloth tied into your colour scheme with a contrasting table runner. The material and style are up to you, but look no further than WWS for the widest choice of brand new table runners, as well as fabrics for you to create exactly the look you’ve been dreaming of.
Using Table Runners
They are hardly everyday linen items, but the addition of a table runner to your wedding table decorations can make a big difference to your wedding’s ‘wow’ factor. After all, the whole point of a wedding is to create a special occasion where tables are little more lavish and formal than you’d expect elsewhere. The aim for your table runner is to add an ornamental touch, which can include colour, pattern, texture and shine. While they can be used on any surface, they tend to be most striking on long, rectangular tables. Wedding table runners create a focal point in what might otherwise be a sea of white.
As a rule of thumb, your runner should be roughly a third of the width of your table and around 30 centimetres longer; although you might want to make sure it simply matches the length of your tablecloths. A traditional table runner is placed in the middle of the table. For a more modern look, some couples opt for three narrower table runners placed across the width of the table. To avoid this looking too cluttered, keep a gap of about 60 centimetres between the runners and have each one around a quarter of the width of the table. For large round tables, you could try placing two table runners so they cross in the middle to create an ‘X’ shape.
Choosing Fabric And Colour
For many brides, the colour choice is the easiest part. Typically, couples opt to use a colour from their overall scheme or bouquet. Alternatively, it’s a good opportunity to tie your plain linens in with wedding decorations and the overall décor of the venue. This is something venues might want to consider when stocking up on wholesale wedding linen. Stick to basics for key items such as chair covers and tablecloths, but keep a stock of table runners that coordinate with the wall colour, carpet or existing furnishings.
However, the type of fabric can often make as much impact as the colour. The fabric could be either complementary or contrasting with other elements of décor. For example, vintage and rustic weddings might combine burlap or jute with lace in the runner; the delicacy of lace highlights the roughness of the rustic burlap. WWS has a wide choice of table runners in stock, from bold colours in shimmering satin to detailed textured runners featuring embroidery, velvet flocking and pin-tuck designs. There are even sequinned, striped and chevron styles to add interest and style.
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