White & Silver Table Decorating

Tablecloths and Napkins

• Use white linen tablecloths alone for white and silver table decorating, or alternate with white and silver tablecloths for each table. Other ideas include draping silver mesh material over white tablecloths or decorating with silver tablecloths only. Use sheets of aluminum foil as a unique alternative to linens, particularly for science fiction-themed parties. Place white napkins held together by metal silver bands at each table setting or silver napkins kept together with white lace strips of scrap fabric.

Tableware

• Silver flatware is an obvious yet ideal choice for white and silver table decorating, though white plastic flatware is an option for more casual get-togethers. Use white ceramic plates emblazoned with silver patterns and designs or all-silver plates to match silver flatware. Use silver or white glasses on alternate tables, or look for white glasses with silver accents or vice versa. Silver goblets are another option that work especially well for Gothic-themed events. Use one kind of silver goblet, or mix and match.

Centerpieces

• White and silver centerpiece ideas include white roses in silver vases tied with white ribbon. If desired, intersperse silver floral trim in between the white roses, or dust the roses with silver glitter. Other ideas include white candle displays; utilize three of the same style candles in assorted sizes with painted silver designs on them. Create a variety of white flower bouquets as centerpieces; flower ideas include white daisies, lily of the valleys, dogwood and white irises.

Name Cards

• Ideas for name cards include white name cards hand-written with silver ink or white block lettering over silver paper. Layer white and silver paper for thicker name cards, or cut shapes out of name cards, such as white flower or silver moon shapes. Other ideas include white card stock over pieces of tin foil or pieces of inexpensive silver jewelry with small white name tags attached.