1. Start with the tables

• Tablecloths in your main colour
• Overlays or runners in an accent colour
• Napkins and napkin rings
• Underplates – the easiest way to make a table look expensive

2. Add a centrepiece to every table

Choose one style and repeat it: centrepieces, candelabras, vases, lanterns or mirror plates with candles. Keep centrepieces either low or tall enough that guests can still see each other across the table.

3. Dress the chairs

Chair covers with chair ties turn simple plastic chairs into wedding chairs – or go straight for Tiffany chairs.

4. Create a focal point

Every great event has one spot everybody photographs: a backdrop, flower circle or arch, welcome board or a photo board. Put it behind the main table or near the entrance.

5. Finishing touches

• Cake stands for the cake and dessert table
• Carpets for the aisle or entrance
• Lighting for evening events
• Props and themes for birthdays and kids' parties

Checklist by event

Money-saving tips

• Pick one statement piece (like a flower arch) instead of lots of small items.
• Use colour in the linen and keep everything else neutral – it looks stylish and costs less.
• Book everything from one supplier so it all arrives in one delivery.
• Visit our showroom in Boksburg to see colours in real life before you choose.