Linens...worth it?

I bought mine used for $10 a piece for floor length table cloths for 8 foot tables. I have the white folding banquet tables though. I think the wooden tables by themselves are really pretty with a runner. It would just depend on what kind of tables you have. There's sites that are cheaper than renting sometimes.

Commenting to Follow, I also need to figure out the linen situation really soon.

I found cheap linen napkins on efavormart.com and I think there’s even tablecloths there too! I’m struggling with the same thing. I’m frugal and hate having to spending $100 on linen lol!

Linens and overlays make a huge difference in the room. Banquet tables aren't aesthetically pleasing. Colored linens and textured overlays are more expensive, but even if you did a simple white it would help to bring the whole room together.

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Our venue supplies floor length ivory tablecloths, I'm just looking for an overlay or colored tablecloth to warm it up a bit. It's a hotel ballroom and the tables are pretty, but really plain.

While overlays may be unnecessary, I would say at least long tablecloths and napkins make a huge difference in a space. you can go with a lower level rental package that just includes these and you won't be disappointed! But anything more than the basics will probably not even be on your guests' radar, unless you have friends that are planning their wedding for a date after yours and taking notes!

I purchased overlays at one of the discount sites online. They were like $5 apiece for red satin ones and yes they looked beautiful- we used them at our stag & doe and will use again at the wedding.

I prefer table runners to overlays.

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I'm usually with you on that, I don't always like the way they look, but I found some beautiful floor length overlays that I am in love with! Just not in love with the price, especially for a rental!

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It's often less expensive to buy linens rather than rent them. Yes, you will have to iron them before use, but seriously, you can often just give them away after the wedding and still pay less than renting.

What size are your tables? Are you looking for organza overlays or something else?

Check out www.cvlinens.com www.tableclothsfactory.com

There are lots of old threads you can search for other recommendations.

We used the linens from our venue. I didn't feel the need to pay extra for colored linens. Instead I did pops of color by putting a small flower at each setting. I think it turned out pretty.

View Quoted Comment Thanks for pointing me in the direction of the website. So many options that are really quite reasonable in pricing!

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Beautiful! Are those white or ivory? I love your centerpieces, I'm designing one that is similar!

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I'm looking for something like this, but so far no luck outside of local companies.

floor length overlay

View Quoted Comment They're white. Here is a close up of the centerpiece.

View Quoted Comment Are the linens underneath white? Could you maybe find a lace overlay to put on the white linens to get a similar effect for less?

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This company has that overlay

https://www.peakeventservices.com/product/vintage-gold/

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Yup, that's the local company! lol. I reached out to them, but haven't heard back yet. Thanks for trying though!

We're using the venue's linens for the guest tables. No overlays or runners, keeping the guest tables pretty monochromatic with gold touches as the uplight is a bit strong in the venue.

For the sweetheart table and the cake table, we actually purchased fabric from the downtown fashion district in our city and had the table cloths made. Afterwards, they're ours to keep and give away. If you have sewing skills yourself then you're only paying for the fabric.

We splurged on renting silk linens because I really wanted that textured silk sheen to elevate the ambience. But we used the hotel's linens for the brunch the next morning. I literally waited until the week before the wedding to make this decision because it was about $35 per table to rent these so I decided to just go for it. When I saw the room that night I loved the look and was so happy I decided to splurge on these!