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Lisa
Super October 2021

Table Overlays & Napkins

Lisa, on March 14, 2021 at 7:56 PM Posted in Style and Décor 0 12

So we've finally settled on our color scheme (Deep Teal, Tiffany Blue with gold accents). I'm trying to decide how to do the table overlays and napkins. Is it more esthetically pleasing to have a darker overlay and lighter napkins or lighter overlay and darker napkins? Either way, our chairs will be gold. All the weddings I've ever been to have light table overlays and darker napkins. Not sure if that's a coincidence or it's because it looks better.


My MOH is wearing Peacock from Azazie and she doesn't mind if she 'matches' the overlays; I don't think anyone would really notice since she is my only bridal party member so it won't be a bunch of people matching the overlays/napkins. My fiancé, his BM and the dad's are wearing Tiffany Blue ties.


What do you think? Should the accent tables (gift/cards, cake, foyer, seating cards) and sweetheart table be the same as the guest tables or the opposite?


It's really not something to overthink, but just trying to get thoughts.

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Latest activity by Lisa, on March 16, 2021 at 10:21 AM
  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Only you will notice the colors matching. Go with whatever looks best and move onto the next thing.

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  • Lisa
    Super October 2021
    Lisa ·
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    I'm not worrying about the colors matching.. just wondering about which looks best, darker overlays or light, with the opposite napkins.

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  • Stacey
    Super October 2018
    Stacey ·
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    I don't think you are overthinking, a change in colors or lighting can totally change the look of a room. I think it depends more on the overall feeling you are going for. Darker colors tend to create a moody romantic vibe, and I think lighter colors give off a more whimsical (but still romantic) vibe.

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  • Lisa
    Super October 2021
    Lisa ·
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    That’s a great point. I think we want a more romantic vibe. Thanks!
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  • M
    Super June 2021
    Melanie ·
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    With those colors, I think a dark table with lighter napkins would look better! Tiffany blue is a very stand out color, so I think it would like better on the table rather than in your face as an overlay. Depending on the vibe of your wedding, I honestly think all white tables with either teal or tiffany blue napkins would look even better! And then use whichever color your choose for your accent tables.

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    Master January 2019
    Cassidy ·
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    I did white table cloths with navy runners and dusty blue napkins. Mostly I did it this way because it’s what I found in the colors I needed if that makes sense (I couldn’t find runners in the lighter shade that matched). I liked the navy against the white because it popped more than A lighter color would.


    Since you said overlay I’m assuming it’s going to cover the entire table top so you wouldn’t need that contrast against the white. I think personally I’d prefer the napkin to be lighter, but I think either choice would be fine.
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  • Just Said Yes March 2022
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    Darker on bottom lighter on top
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  • Lisa
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    Lisa ·
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    Thanks! This is what I'm leaning towards!

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  • Lisa
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    Lisa ·
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    I think that's what we are going to do, thanks!

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  • Lisa
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    Lisa ·
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    Your colors sound pretty!

    I think we'll do the darker overlay and light napkin, thank you!

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  • Just Said Yes March 2022
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    Then when u finish with your table settings.. I may be interested in buying for my daughter...she has similar colors but has 150 guests next Feb or March!
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  • Lisa
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    Lisa ·
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    Oh I wish I could! Our venue requires us to rent from them.
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