How to set the table for a birthday so that the holiday is remembered for a long time

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Designing a table for a birthday is a serious matter that requires preliminary preparation. After all, the holidays differ from everyday life in that on such days we try to decorate ourselves, the apartment, children and, of course, the festive table.

But how to set the table for a birthday, so that with just a glance at it it becomes clear that there is a holiday in the house, and the hostess is an excellent cook, decorator, organizer, and in general - a lady who is pleasant in all respects?

Firstly, you need to make sure that the table is conveniently located, and all guests can freely sit behind it. And this will require a sufficient number of seats. No wives on their husbands' laps, no children on the armrests of their parents' chairs. Because no matter what original birthday table you come up with, if it turns out to be uncomfortable to sit at it, the impression will be hopelessly spoiled.

How to set the table for a birthday depends primarily on the age of the hero of the occasion. If this is a preschool child, then the dishes should be from the categorybaby food: baked or steamed cutlets, cherry tomatoes, potatoes (cut into the shape of a mushroom, baked in the oven), you can make curly sandwiches (cut out figures from sausage, cheese and bread with a cookie cutter). It is best to set the table with a bright festive oilcloth with images of clowns or cartoon characters. Dishes can be taken disposable or plastic, also in bright colors. The best drinks are just water, juice or homemade compote.

And how to set the table for the birthday of a child of middle and high school age? More modest. Here you can get by with pizza or sausages in the dough (preferably homemade). Fresh vegetables and fruits should also be present, but you do not need to make crafts from them. The main rule: there should be a lot of food, because at this age, growing organisms require regular feeding. From drinks suitable children's champagne, water, juice, soda. And don't forget the candle cake. Sweet has always been and remains the main attribute of a children's holiday.

And finally, how to set the table for the birthday of an adult who cares about how it looks and what it tastes like, and will his liver get pissed off after a feast?

The first thing to decide is whether you will have a themed or traditional party. With the traditional, everything is clear: a beautiful tablecloth, napkins, sparkling dishes, flowers in the center of the table - all this will create a festive atmosphere of the holiday. It is better to put children at a separate table, at whichthen they can play or draw.

The theme party table should be decorated in accordance with the main idea of the holiday. For example, if you decide to spend a birthday in the Greek style, prepare the menu in advance and purchase products for it. The indispensable attributes of such a table should be olives (not Spanish - in brine, but Greek - in oil), feta cheese, fresh wheat bread, wine. Grilled meat and vegetables, stuffed eggplant, zucchini or tomatoes are good for hot dishes.

The table can be covered with a white tablecloth with a blue pattern or gold canvas (if the theme of the evening is Ancient Greece). In the center, put olive or laurel branches, flowers in simple vases or pots. White candles will look good, and not only on the table, but also on other surfaces - window sills, racks, cabinets.

Well, the main decoration of the festive table is laughter and good mood. So have fun, fool around, remember your childhood and youth - and then your birthday will be the best!