Designing A Bridal Shower Dessert Table Planning a beautiful bridal shower can be overwhelming, but with a little planning, and the use of creative props, you can create a spectacular dessert table! Choose your colors. Your dessert table should complement the color palette you have chosen for your event. Examples include bright citrus hues, pastels, or color combinations such as white and black. After choosing your color palette, choose a matching design theme for your dessert table. Examples include damask, cherry-blossoms, or something whimsical. Coordinate the items on your dessert table with your theme, incorporating the theme into your cookies, your cake design, your background and so on. Once you decide on a theme or color scheme for your event, create a backdrop for your display. A backdrop will draw guests’ attention to the table and ensure it’s the focal point of the room or space where you’re entertaining. Backgrounds can be created using painted canvas, wallpaper, fabric or any other material. Including a three dimensional element brings the scene to life. An easy way to set up the backdrop is by attaching it to a foam core board and placing it on the table, leaning it against the wall. Choose your plates and platters wisely. Use dishes that match the look you’re going for. For a modern look, pick vessels with clean edges. For a more romantic themed table, pick vessels that have scallops or ruffled edges. If planning on creating various dessert tables for future events, purchase white cake
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stands, platters and plates. White is versatile and can be dressed up for any event. Get two of each item so that you can easily create symmetry on the table. Once you have the basics, add some fun pieces to your collection in various styles and colors. Determine the layout for your dessert table. Draw a sketch of the table and focus on the positioning of dishes and decorative pieces. Symmetrical tables look more sleek and modern, while asymmetrical tables can be more whimsical. If you’re going for symmetry, start by deciding on a centerpiece, like a cake set up high on a ruffled tiered cake stand, and then build out from there, creating balance with serving dishes and your desserts. A beautiful flower arrangement also makes for a stunning focal point. Choosing an asymmetrical look allows you to be a bit more free and creative since you don’t have to be so precise. It also lets you create a focal point on either side, and bring in eclectic decor to add to the overall look. Nothing ‘matches’ but everything ties in together through color and style. When setting up your platters, position them strategically, arranging them in a variety of tiers and depths. Use vases, photo frames, apothecary jars, wrapped gift boxes, cake and cupcake stands and other clever tools to introduce height into your table. Begin from the center and work outward, or begin from the two ends and work inward. From there you can add varying rows and levels to fill in the blank space.