A properly set formal dinner table shows thoughtfulness and respect for guests while elevating any dining experience. Keep settings simple and practical by using only needed utens ...

A formal place setting has a standard way to arrange silverware, plates, and glasses. The fork goes on the left, and the glasses on the right.

Choose cloth napkins for a formal holiday look. Fold them into a classic rectangle and place them under silverware on the ...

For a client's baby shower, event planner Missy Peck designed this table with a gold-rimmed charger, sequined tablecloth, and a bouquet featuring red and pink roses. Kaitlin Saragusa Photography ...

Plopping down on the couch to watch "Seinfeld" reruns may be your usual dinner routine, but the holidays call for a little extra pizzazz -- including a beautifully set formal table. "For a festive ...