• Napkins Web
• Let Novelty Cocktail Napkins Set The Tone
• Selecting your Wedding Napkins
• The Elegance Of Linen Napkins
• Crystal Napkin Rings - A Touch Of Class
• Indispensable Napkin Dispensers
• Napkin Rings - The Basics
• Folding Napkins Made Simple And Easy
• Make Your Party Memorable With Printed Napkins
• An Artistic Touch With Beaded Napkin Rings
• Cocktail Napkin Holders - Practical And Whimsical
• The Simplicity Of Paper Napkins
• Pomeranian Napkin Holders And Beyond… A Gift Guide For Pomeranian Lovers
• Napkin Etiquette
• Placemats And Napkins - Beyond The Basics
• Bulk Napkin Dispensers: A Symbol Of Yesteryear?
• Celebrate With Christmas Napkins
• Add Pizzazz With Cocktail Napkins
• Napkin Folding Dos And Don'ts

Napkin Folding Dos And Don'ts

You have a formal dinner planned and you've invited all of your closest friends. You want to impress them with your cooking, your wine selection, and last but not least, your decorations. You've looked at online images and perhaps bought a book or two on napkin folding and you've decided to give it a shot.

Before you sit down to make your first fold, there are a few things that you will want to consider before embarking on your napkin folding journey. These include the appropriateness of napkin folding for your dinner presentation, the time that you have to spend on learning and perfecting the art of napkin folding, and finally the design itself

Appropriateness

The first thing that you will want to consider is the appropriateness of your napkin folding. While an elegant touch, you have to consider the guests that you are inviting. The goal of all etiquette is to make the guest feel as comfortable as possible. If you think that your guests will respond well to an elaborate fabric rose sitting on their plate, then by all means, express your talent. But if you think that this may be too much for your formal event, you may want to stick with rolling the napkin and using a napkin ring to present an equally as lovely alternative.

Time

The next aspect that you want to consider is time. You will want to take the time to learn the different styles and techniques of napkin folding if you want to present your best work to your guests. You will want to practice to make sure you are folding the napkin correctly. In addition to learning and practicing the technique, you will also want to give yourself plenty of time to fold the napkins on the day of your event. Its not something that you will want to be doing last minute.

Design

If you have determined that yes, napkin folding is appropriate and yes, you do have time to donate to the project, the next thing that you need to determine is what type design you wish to use. There are many different designs to choose from. Wedding Details offers eleven examples of napkin folding that are sure to delight your guests. These include the French Pleat, the Candle, the Crown, the Goblet Fan, the Peak, the Flame, the Trifold, the Opera Fan, the Bird of Paradise, the Cardinal Hat and the Rose.

Regardless of the design you choose, napkin folding can be a great way to decorate your table for a formal event and impress your guests.