When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Mary Hollis Huddleston Setting a perfectly laid table is an essential part of hosting.

Garten shared how exactly she goes about setting a table in an early 2000s issue of House Beautiful. At the time the now 73-year-old had a column in the publication called Ask the Barefoot Contessa.

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

Whether you're hosting a crowd or having an intimate holiday dinner for two, a little Thanksgiving table setting inspiration can help make your celebration a success. Beautiful and elegant ...

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Have you ever wondered how to set a table? The holidays are here, and with it, dinner parties as well as formal family meals that finally put grandma’s silver to use. Laying them out, however, can be ...

Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is a ...

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 ...

Dining etiquette stretches back centuries. To many people, formal table settings are an art form, and table manners are not to be taken lightly.