Take a Seat

It never hurts to re-familiarize yourself with the proper table setting guidelines every now and then. With several set-up options, it can all get confusing! Being in the Wedding biz, I finding myself at many tastings and set-up is crucial. Also, it's imperative for a planner to know the proper layout. When you throw your next dinner party, setting the table will be easy as pie! Guests in the hospitality business will appreciate your knowledge.

No matter what here are some tips from the etiquette guru, Emily Post.

- Utensils are placed in the order of use, that is, from the outside in.  Forks go to the left of the plate, and knives and spoons go to the right.

- Holding your hands in front of you, touch the tips of your thumbs to the tips of your forefinergers to make a lower case ‘b’ with your left hand and a lower case ‘d’ with your right hand. This reminds you that ‘bread and butter’ go to the left of the place setting and ‘drinks’ go on the right.

- Knife blades always face the plate

- Bon Appetit!