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LINENS

Your guide to sizes:

Round Tables

Seats 2
Table dimensions:
30” diameter x 30” tall
Floor length: 90” round
Lap length: 60” round
Overlay: 54” square
Puddle: 96” round or larger
Seats 2-4
Table dimensions:
36” diameter x 30” tall
Floor length: 96” round
Lap length:
Overlay: 54” square
Puddle: 108” round or larger
Seats 4-6
Table dimensions:
48” diameter x 30” tall
Floor length: 108” round
Lap length: 72” square
Overlay:
Puddle: 120” round or larger
Seats 8
Table dimensions:
60” diameter x 30” tall
Floor length: 120” round
Lap length: 90” round
Overlay: 72” square
Puddle: 132” round
Seats 8-10
Table dimensions:
72” diameter x 30” tall
Floor length: 132” round
Lap length: 108” round
Overlay: 90” square
Puddle:

Rectangle Tables

Seats 4, but most commonly used for displays
Table dimensions:
48” long x 30” wide x 30” tall
Floor length: 90” x 108”
Lap length:
Overlay: 54” square
Puddle:
Seats 6 (if using ends, seats 8)
Table dimensions:
72” long x 30” wide x 30” tall
Floor length: 90” x 132”
Lap length: 60” x 120”
Overlay: 54” square
Puddle:
Seats 8, (if using ends, seats 10)
Table dimensions:
96” long x 30” wide x 30” tall
Floor length: 90” x 156”
Lap length: 60” x 120”
Overlay: 54” square
Puddle:
Seats 8, (if using ends seats 10-12)
Table dimensions:
96” long x 48” wide x 30” tall
Floor length: 108” x 156”
Lap length:
Overlay:
Puddle:

Cocktail Tables

Seats 2-3
Table dimensions:
30” diameter x 30” tall
Floor length: 90” round
Lap length: 60” round
Overlay: 54” square
Puddle: 96” round
Seats 2-4
Table dimensions:
36 “ diameter x 30” tall
Floor length: 96” round
Lap length: 54” square
Overlay: 54” square
Puddle: 108” round or larger
Table dimensions:
30” diameter x 42” tall
Floor length: 120” round
Lap length:
Overlay: 54” square
Puddle: 132” round
Table dimensions:
36” diameter x 42” tall
Floor length: 120”
Lap length:
Overlay: 54” square
Puddle: 132” round
Table dimensions:
30” long x 30” wide x 42” tall
Floor length:
Lap length:
Overlay: 54” square or 90” square
Puddle:

Your guide to fabrics:

01.

POLYESTER
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Poly is the standard linen included in most rentals or through caterers.
02.

Cott’n Eaz
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A spun polyester that feels closer to a natural fiber like cotton.
03.

MAJESTIC
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A textured synthetic silk. It’s reversible, with a shiny and a matte side.
04.

SATIN / LAMOUR
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This fabric is thick and soft to the touch, with a subtle sheen. Durable and flame retardant, too!
05.

CHENILLE
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Velvety cord that has some sheen and texture.
06.

VELVET
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Heavy and soft material. Great for winter and transitional events.
07.

Cotton / Linen
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Woven natural fibers with some organic texture. Can be embroidered or patterned.
08.

TAFFETA
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Synthetic fabric with a sheen, reads somewhat iridescent or metallic.
09.

KRINKLE
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Stretchy and textured, great for layering and draping.
10.

SEQUINS
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Sequins stitched onto taffeta or another textile. Light catching, hard to clean.
11.

LACE
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Typically polyester and sheer. Comes in traditional and modern patterns. Usually requires a base linen in a solid color.
12.

DAMASK
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Thick, heavy, tone on tone, and reversible. Has a classic and regal feel to it.

FAQs

Isn’t it cheaper to buy our own?

Short answer - maybe. BUT. It’s a giant hassle. Linens are heavy and most households don’t have the proper equipment to press and store them. They can be difficult to resell and it’s unlikely you’ll use them again. If you compare the time and effort it requires, I almost always recommend that it’s more cost-effective to rent.

So why does it cost so much?

The linens need to be prepped, pressed, hung, wrapped, counted, delivered, set up, and picked up. THEN laundered, treated, repaired, and maybe even replaced. The maintenance needs to cover food and wine stains, candle wax, burn marks, and items that simply go missing. Lots of labor and love go into making sure your linens are perfect!

Where do we look?

Locally, we love Party Mosaic and the 1978 Collection. For shipping, BBJ La Tavola and Something Vintage have a great selection.

Which should we prioritize?

If your budget doesn’t have space for upgraded linens across the board, selecting a more luxe napkin and cocktail table linen will make a big impact. They are the most exposed and will be touched the most by guests, so they will be memorable.