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A Beautiful Romantic Table Setting Perfect for Valentines Day

Don’t you love a romantic table setting? I sure do, and Valentine’s Day is just perfect for one!

This one is a subtly romantic table setting – one you could use all year, not just at this very romantic holiday.

A romantic table setting

I do so love gold, silver, and white. They’re elegant but understated, and make a big impact when you use them together.

Closeup of plate stack and forks

Add in some soft color with the flower arrangement, and you’ve got the makings of a lovely romantic table setting.

romantic table setting with pink centerpiece

I actually did a series about the same table with different centerpieces which illustrates this point perfectly. Here’s the first one, if you want to check it out.

Romantic Table Setting for a Double Date

We love to have people over. And more often than not, we share Valentine’s Day with close friends – a double date if you will!

Here, I put the table to its smallest proportions so it has a more intimate feel than usual.

Full view of romantic table setting

This set up is very like what I do almost every time we sit down at the table. But with a few extra touches to elevate it for our double date.

First, a Lovely Tablecloth

To me, a tablecloth says “fancy!” For instance, I use a charger almost every night. But I almost never use a tablecloth unless I want my table to be extra special. And a white tablecloth is the fanciest of all! (At least the most formal of all.) And it makes a great base for a romantic table setting.

This one has a lot of texture, which I love. The days of the rigidly ironed tablecloth are gone, but I still like to keep mine as wrinkle-free as possible. This one just came straight out of the dryer and onto the table.

Side view of table set with gold, silver, and white

Place Cards Make a Romantic Table Setting Even More Intimate

Place cards are another little touch that makes a table so much more special. Here, I asked my wonderful husband, who is way more artistic than I am, to write the guests’ names on the cards.

Top view of gold place setting and pink centerpiece

I’ve seen tons of creative ways to use place cards. You can put them in stands or even stick them in pinecones, depending on the look you’re going for. In this case, I just set them gently on the plate for some casual elegance.

These particular cards are heavy glossy card stock, and come folded like a tent. Since I was down to my last few and wasn’t going to stand them up anyway, I cut them on the fold to make a flat card.

Crystal for Elegance

If a tablecloth says fancy, crystal says “elegant!” Here we have some crystal candle holders and centerpiece vase (which you’ll see more of later) with lots of cut facets for maximum sparkle.

We also have wine glasses that not only sparkle, but have a lovely gold rim around the top. Together they go a long way toward making our romantic table setting elegant as well.

romantic table setting with cut crystal glasses

They also have a beautiful etched floral design, which echoes the florals in our centerpiece.

Top view of etching on wine glasses

Which brings us to the next romantic touch –

A Beautiful Centerpiece in Valentines Colors

Pink is the color of romance! (It’s really a perfect color to accent a wide variety of table settings, not just romantic table settings. I’ve always wanted to do a black and white and pink one, for instance.) But in this case, it IS romantic and does justice to our white, gold, and silver table.

romantic table setting with pink centerpiece closeup

This arrangement uses my basic concept of three different shades of the same color. The lilies are light pink, the carnations (which weren’t all the way open for this photo,) are a little deeper shade, and the tulips a deep pink. They complement each other while still keeping a cohesive look.

The eucalyptus gives the arrangement some extra width, and also some flowy movement that I really like.

What’s a Romantic Table Setting Without Candles?

And finally, candles! A true nod to romance.

Tall white taper candles with pink centerpiece in table setting

I also wanted to point out another little thing that adds so much to your setting. See the greenery behind the table on the buffet? That’s the eucalyptus and unopened lilies left over from making my centerpiece! I just stuck them in a pitcher, and set them out. It wasn’t an “arrangement,” but it added a nice extra touch to the room.

Closeup of white pitcher with greenery and lilies

Thanks for sharing my romantic table setting! Let me know how you make your settings romantic – I’d love to hear what you’re planning for the occasion!

And here’s a secret! With the exception of only 3 things, this whole table was set with pieces from Goodwill that I picked up for less than $90 on a lunch hour! You can share my shopping trip at the YES YOU REALLY CAN SET A BEAUTIFUL TABLE FOR CHEAP! post.

More Double Date Inspiration

And if you’d like more inspiration, hop on over to my friend Rani at Lone Star Gatherings for her wonderful suggestions for a budget friendly Double Date dinner!

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Pink heart graphic

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    • Barbara Leone says

      Thanks so much Judee! That’s so sweet of you, and sweet of you to stop by too. I popped over to your blog and love it! I’ll definitely be making a return visit to find out more about iguanas AND all things gluten free! 🙂

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  6. Lynne says

    Such a beautiful table setting, Barbara! It is so elegant and pretty! Thank you so much for sharing at Tuesday Turn About! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  8. Crissy says

    Hi Barbara! Your table is so romantic and lovely. That tablecloth is beautiful, and I especially love your centerpiece arrangement. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Barbara Leone says

      I plan to be a regular over there! You did such a wonderful job with your very first party – it’s absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for popping in, and enjoy our sunshine today! (Oh wait – maybe that sunshine thing is just wishful thinking … !) 🙂 Happy Friday my friend!

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  11. Marieza says

    Your table setting is absolutely gorgeous, Barbara! Also, your blog in general is lovely and I’m subscribing right now!
    I appreciate your interaction on my posts, thank you!

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  14. Kim says

    Barbara, this is absolutely stunning! Wow! Who wouldn’t feel honored to dine at this beautiful table? Your flowers are gorgeous and I just love those pretty wine glasses – have you used them before and if you did how did I miss those lol? I hope you have a wonderful double date dinner for Valentine’s Day! Take care!

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    • Barbara Leone says

      Kim you are so sweet! I’m so glad you like it! The glasses are new, and there’s a story behind them that I’ll tell you about pretty soon! 🙂 Can’t wait to see your next table too!

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    • Barbara Leone says

      Thanks Jenna – that’s one of my favorite ways to make a few flowers go a long way! 🙂 Dreaming of all your yummy sweets today – it’s cold and rainy and perfect for sitting by the fire with some treats!

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    • Barbara Leone says

      Thanks Sean! I was wondering the other day about how your Mardi Gras dinner turned out last year – it’s almost time to start planning another one! 🙂 Happy Tablescaping!

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  18. Renae says

    Gorgeous! You have me thinking of Tablescape ideas. This is simple elegance at its finest. And oh my goodness, your wine glasses are stunning! Hugs to you, my friend.

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