Whether you're getting ready to do some spring entertaining or just happen to be planning an intimate brunch for Mother's Day this weekend, what's certain to impress both guests and family alike is a well-dressed table. And, a pretty table setting doesn't necessarily mean you need expensive china or the finest table linens. A stylish table setting can be as simple as using a bold tablecloth and napkin rings as accents to grouping colorful vases in the middle as centerpieces.
Flip through the slideshow below for 16 pretty table settings that will definitely wow any guest at your next get-together. And let us know what you like to include in your settings when you entertain family and friends.
We love the casual and breezy look of this table setting, which combines subdued blues and greens with bright bursts of yellow.
Flickr photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinnerseries/5974899146/sizes/z/in/set-72157627154112511/" target="_hplink">Dinner Series</a>
Set for an afternoon tea party, the pink napkins and their shiny holders stand out against the bright porcelain tableware. Hot pink teaspoon add an extra bold pop of color.
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It's the perfect season for an alfresco dinner. At this one, large hurricanes, a silver pitcher and silverware with wooden handles offer a beachy yet slightly rustic look.
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The graphic tablecloth and the colorful abstract painting in the background make this dining area an instant focal point. The napkins complement the hints of blues found in the art and tablecloth.
Flickr photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/artbystevejohnson/4616301790/sizes/z/in/photostream/" target="_hplink">Steve A Johnson</a>
This stylish table setting is anchored by the centerpieces, which are made up of low vases that hold neatly rolled up napkins and their holders. The deep violet and gold hues provided added elegance.
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Floral patterns bring a charming touch to this table setting, which has a tablecloth that's printed with a lacy vine pattern and the napkins are embroidered with a simple leaf design.
Flickr photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnunn/2179493176/sizes/z/in/photostream/" target="_hplink">Don Nunn</a>
The polished silverware and the trim around the plates at this dinner table appear especially shiny thanks to the red, orange and brown table linens, which give the overall setting a warm and inviting look.
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The jewel-toned blue plates and the placemats with cutout patterns bring a touch of whimsy to this table setting. The colorful bird plate continues the light-hearted theme.
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Orange placemats used for each seat help give this casual dinner table setting a cohesive look.
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Rows of blue drinking glasses and vases accented with a sprig of lavender make for colorful accents to the white napkins and plates.
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From the clear candleholders and the tall yellow candlesticks to the heavy grey tablecloth, this table setting is all about conjuring a glamorous atmosphere.
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Simple neon napkin ties add a very bright and unexpected pop of color to this table setting.
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Accessories such as oversize brown napkins and tall red candlesticks make for rustic accents that give this table setting a very sophisticated appeal.
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