First, the ABCs of table setting: Place the plates on the center of the placemat. Lay the napkin to the left of the plate, or get fancy with a fold — it's easier than you think.

An expert explains how to set a table and lay out a proper table setting, no matter whether you're hosting an everyday, casual, or formal occasion.

Here are some guidelines for proper table setting. Lizzie Post, great great granddaughter of etiquette expert Emily Post offers the video above for how to set a family dinner table based on your menu.

To ease holiday stress, set your dining room table for the big Thanksgiving dinner several days before the big day. But how do you go about choosing the right plate, spoon, or wine glass? To make ...

As if preparing the food for a dinner party wasn't stressful enough, there's also the struggle of setting the table correctly. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner with friends or a fancy ...

Tables set and salad served for a wedding reception. Share My mother believed that good table manners and setting the table properly were essential to one's upbringing.

How to Properly Set a Table. ... Setting the table for your dinner party may seem like the job you give to eager guests who insist on helping, but it should be done with care and prec.