Master the Art of Tablescaping: Akeshi Akinseye's Guide to Elegant Table Settings

Close-up of a luxurious tablescape with mixed floral arrangements.

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Join Akeshi Akinseye, an expert in elegance and tradition, for a journey into the art of tablescaping. In our latest video, "Tablescapes 101," Akeshi shares her insights on creating a table setting that is both visually stunning and functional for any luxurious gathering.

Akeshi Akinseye demonstrating table setting techniques for an elegant event.

Photo by Hannah Schweiss Photography

Welcome to The Art of Celebrating!

I'm thrilled to share my guide to creating a visually stunning tablescape, perfect for any luxurious gathering. A well-set table is the first step in crafting an unforgettable dining experience. I'll walk you through this process, starting with a clean, pressed tablecloth as the foundation.

Explore the beauty of arranging elements such as flowers, and the art of mixing and matching plates and glassware. I’ll also guide you in the placement of flatware, glassware, and linens, focusing on the details that create an inviting atmosphere.

Key details such as personalized napkin, candles, candleholders, menus, and place cards are highlighted to add those final touches that make a table setting truly special. Whether it's for a holiday dinner or a casual brunch, the guide provides you with the necessary guidelines to create an inviting and memorable table setting.

Join me in setting a table to perfection, whether for a holiday dinner or a casual brunch.

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Whether it's a holiday dinner or a casual brunch, these guidelines will help you create an elegant and welcoming table for any occasion. Now, it's your turn to set the stage for a memorable meal.

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Akeshi Akinseye

Akeshi Akinseye is the founder and CEO of Kesh Events and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations.

She is widely regarded as One of the best Wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more. 

Her insights and work have been featured in national publications like Brides, PartySlate, Modern Luxury Weddings, Inside Weddings, Yahoo, ESPN, New York Times etc and she appears regularly in media outlets like ABC, The Tribune and more.

She is the author of the best-selling book, The Art of Floral And Event Design” and founder and editor of celebrations and lifestyle magazine, The Art of Celebrating. Her creativity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember.

http://www.akeshiakinseye.com
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