Recent Popular Paper Items: Two Key Points to Keep in Mind When Making Your Own "Placemats"

Recently Popular Paper Item "Table Mats" ♡

A paper item that has recently been gaining popularity is the "table mat" that is placed on guest tables＊

By laying table mats at the seats where guests will sit, the table setting becomes more colorful compared to just using a tablecloth, and

they are also popular items because you can write menus and messages from the bride and groom♩

What to be Careful About When DIYing Table Mats?

There are two "points to be careful about" when making table mats＊

What do you think those are?

@kiyono0225

This time, I will introduce points to keep in mind when DIYing table mats◎

Caution 1: Check the Size When Making Table Mats

The first thing to be cautious about when making table mats is the "size"＊

While A4 size is popular for table mats, depending on the size of the guest table and the number of people, an A4 size table mat might be too large to use.

There have been brides who had to give up because the A4 table mats overlapped with cutlery and bread plates or hung off the table.

It would be best to check the size first and, if possible, adjust it, but

it would be too sad if you made table mats and then found out on the day of the event that they couldn’t be placed because the size didn’t match.

So, brides who want to "DIY table mats!" should first consult with their planner to confirm what size table mats can be placed◎

Caution 2: Avoid Overlapping Plates and Menus

Next, I will introduce the importance of ensuring that the plates and menu text do not overlap.

While it’s common to write the food and drink menus on the table mats, attention must be paid to where you write the menu!

If you write the menu in the center of the table mat, guests will not be able to see the menu without lifting up their plates.

Many people likely want to see the menu while eating, but if the menu is under the plate, it’s inconvenient because they have to lift the plate…!

Therefore, when writing the menu on the table mats, be sure to ensure that the plates and menu do not overlap◎

When writing, you can:

☑ Write at both ends of the table mat

☑ Write on the left side and place the plate on the right

☑ Write towards the bottom

It's also good if you can check the size and shape of the plate beforehand as a precaution.

Create Table Mats with These Two Points in Mind＊

I have introduced two points to consider when making table mats＊

☑ Check the size

☑ Ensure that the menu text does not overlap with the plate

These two points are the basics when making table mats◎

Keep these points in mind, and try DIYing beautiful table mats♡

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