Ceramic tableware matching for festival dinners

When having a festival dinner, the matching of ceramic tableware can add a strong festive atmosphere to the dining table. It can be considered from the dimensions of style, color, pattern, function and matching with decoration. The following is a detailed introduction for you:

Fit the style of the festival

For traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, you can choose ceramic tableware with a traditional Chinese style. For instance, tableware with blue and white porcelain patterns, with its elegant blue patterns complementing the white porcelain body, exudes a classical and refined temperament, and can create a strong Chinese festival atmosphere. Or choose tableware with auspicious patterns, such as those printed with the characters "Fu", "Shou", and bats (symbolizing good fortune), which convey good wishes and make the festival dinner more ceremoniously meaningful.

For Western festivals such as Christmas and Thanksgiving, it would be more appropriate to pair them with ceramic tableware that features Western characteristics. For example, tableware with Christmas element patterns, such as those printed with Santa Claus, reindeer, snowflakes, Christmas trees, etc., can make people feel the strong festive atmosphere. Or choose tableware with retro European patterns to reflect the elegance and romance of Western festivals.

Pay attention to color coordination

Festival main color matching: Different festivals have their representative main colors, and the colors of tableware can correspond to them. During the Spring Festival, red is often the main color. You can choose red ceramic tableware, such as bright red plates and bowls, and pair them with golden borders or patterns, which is both festive and luxurious. For the Mid-Autumn Festival, you can choose tableware mainly in yellow and beige to create a warm and harmonious atmosphere of reunion.

Color contrast and complementarity: To enhance the visual effect of the dining table, a combination of color contrast or complementarity can be adopted. If the tablecloth on the dining table is in a dark color, then light-colored ceramic tableware can be chosen, such as a white dinner plate with colorful patterns, creating a sharp contrast and making the tableware more eye-catching. Conversely, if the tablecloth is in light colors, you can choose dark-colored or brightly patterned tableware to embellish it.

Select distinctive patterns

Festival symbol patterns: Select the corresponding patterns based on the symbolic meaning of the festival. During the Dragon Boat Festival, tableware can be printed with patterns such as zongzi and dragon boats to reflect the festival's characteristics. On Valentine's Day, ceramic tableware with patterns such as hearts and roses can add a romantic atmosphere.

Artistic style patterns: You can also choose some patterns with artistic styles, such as abstract paintings and ink-wash paintings, to enhance the artistic sense of the tableware. However, when choosing such patterns, it is important to blend them with the festive atmosphere and avoid them being too jarring.

Meet functional requirements

Dish matching: Match the tableware according to the dishes at the festival dinner. If there are soup dishes at the dinner party, deep-tasting soup bowls need to be prepared. Larger salad bowls can be used to hold salads. A larger plate is needed for the main course. In addition, you can also prepare some special tableware for serving signature dishes, such as sushi plates and steak plates, to enhance the professionalism and sense of ceremony of the meal.

Number matching: Prepare a sufficient number of tableware based on the estimated number of people dining together, and appropriately increase some spare tableware to prevent any damage or shortage of tableware. At the same time, the size of the tableware should also take into account the number of diners. If there are many people, slightly larger plates and bowls can be chosen to facilitate everyone's picking up of food.

Match the overall decoration

The color and pattern of ceramic tableware should be in harmony with the tablecloth. If the tablecloth is patterned, then the tableware can be chosen in a simpler style to avoid being too fancy. If the tablecloth is in solid color, the tableware can be chosen with some patterns or decorations to add a sense of layering to the dining table.

Echo other decorations: Besides the tablecloth, also consider the matching of tableware with other ornaments on the dining table, such as flowers, candles, napkins, etc. For instance, if there are red flowers placed on the dining table, the tableware can be chosen in the corresponding red or gold tones to make the entire dining table look more harmonious and unified.