Nov 24, 2021 · Taking into account modern tastes and sensibilities, here are some of our tips and tricks for setting a Victorian and Edwardian-inspired table for your own holiday gatherings!

Mar 24, 2010 · I have been thinking of hosting a Victorian dinner party. It's just a notion in my head right now, but I thought I should at least look into the proper way to entertain.

The key to a successful dinner party is servants who know just how to "wait at table" - and this article provides a detailed explanation of all the rules and requirements!

Jan 19, 2014 · Formal place settings today find their inspiration in the table etiquette of Victorian dinner parties. The Victorian-era dinner party reflected the values of a refined society, with an …

The number of articles that appeared on a properly set Victorian dinner table seems staggering today. For the dinner hostess of the late 1800s, every piece of table silver, china and …

Formal dining, like much of Victorian life, was strictly circumscribed by the rules of etiquette. Good table manners were, of course, paramount, but great emphasis was also placed on invitations, …

As the Victorians believed that every type of food required a special implement, the dinner table was a veritable excess of silver cutlery and glasses, all carefully laid in their correct positions.

May 29, 2018 · The table itself was to be beautifully adorned and spread out. This included place settings and name cards, the cleanest china and shiniest cutlery. Fruit plates and other …

Jun 10, 2020 · Hi in this video I wanted to show you an elegant dinner table setting for twelve decorated with a Victorian style flare. I show you how I put together this beautiful centerpiece …

Jul 26, 2018 · The importance of the dinning experience was significant during the Victorian Era, and while not all families could afford to create elaborate table settings, many could. As …