Holiday Place Settings: How Rentals Make Hosting Easier

By Broadview Rental - Your Northeast Ohio Event Partner

The holiday season is here! This season has a way of bringing people together over a warm table, familiar food and the joy of gathering with those we love. If you are hosting this season, you already know that creating a beautiful holiday tablescape can be an added stress on top of all of the other planning. Between cooking, cleaning and coordinating guests, the "extras" often end up last on the list. That's where place setting rentals can take the pressure off and help you design a warm and inviting space without the stress.

At Broadview Rental, we have spent over 40 years helping Northeast Ohio families transform their homes for Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas brunches, corporate holiday parties, New Year's celebrations and every gathering in between. Whether you are aiming for cozy and traditional, modern and minimal, or full-on holiday glam, rentals are a simple & sustainable way to build a beautiful table without buying and storing everything yourself. 

Below is your complete guide to creating holiday place settings and seasonal decor with the help of event rentals. 

Why Holiday Place Settings Matter

When guests walk into your home, the table is usually the first thing they gravitate towards. A well thought out tablescape sets the mood and the tone for your holiday event. 

Great place settings help you achieve the following: 

• Cut down on kitchen chaos by giving every guest a designated spot. 
• Make your food the center of attention as a well-dressed table elevates even the simplest dishes. 
• Create "Pinterest-worthy" moments your guests will love to photograph. 
• Add warmth and personality through color, texture and layering.

You don't need to be a designer to create a beautiful holiday table. You really just need the right pieces and that's where rentals can help to pull it all together. 

The Power of Renting Your Holiday Tableware

Buying enough dishware, glassware, chargers and linens for a big holiday gathering can get expensive quickly. Once the event is over you still need to clean, polish, store and protect everything all year long. 

Renting gives you the best of both worlds: 

• Affordable access to high-quality place settings
• Endless style options, from classic white to textured glass
• No worrying about storage or keeping a "holiday set" you only use once
• Professional cleaning included - just return them when you are done

If you are hosting a large family (hello, Northeast Ohio holiday reunions!), renting ensures that every place setting matches and really sets the tone for a cohesive event. 

How to Build a Holiday-Ready Place Setting

1. Start With the Foundation: Linens

Linens are the easiest way to warm up a space instantly. For holiday gatherings, we love warm, rich tones such as deep forest green, classic cranberry red, bright winter white, champagne or gold and navy or charcoal for a modern twist. Warm textures such as velvet or matte satin add that little extra glam.

Table linens, runners, and napkins create the base that ties your entire theme together. If you're hosting multiple events, rentals lets you switch colors without committing to buying. 

2. Layer in Plates, Chargers and Bowls

A layered place setting gives the table a full, dimensional look. Start with a charger plate and then add a dinner plate, a salad plate and a soup bowl. 

Mixing textures and colors creates dimension without feeling cluttered. 

3. Add Flatware That Fits Your Style

Flatware changes the entire personality of your table. Some favorite rental friendly holiday choices are Matte Gold, Hammered Stainless Steel or a more traditional teardrop shape with American Harmony. 

When everything matches, your table instantly feels elevated. 

4. Choose the Right Glassware

Holiday toasts deserve beautiful glassware. You might include water goblets, wine glasses and champagne flutes. Nothing says festive like matching stemware, especially when it is paired with candlelight and natural greenery.

5. Add Holiday Accents and Decor

This is where you can have fun with rentals or items you already have. Consider evergreen branches or eucalyptus, taper candles or floating candles (we love these in cylinder vases of various heights,) pine cones and ornaments or small votives scattered around the table. 

Pro tip: Keep centerpieces low so guests can see each other across the table. 

Holiday Tables Themes You Can Create With Rentals

Classic Christmas Red & Green

Think red napkins, dark green velvet linen, gold matte flatware and warm candlelight.

White Winter Wonderland 

Set your base with white linens and add silver chargers, glass candle holders and soft greenery for a dreamy, snow-inspired table. 

Modern Minimalist Holiday

Gold matte flatware, charcoal linens, simple greenery and clear glassware create a clean and sophisticated look. 

Cozy & Rustic

Wooden chargers, warm-toned linens, soft candlelight and textured napkins make this look feel like a cabin Christmas. 

Hosting Tips to Make Your Holiday Stress-Free

1. Set your table the night before to reduce day of chaos
2. Create a kids' table with washable linens and fun touches
3. Rent extra seating so everyone has a comfortable place to gather
4. Have a designated drink station with rented glassware to avoid kitchen congestion
5. Don't forget serving pieces such as chafers, beverage dispensers and dessert trays to keep the flow simple.

& remember the goal: A warm, welcoming home. Not perfection. 

Why Northeast Ohio Families Choose Broadview Rental

For decades, families in Cleveland, Akron and throughout Northeast Ohio have trusted Broadview Rental to help make their holiday gatherings feel effortless and memorable. We are known for high-quality linens, glassware, dishware and flatware that can help you achieve the holiday look you are envisioning. We offer friendly, local expertise and a flexible pick up and return schedule. Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving for 12 or a Christmas brunch for 40, we make it easy to create a beautiful holiday table you'll be proud of! 

Let's make this your most beautiful and stress-free holiday yet. Call, visit or browse our event rentals anytime.