Printed napkins are a fabulous way to set the tone for a party and determining the number of napkins to order is easy!
Formal Events
From black tie Weddings to beautiful Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Award Ceremonies or Corporate Affairs, we recommend 3-4 Beverage Napkins per guest to be used for the cocktail hour and appetizers. If you are having a sweet table, add 1-2 extra Beverage Napkins or Luncheon Napkins per guest. Typically there will be a cloth napkin used for the meal.
Semi-Casual Events
For celebrations such as Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Birthdays or Anniversaries, you will need 2-3 Beverage Napkins per guest for beverages/cocktails and appetizers. If you are having a sweet table add 1-2 Beverage Napkins or Luncheon Napkins per guest. If you are providing a sit-down meal, add 1-2 Luncheon Napkins, Dinner Napkins or Guest Towels per guest, unless you are providing cloth napkins.
Casual Events
For events like Picnics, Backyard Parties, Pool Parties, Bar-B-Ques or Family Holidays, we suggest ordering 2-3 Beverage Napkins per guest for beverages/cocktails and appetizers. If you are having a special dessert buffet add 1 extra Beverage Napkin or Luncheon Napkin per guest. If serving a meal, add 1-2 Luncheon Napkins, Dinner Napkins or Guest Towels per guest, unless you are providing cloth napkins.
Cocktail Parties
For Cocktail Parties, order 4-5 Beverage Napkins per guest as these affairs usually involve heavy appetizers and drinks throughout the evening. If you are having a dessert buffet or passed desserts, add 1 or 2 extra Beverage Napkins or Luncheon Napkins per guest. If you are offering a sit-down meal, add 1-2 Dinner Napkins or Guest Towels per guest, unless you are providing cloth napkins.
Washrooms
If you have a private washroom for your event, Guest Towels are typically used in the restrooms. Purchase 1-2 Guest Towels per guest for the restrooms. You can place more guest towels in the women’s washroom than in the men’s washroom.
Special Note
If you are offering passed appetizers, request that your servers pass out a napkin each time they serve an appetizer for elegant service. If you are offering appetizer stations, have napkins readily available at each station. Printed napkins are one of our favorite accent for all types of celebrations. They set the tone, they set a theme, and of course, they are just so perfect.
