Try these revolutionary and creative techniques of decorating serving trays

Decorating the serving trays is important in any dinner or a grand occasion. Any function or event is not going to be complete without food and refreshments. The right presentation is sure to attract more people as well as compliments towards the efforts of the hosts.

But, while decorating serving trays, you should keep in mind a few things. Avoid using candles or lamps. You do not want these items to cause accidents that will ruin the occasion. Safer options would be frilled pieces of cloth and balloons of varying colors and shapes. This is one way to make the occasion more festive. The serving trays might seem to be a simple part, when compared to all the other arrangements. But it could prove to be very essential in adding beauty and festivity to the entire arrangement if done properly.

A memory tray can be created for all functions. You can choose the glasses that come in picture frame designs. Clear plastic can also be used for this purpose. Some memory trays also make use of colored placemats. Make the bottles and glasses more eye-catching by covering them with lovely photographs and postcards that depict colorful images and sceneries.

You can also decorate and add fragrance to your serving trays by using natural materials, such as blossoms and sprigs, twigs, herbs, and leaves. Ferns that have been cleaned will also look beautiful. Even seasonal berries and other small fruits can serve as ornaments. Small branches that are trimmed to the right size can be used. The plants that you will use should be chosen with care. The poisonous varieties have to be avoided. Otherwise, your food and beverages will be contaminated and you will be putting your guests at risk of allergies or even mortal danger. Choose among many beautiful flowers and turn them into lovely mini-bouquets. The bouquets can be wrapped using the napkins. Place these bouquets on all four corners of the tray for maximum effect.

If you have colorful napkins, you can use them to wrap candy sticks or sugar sticks with. Did you know that you can even make reading materials out of these serving trays? This can be done by simply putting a couple of books or magazines on a corner of the tray. A reading light on a strategic location would complete the look. Afterwards, you can add snacks or other beverages on the serving tray. If you want to add some book reviews, you can put them in place of the placemats.

Sometimes, you can uncover brilliant ideas. The serving tray could feature a face or a likeness of any image you choose at the time. The eggs can be used as eyes. The parsley can be used as hair and the radish can be used for whiskers. Cookie trays can be decorated in checkerboard patterns. Use frilled or fancy straws and sticks to adorn the beverage tray. You can also buy those ice buckets that are shaped like penguins or birds. Sugar and cream can be kept in antique glasses, bottles or bowls. For your glass toppers, lemon slices are always a classic.