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How to Set a Romantic Table

By Francesca Di Meglio, About.com

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Pick a Tablecloth

Lenox Opal Innocence Tablecloth © Courtesy of Pricegrabber

The first step in setting a romantic table is choosing the right linens for the tabletop. For traditional romance, choose a solid, neutral color tablecloth. Something with tone-on-tone swirls, like the Lenox Opal Innocence tablecloth pictured here (Compare Prices), or a damask design would soften the hard edges of a wooden or glass table and offers a crisp backdrop for your dishes.

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