Setting a gorgeous dinner table is an art—and a science, according to the pros—which actually makes it a lot easier to ...

And while dining etiquette is still just as valuable as good table manners, some more traditional expectations have fallen by the wayside, including knowing how to set a table properly.

Hosting your first dinner party can feel like a daunting undertaking. But having all the right settings for your table can create a more enjoyable, relaxed meal for you and your guests—whether ...

Emily Post's great-great-grandaughter Lizzie Post shares how to properly set a table for casual dinners, informal events and formal gatherings ...

If the dinner fork seems really long, it’s a Continental version. And speaking of Europe, a fork is laid in Paris or Amsterdam with the curve facing up, tines touching the table, whereas it would be ...

Here, everything you need to know about curating the dinner table you'd set if the Queen were coming over. Related: 11 Holiday Traditions Celebrated by Royal Families Around the World.

Napkin placed on a festive dinner plate (Image credit: Shutterstock). 5. To the left of the charger, place the salad fork on the outside, and the dinner fork on the inside.On the right of the ...

A casual place setting in the dining room of the Oscar de la Renta's town house. Vogue, November 1971. Horst P. Horst ...

Hosting a dinner party doesn't have to be daunting. You're in good shape if you focus on the table. Here's how to set your dinner party table like a total pro.