Setting a Formal Table with Crystal Water Goblets

The first things you pay attention to upon arriving at a formal dinner are the room’s decoration and the way the tables are set. The table cloth must match with the china and the crystal ware should stand besides the plates in harmonious order. Everything needs to be in symphonic balance. The use of crystal water goblets instead of glasses will complement this setting. Wine cups and regular glasses do not match and the glasses look out of place on a fancy table.

A perfect line of cups and goblets besides every service adds class and dimension to a table. It is important though that the wine service has the same characteristics the goblets have. For example, you should not use long stem smooth cups with short stemmed, etched crystal water goblets.  Cups and goblets should be set in the order they will be used by the person and in descending order with the shortest being closer to the plates.

The first from inside out should be the crystal  water goblet, next comes the champagne glass and finally the wine glass. They should all belong to the same set or have very similar details and shape so everything looks in the right place and nothing stands out or looks out of place. Do not mix colored glasses with transparent glasses either this will break the table settings flow. If you use colored linen, use transparent glasses; if you use white linen then you can use colored glasses.

Crystal water goblets are made in many sizes, shapes and colors. They are also simple and smooth, etched or facetted. They are available in all price ranges and to satisfy any taste. Lead crystal is the best crystal to buy because it is not only beautiful but dishwasher resistant and will take some abuse. It has great light absorption and reflection plus it is cheaper than baccarat crystal. Baccarat crystal is beautiful but it is inaccessible to most people especially if you are going to buy a large set of crystal ware.

Colored crystal goblets are beautiful but they are not practical. They are difficult to combine with the linen and plate sets. You can change the decoration for your party every time but you cannot change the color of your glasses and goblets. It makes better sense to buy a set of transparent glasses and goblets for your dinner parties. These will combine and look great with any decoration and linen color combination, they are also easier to replace if they get broken.

If you and your family like to entertain and have dinner guests once in a while it is necessary for you to buy a complete set of crystal glass ware. The set should include crystal water goblets, champagne glasses, white and red wine glasses and if you want to stay within the line, crystal liquor glasses. They usually come in sets for six or eight  people so do the math and get as many as you need to entertain your friends.