[header] How to set a fancy table [title] Consider what colors you want to portray at the dinner party. [step] If it's for a festive or seasonal event, you'll probably want to match the color scheme to the occasion. Otherwise, color schemes can be matched to your favorite dinnerware, to your décor or really, to whatever you feel like trying out. 
[title] Choose floral arrangements or flowers to complement the color scheme. [step] If you don't like flowers, consider using something else for a centerpiece, like colored sticks, an ornament or a bowl of fruit with similar colors to the theme.