Buffet Napkin Fold

Here's a super-chic way to set the table for your wedding reception (or future dinner parties!). Slip a menu, place card, single bud, or set of utensils into the decorative pouch.

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Photo: Bryan Gardner

Follow the step-by-step diagrams below to create this fold that provides built-in storage. The dotted lines show where the creases should appear, while the curved arrows indicate where you need to flip over the fabric. For a crisper look, iron the napkins, using starch, before and after folding.

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