Budget
From White Plains Linens/Linens a la Carte, this elegant striped pattern is an 84-inch square overlay that comes in a mocha and camel-color stripe. The damask cloth alone rents for $22, and pairs nicely (for an additional $9 to $15) with underlays in champagne, burgundy, or teal.
Mid-Price
For a rich, decorative look, the aria scarlet print from Party Rental has a bold red repeating raised floral pattern (think of it as a faux brocade effect) on a gold background. The linen comes in a 72-inch square for $35. Couple the cloth with a cotton underlay—perhaps in a complementary wine color—and tack on an additional $20.
Splurge
Be extravagant and check out this pattern (it’s called “Orange Galore”) from Magnolias Linens. The 86-inch square cloth features hand-painted flowers embroidered with metallic thread. Made of silk organza, the overlay has a two-tone border made from a dupioni silk blend. Rentals start at $95, and the pattern can be tweaked: flowers can be painted in custom colors.
—Mark Mavrigian
From White Plains Linens/Linens a la Carte, this elegant striped pattern is an 84-inch square overlay that comes in a mocha and camel-color stripe. The damask cloth alone rents for $22, and pairs nicely (for an additional $9 to $15) with underlays in champagne, burgundy, or teal.
Mid-Price
For a rich, decorative look, the aria scarlet print from Party Rental has a bold red repeating raised floral pattern (think of it as a faux brocade effect) on a gold background. The linen comes in a 72-inch square for $35. Couple the cloth with a cotton underlay—perhaps in a complementary wine color—and tack on an additional $20.
Splurge
Be extravagant and check out this pattern (it’s called “Orange Galore”) from Magnolias Linens. The 86-inch square cloth features hand-painted flowers embroidered with metallic thread. Made of silk organza, the overlay has a two-tone border made from a dupioni silk blend. Rentals start at $95, and the pattern can be tweaked: flowers can be painted in custom colors.
—Mark Mavrigian