Napkins form part of every wedding table.
According to NapkinFoldingGuide.com, paper napkins were introduced to the United States in 1887, but were not used to any great extent until the 1950s. Since then, they have been used more than cloth napkins in restaurants and homes across the country. Paper napkins are far cheaper than their cloth counterparts, making them a cost-effective choice for weddings. To make your paper napkins look more impressive on your big day, learn create some simple shapes with them.
Instructions
Diamond Napkin
1. Place the napkin face down in front of you, on a flat surface.
2. Fold the napkin in half and move the open end toward you.
3. Fold the napkin into quarters.
4. Fold the upper layer of the napkin in half diagonally toward the top left corner.
5. Fold the second layer of napkin diagonally up and to the left, stopping slightly before the first fold to create a staggered effect. Repeat the process with the next two layers of napkin, folding each one to a point just before the previous one and maintaining a uniform finish.
6. Fold both sides of the napkin underneath to make a diamond shape. Press it down with your hand to flatten it.
Arrow Napkin
7. Place the napkin in front of you, on a flat surface.
8. Fold the napkin in half with the open end facing toward you.
9. Fold the far-right corner over to the center of the side that is closest to you, making sure the edge of this fold runs down the very center of the napkin. Repeat this process with the far-left corner.
10. Fold the right flap out diagonally so that the outermost edge runs even with the far edge of the napkin. Repeat with the other side, folding the left flap out diagonally to meet the far edge of the napkin.
11. Slide the left and right sides together, encouraging the napkin to bend at the farthest point and make the flat center section bow.
Standing Fan Napkin
12. Place the napkin face down in front of you, on a flat surface.
13. Fold the napkin in half with the open end facing toward you.
14. Fold the napkin like an accordion, working from each narrow end. Leave 2 to 3 inches of unfolded napkin at one end.
15. Fold the napkin in half, with the accordion folds on the outside.
16. Hold the unfolded corners where they meet on the open end and fold them in diagonally, tucking them underneath the accordion folds.
17.Open it and stand it up, using the 2 to 3 inches of unfolded napkin as support.
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