Love Wins: Wow Guests With a Rainbow-Themed Vintage Table Setting

Setting the table with vintage dishes and glassware makes even an everyday meal feel like a special occasion. However, unless you inherited them, buying a complete set can be pricey. Fear not, mismatched tableware is super budget-friendly — scour local flea markets, thrift shops and estate sales to pick up orphaned glasses and plates in rainbow shades to create your own colorful collection.

Instead of pricey vases, I used five clear glasses, one between each color's place setting grouping, filled with an assortment of greenery and hue-specific blooms.

Silk flowers have come a long way, often making it difficult to tell the difference between fresh and faux. (Honestly, can you tell which of these blooms are silk?) Combine the best of both worlds to create a centerpiece that looks lush and — best of all — incorporates a few faux elements that will last long after the real blooms have faded.

Take your rainbow theme up a notch by matching the napkins to each place setting's color. Tip: For a proper place setting, place the folded napkin under either the dinner plate or to the left of the plates, under the fork.