If you’re planning a formal dinner party, business function or a wedding reception, a proper table setting is very important. The etiquette experts tell us it’s real easy and with this easy-to-follow layout and description of items you can say the same thing!
The general rule with utensils is to start from the outside of your place setting, and work your way toward the service plate (the main meal plate): soup spoon first, then fish knife and fork, then service knife and fork.
