Menu cards in French and English topped white damask napkins. ... The formal dinner party was a takeoff of PBS' 'Downton Abbey' where all diners dress for dinner.

Hosting a dinner party doesn't have to be daunting. You're in good shape if you focus on the table. Here's how to set your dinner party table like a total pro.

If you are planning to host a formal dinner at your home you have to be wary of how you arrange the table. From flatware to dinnerware, every item that will be used should be placed meticulously ...