All tables should have a table cloth. The head table should have both a table cloth and skirt. Each table should have a decorative centerpiece. With a little creativity, making centerpieces can be fun and inexpensive. For example, for homecoming you c ould use toy footballs decorated with decals of the Greek letters.
Balloons filled with helium add a festive flare to any gathering.
An excellent decoration choice for the head table is a flower arrangement using white roses mixed with blue tinted carnations. Place a U. S. flag behind the head table, to the right of the speaker. Meal Served meals are more elegant and usually less expensive than buffets. Let the catering manager or chef help you select a meal within your budget. Use their printed menu ideas as a guide.