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So after selecting my tablecloths, I knew I was ready to add another layer of pizzazz in the form of a table runner or overlay. Perhaps unluckily for me, there were an abundance of options available to keep me from nailing down a decision.

At first I was mesmerized by the beauty that is doily table runners like these:

Images via Ruffled Blog / Photos by Tracy Turpen

But then I reconsidered, thinking that, while beautiful, these runners were more vintage and less shabby chic.

The doilies did get me thinking, though (thinking about lace!).

Image via Weddingbee Classifieds / Photo by juneg

I loved this option as well, but I was jonesing for more color!

My next inspiration was the ribbon table runner. I imagined a more “finished” version of this (perhaps with a yellow backdrop rather than the burlap):

Image via Emmaline Bride via Ucreate Parties / Photo by Jeanna Hayes

Or something like this with a bit more color:

Image via Elizabeth Anne Designs / Photo by Stevi Savage of AveryHouse

The ribbons were definitely a contender. Shabby chic? Yes. Feminine? Y.E.S.

But there was always old faithful, the patterned table runner:

Simple, classic, and preppy. I could not go wrong with this option.

I’ve got to be honest and admit that I still haven’t made a final decision. But I have narrowed it down to the classic patterned runner or the ribbon runner that I could DIY. (I’m feeling a project coming on!)

Did you decide to use a runner or did you chose to stick with the classic tablecloth?