Q: Hi, I'm hosting a bridal shower at a hotel and this hotel is seating 24 guests on one long table. If i understand correctly, the table runner is a piece of fabric that runs the length of the table in the center; it is not a full table cover correct?
A: That is correct. A runner is used as an accent piece usually a contrasting color to the cloth or wood of the table. Runs the length of the table in the center. It sometimes is just on the center top of the table, and can also drape down the sides with the cloth or by itself. Runners are also used to cover buffet tables.