Leopard Theme Events
This collection pairs leopard print satin pieces with the colors that make the print look intentional: emerald green, chocolate brown, gold, natural burlap, and boxwood greenery. Most hosts use leopard as the accent and let a solid color carry the tables, which keeps the room from feeling busy. An easy starting point is the Satin Table Runner in Leopard, about 13" x 108", laid over a solid emerald or chocolate brown tablecloth.
What's in This Collection
The collection is built around one print and a few supporting colors, so you can mix pieces without guessing what goes together.
- Satin Napkin 20"x20" in Leopard: A 100% polyester napkin with a satin finish, about 20" square. It's the easiest way to bring leopard to every place setting without covering the whole table.
- Standard Satin Chair Sash in Leopard: A 6" x 108" satin sash you tie around a chair cover. Use it over solid emerald or chocolate brown covers so the print shows at every seat.
- Leopard Spandex Chair Band: A stretch band about 8" wide by 13" long unstretched that slips on with no tying, so it's faster to set up than a sash. It won't fit folding chairs or chairs with backs wider than 16".
- Satin 120" Round Tablecloth in Leopard Design: A 120" round with seams that reaches the floor on a 60" round table. Use it on one focal table, like the cake, gift, or sweetheart table, and keep guest tables solid.
- Satin 120" Round Tablecloth in Chocolate Brown: A 100% polyester satin round that reaches the floor on a 60" round table. It's a warm neutral base that lets leopard runners and napkins stand out.
- Emerald green base pieces: Velvet 120" and 132" round tablecloths, Velvet 90"x132" and 90"x156" rectangular tablecloths, Satin Table Runner, Satin and Lamour Satin napkins, Spandex Banquet Chair Cover, Satin Chair Sashes, and Ruffled Spandex and Velvet Ruffle Stretch chair bands.
- Gold, texture, and greenery: Glitz Sequin Table Runner in Gold, Plain Round 13" Charger Plates in Gold, Leaf Petal Taffeta tablecloths and runners, Burlap Table Runners, and Faux Silk Boxwood Greenery Wall Panels.
- Backdrops and drapes: Spandex 4-way Stretch Drape Curtains in emerald green and chocolate brown, plus a Velvet 10ft H x 52" W Drape in emerald green.
How to Choose Your Leopard Look
- Leopard as the accent (most popular): Solid emerald or chocolate brown tablecloths, a leopard runner down the center, and leopard napkins or sashes. The print shows up at every seat without covering the whole table.
- Leopard as the statement: Put the leopard 120" round on one focal table, like the cake, gift, or sweetheart table, and keep guest tables solid. This works well for birthdays and showers.
- Jungle glam: Emerald velvet tablecloths, gold sequin runners, gold chargers, leopard napkins, and a boxwood greenery wall behind the head table. Velvet reads deep and rich in evening photos.
- Earthy safari: Natural burlap runners over chocolate brown tablecloths, with leopard or giraffe satin runners layered on top and greenery accents.
- By budget: Spend on the pieces guests see up close, like runners, napkins, and chair accents. Solid satin or polyester tablecloths cover the most surface for the money, and velvet can be saved for head tables.
Size Guide for Common Tables
- 108" runner on a 6 ft table (72"): About 18" hangs off each end.
- 108" runner on an 8 ft table (96"): About 6" hangs off each end, so the runner sits mostly on the tabletop.
- 120" round tablecloth on a 60" round table: Reaches the floor with a 30" drop on a standard 30" high table. This hides the table legs completely.
- 132" round tablecloth on a 72" round table: Reaches the floor.
- 90"x132" tablecloth on a 6 ft table: Floor-length on all sides.
- 90"x156" tablecloth on an 8 ft table: Floor-length on all sides.
- 60"x120" tablecloth on a 6 ft table: About a 15" drop on the long sides and 24" on the short ends, a lap-length look that leaves table legs partly visible.
Shop tablecloths in every size and fabric if you need a base in a size not shown here.
How the Pieces Work Together
- Start with the base layer: Choose one solid color for most tablecloths. Emerald makes leopard pop. Chocolate brown gives a softer, warmer look.
- Add the runner: Lay a leopard runner over a solid cloth, or layer leopard over a wider burlap runner for texture. Browse more table runners to mix gold sequin or solid satin with the print.
- Dress the chairs: A solid spandex cover with a leopard band or sash keeps chairs coordinated and covers worn or mismatched seating. See the full range of chair linens for covers, bands, and sashes.
- Finish the center: Gold chargers and greenery tie leopard to emerald. Add table centerpieces at a height that keeps guests able to see each other across the table.
- Build a backdrop: Emerald or chocolate-brown stretch drapes behind a boxwood greenery panel create a photo area that matches the tables.
Wrinkles, Care, and Storage
- Satin (leopard runners, napkins, sashes, tablecloths): The leopard runner is machine washable with same colors and should not be bleached. Air dry or use a cool dryer setting, and steam out wrinkles instead of ironing. If you must iron, use low heat with a pressing cloth.
- Velvet tablecloths and drapes: Spot clean small spills right away. Do not put velvet in the dryer or iron it directly, since heat and pressure flatten the pile. Professional cleaning is the safest option for a full wash.
- Sequin runners: Hand wash cold only when soiled, lay flat to dry, and keep irons and direct heat away.
- Spandex covers and bands: Wash cold on gentle, skip bleach and fabric softener, and avoid high heat. Fitted stretch pieces usually smooth out once they are on the chair or table.
- Burlap runners: Spot clean with mild soap and cold water. Some wrinkling is part of the natural look.
- Before the event: Unpack linens early and hang or lay them flat. Roll satin runners rather than folding to limit creasing in transit.
- For full washing, stain removal, and storage instructions by fabric, see our linen care guide. Always follow the care details on each product page.
Notes for Decorators, Rental Companies, and Venues
Leopard runners, napkins, and sashes are reusable pieces that work across birthdays, showers, and themed weddings, which makes them easy to rent out again. Pair them with solid emerald or chocolate brown inventory you already own. If you plan to hang the stretch or velvet drapes at a venue, check whether the venue requires flame-retardant drapery, since flame-retardant certification is not listed for these drapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to buy leopard decor than rent it?
For many hosts, yes. Runners, napkins, and chair sashes are low-cost pieces you keep after the event, while rental companies charge per piece, per event. Compare your rental quote per runner or napkin against the purchase price for your guest count, and remember you can reuse or resell the pieces afterward.
What colors go best with leopard print?
Emerald green, chocolate brown, gold, natural burlap tones, and greenery are the colors in this collection because they let leopards stand out without clashing. Use one solid color for most of the tables and keep leopard to accents.
Will the emerald green pieces match each other?
Not exactly. Velvet, satin, and spandex take color and reflect light differently, so velvet looks deeper and satin looks brighter, even in the same named color. Order all pieces in one order and lay them out together before the event to plan where each fabric goes.
Will the leopard chair band fit my chairs?
The Leopard Spandex Chair Band is about 8" wide and 13" long unstretched. It won't fit folding chairs or chairs with a back wider than 16". For folding chairs, use a chair cover with a leopard sash instead.
What size runner fits my table?
The leopard satin runner is about 13" x 108". On a 6 ft table it hangs about 18" off each end. On an 8 ft table it hangs about 6" off each end.