A table runner can be used in the center of a table and decorated with candles, flowers, and serving dishes. Depending on the fabric, the runner can be stretched flat or can be gathered around decorations. Wedding table runners are often used to bring one or more of the bride’s wedding colors into the reception decor. They can also be helpful in protecting your main tablecloth from spills or dripping wax if you’re decorating with candles. In autumn, fall table runners can be topped with colored leaf garlands and small, decorative pumpkins for a festive centerpiece.