For special occasions, a table would not look complete if there were no flower arrangement on it. Placing cut flowers on a table as a centerpiece is a simple way to decorate a venue, completing the look with flair.
Not all flower arrangements are suitable for tabletops, though. Generally, ideal designs for table flower centerpieces require the following features:
1. It must look attractive, no matter from which direction it is viewed. This means that the arrangement has no front or back, and all the flowers and foliage included are flawless. The container, if visible, should also be attractive from all angles.
2. It must be made to scale. The right size is determined by the size of the table, the number of place settings, and what the table holds. It hsould be big enough to serve its aesthetic purpose, but not so big that it overwhelms everything, and everyone at the table. Things on the table should still be accessible, and everyone seated should be able to see and communicate with each other without having to push the centerpiece out of the way. Remember: flower are to be appreciated for their beauty, not shoved aside as if a nuisance!
Tell your florist details of the table you wish to decorate, including settings, colours, and size. For example,a larger and colourful flower arrangement may provide as a striking centrepiece for a buffet table where nobody wil be seated, while a smaller, more subdued arrangement is suitable for an intimate venue for 4.
3. It shouldn’t have an overwhelming scent. We love the smell of flowers, but not when they’re competing with the smell of food. Heavily scented table flower centerpieces should be reserved for tables without food. That way, guests will be able to enjoy their meal more.
Large dinner party, romantic rendezvous for 2, or entrance of a grand wedding, whatever the occasion, choosing the right table flower centrepiece is easier when you follow these 3 tips from your local Toronto florist. For more information, we’d be happy to help. Just call us at 416-356-7478.
