How to order a Table Centerpiece

Are you looking to order a centerpiece for your home or as a holiday gift? Maybe you are looking for a centerpiece for your wedding. No matter what the occasion, if you know a few details about the table and the room you can order a centerpiece that is perfect size and color for the occasion.

Questions to ask your self and share with us your florist:

1. Is the arrangement for a sit-down dinner, or a buffet? In other words, will people seated at the table need to see over the arrangement? An arrangement for a buffet table will likely be larger and taller than one for a seated dinner where a low piece that guests can see over is more appropriate.
2. How many people will be seated at the table? If it is a table for 8 with 6 guests, you will have more room for a larger centerpiece than a full table centerpiece than a  full table.
3. Is the table round or rectangular? You want the shape of centerpiece to accent the shape of the table. Avoid mixing shapes.
4. What is the color scheme desired? Try and match the room or the party theme. For example, if the room is red, use complimentary, similar, or neutral colors.
5. The minimum price for a centerpiece is about $25.00. This is a small centerpiece and includes flowers such as Carnations and Daisies. For a centerpiece to do its job and attract attention, you need to use enough flowers to draw the eye.
6. Centerpieces with Lilies, Roses, or other premium flowers will start at $45 for a smaller centerpiece.
7. For a buffet table/tall centerpiece, is there a height restriction on the arrangement? Think about the size of the piece. If it is too low on a buffet, the flowers will be in the food. If the piece is too high it might hit a chandelier or block a décor focal point, such as a mirror or picture.
8. Will there be a lot of food on the table? The more food on the table, the higher the centerpiece you should order. You don’t want the flowers to get in the food. Also, you don’t want a high centerpiece to have greens or flowers that commonly shed, otherwise you might end up with debris in the food!

Next time you are looking to bring a centerpiece to a friend or family member’s home for the holiday think about their home and style. Tell us as many details as you can and we will create a centerpiece that works for you and your needs.