Which centerpiece style is best for me?
Centerpieces truly bring your wedding reception to life. With fresh blooms at the hub of each table, your guests are transported to the magical land that is your wedding day.
Some centerpieces are tall and dramatic some are petite and sweet; and some couples even choose to mix heights to add drama and depth. Regardless of what you choose, your centerpieces should exude the feeling you want to create for your wedding. Below are some of the more popular centerpiece styles today, and description of what wedding vibes and venues they work best with. Happy planning!
Low and Lush:
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A low and full arrangement, perfect for your guests to converse over. This style can be catered to any color palette, flower preference, or vase preference making it extremely versatile.
The low and lush centerpiece can be round, oval or cascading. Because of its organic flow, it can be tailored to suit most venues and vibes.
On its own, works best for round or smaller rectangular tables.
Perfect for indoor or outdoor weddings.
Great for marriers who love flowers and want to celebrate that.
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Tall and Dramatic:
A tall and (usually) wide arrangement, tall enough to tower over your guests. This style can either be designed in a tall vase or a smaller arrangement can be set on top of a Harlow stand to give the same effect.
The tall and dramatic centerpiece is ideal when you want to make a statement. These arrangements fill the room and create an opulent feeling.
Suitable for individual round tables or long rectangular tables.
Perfect for rooms with high ceilings or outdoor tents.
Great for marriers who are having a black tie or formal wedding.
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Justin Palmer Photography
The Garland Centerpiece
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Aly England Photography
A long and low arrangement of foliage or flowers or a combination of both. This centerpiece style has grown in popularity the most in recent years.
The garland centerpiece is ideal when you have a long, rectangular table to work with. This style elongates the room and also adds a casual, organic feeling to the space.
Suitable for long, rectangular tables.
Perfect for casual venues, but can be customized to be more formal as well.
Great for marriers who like an organic look but prefer a touch more structure.
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Foliage with Accents
A less formal design. Is typically a grouping of trailing natural elements such as ruscus or eucalyptus.
Suitable for any table shape or style.
Perfect for marriers who want candles to be a focal feature of their centerpiece.
Can be foliage only or have floral accents.
A great option for almost all venues and marriers.
Bailey Fraccascia Photography
Chloe Hogan Photography
Kylee Grace Photography
Derek Couts Photography
Emily Neal Photography
Bud Vases:
A more contemporary and modern wedding centerpiece trend. A small, petite vase filled with an arrangement of only several buds and stems.
Bud vases can be a centerpiece on their own or layered with other types to create more visual interest on each table.
Works well with any table type or venue.
Compliments a boho or opulent aesthetic when layered with other elements. (Think more is more!)
Perfect for the marrier who wants their reception to feel delicate and sweet.
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