Everything you should consider with High Centerpieces

High centerpieces undoubtedly make a statement and can elevate your floral decor, but their creation process, floral requirements, storage/transportation needs, and hefty stands can strain your budget. However, limited funds shouldn't deter you from incorporating them! Here are some considerations and myths we're debunking about high centerpieces:

They Don’t Need to Go on Every Table

In fact, we'd argue against it. To achieve dimension and height in a room effectively, flowers should be tiered at various levels, allowing for movement and space filling. Opt for a mix of low centerpieces, high centerpieces, and room-scale arrangements. Consider placing high centerpieces on only half of your tables, or at least on six tables, depending on your room size!

Where to Place Them?

The placement of high centerpieces is as crucial as their quantity! Consider the room's size, shape, and table count when deciding where to position them. Distributing them evenly throughout the space is often satisfying, but with a smaller ratio of high to low centerpieces, strategic placement becomes essential. For example, if your dance floor is central, positioning high centerpieces around it and your head or sweetheart table will create a high impact for both guests and photos. Lean on your florist or planner to know where to place these for maximum impact!

“I Don’t Like High Centerpieces Because They Block People’s Views”

We've heard this concern many times, and we understand it! There's nothing more frustrating than navigating around a centerpiece during a conversation. Unless specifically requested to create bulky centerpieces, professional florists typically design them to avoid obstructing views. Industry standards prioritize keeping low centerpieces low and high centerpieces way up high. Additionally, we’ve curated our rental collection to include stands that are open and airy, minimizing obstruction.

If you go high, you still need to go low

While high centerpieces steal the show, consider the table's appearance when guests sit down. Without proper consideration, they'll be staring at the bottom of the stand. Incorporate loose greenery, bud vases, or low centerpieces around the stand's base to enhance the tabletop. At the very least, maximize candlelight for added ambiance!

How to Determine If You Need High Centerpieces?

After considering all of these factors, you might gain a better understanding of why high centerpieces can be costly. Remember, every wedding is unique, so don't feel obligated to incorporate high centerpieces if they don't align with your venue or budget. Here are a few scenarios to help you determine if high centerpieces are right for you!

Your venue has low ceilings

For low-ceiling venues, keep all centerpieces low or opt for candlelight arrangements. Consider adding floral elements to focal points instead like an arch or backdrop for the head or sweetheart tables. You could also create statement pieces on mantels, window ledges, entrance doors or other areas to fill the space.

Your venue has high ceilings but you’re on a tight budget

Mix and match centerpiece designs to fit your budget. Experiment with ratios such as 1/3 high centerpieces, 1/3 low centerpieces, and 1/3 candlelight focused centerpieces.

Endless Ceilings

Sky-high ceilings can be intimidating but they offer opportunities for hanging installations or room-scale arrangements to fill the space! Consider incorporating large high centerpieces on strategically placed high-cocktail tables for added height. And don’t forget lighting can also help fill the space!