If you or your family members have your heart set on tall centerpieces, the images from the weddings below may make you question your decision. Take a look at these low centerpiece arrangements, and find out why so many couples incorporate the style into their celebrations.
When it comes to choosing the floral arrangements for your wedding reception tables, you have three main choices: high centerpieces, low centerpieces, or a combination of both. It's true that incorporating both tall and short floral arrangements throughout your reception space helps to keep everything interesting as the eye sees the room as balanced when viewing the overall space; however, there's something to be said about the beauty of only showcasing low centerpieces.
There are a variety of reasons why one may choose to have only low centerpieces on their tablescapes. Some couples decide to do so in order to save money – lower arrangements are typically smaller, requiring less flowers and smaller vases – while others prefer that their guests be able to talk to each other from across the table without having to peer around a large arrangement of florals. Others choose to incorporate smaller blooms in order to bring the focus to another design element, such as the place settings themselves, striking floral chandeliers overhead, or the surrounding landscape.
If you or your family members have your heart set on tall centerpieces, the images from the weddings below may make you question your decision. Take a look at these low centerpiece arrangements, and find out why so many couples incorporate the style into their celebrations. Click on your favorite images to see more from these real weddings.
For intimate celebrations that can incorporate just one or two long king’s tables, it’s nice to have low centerpieces so that the room feels more inviting and opens up conversation from table to table. Photo by Branco Prata; Planning & Design by Evoke Design & Creative
Especially when you’re dealing with a venue that has spectacular views, it’s important to keep centerpieces low to let the natural scenery take center stage. Photo by Maya Myers Photography; Floral Design by Lilla Bello; Linens by Luxe Linen; Planning & Design by Sterling Engagements
If you want the full look of a large centerpiece but in a style that allows guests to see each other from across the table, consider grouping blooms – like hydrangeas, roses, and orchids – into a sphere and surrounding them with candlelight. Photo by Lin & Jirsa Photography; Linens by Luxe Linen; Planning & Design by Nahid’s Global Events
To add some additional height to your reception space while keeping centerpieces low, suspend floral-embellished chandeliers above tables to provide fragrant décor that doesn’t limit conversation. Photo by Michael Segal Photography; Planning & Design by Bluebell Events
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