You can very effectively and economically arrange the flowers for on the tables of your wedding reception. You can make them look very stunning with the right container in the right location.
Do you want to arrange the flowers for on the tables of your wedding reception? You can do this very effectively and very economically. You can make your own wedding flowers look very stunning with the right containers in the right location. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
The neck and size of the container is the most important. If the neck of your vase is too wide, the flowers will just flop out without holding a nice shape. If the neck is too narrow, the flowers will be squashed and cramped.
Glass containers are great for loose, informal arrangements. Glass containers come in all shapes and sizes - vases, bowls, water jugs, cubes, fish tanks and tiny sample whiskey bottles. They are unique in that they don't compete with the color of the flowers and they allow you to see the stems, adding to the design. The drawbacks with glass containers are that if the water becomes cloudy, it's very noticeable, and you need to use something transparent to support the flowers (if needed). You can't use a pinholder or chicken wire because that would be very noticeable - and unsightly.
Ceramic containers can either emphasize or contrast the color of the flowers. You can also create very unique designs because you can use material such as floral foam or chicken wire to hold the stems in place.
Metal containers can effect the mood of an arrangement. Cool metals such as pewter and silver can give the arrangement a cool feel whereas warmer metals such as brass or copper gave a warm glow to the flowers. Be careful with these though. Test them ahead of time. Sometimes the metal of the container will change the chemical composition of the water which will shorten the vase life of your flowers.
Baskets give a real rustic look and they do well with informal arrangements of wild and garden flowers. A waterproof container needs to be set inside the basket before you can arrange flower in it. Your flowers need a water source if they are going to last.
Your containers don't need to be formal and they don't all need to match. You can use unusual containers such as chunky kitchen storage jars or canisters, casserole dishes, teapots, wooden boxes, or even hollowed out fruit or gourds. The sky is the limit. When you make your own wedding flowers, you can put your personal touch on your arrangements using unique containers to create the look you want.
Nadine Visscher has arranged flowers for over 15 years and has written The Beginner's Guide to Wedding Flowers found at www.WeddingFlowerDirections.com
