Materials Needed:
- Fresh Flowers: sunflowers, dahlias, roses, mums
- Foliage: eucalyptus, magnolia, or fall leaves
- Seasonal Accents: small pumpkins, gourds, berries, pinecones
- Chicken Wire
- A Vase or Shallow Bowl
- Pruning Shears or Scissors
Step 1: Choose and Prepare Your Container
Select a vase, shallow bowl, or rustic wooden box. Make sure it complements your table setting. Line the container with chicken wire to hold your arrangement in place. This will help secure the stems and keep your flowers standing upright.
Step 2: Build the Greenery Base
Begin with your foliage—eucalyptus, magnolia, or fall leaves. Trim the stems to the right length, removing any leaves below the water line. Insert the greenery into the chicken wire to form a broad base, allowing some leaves to cascade over the edges of the container. This creates a lush and abundant foundation for the flowers.
Step 3: Add Your Focal Flowers
Choose three to five large “focal” flowers like sunflowers, dahlias, or roses. Cut their stems at an angle for better water absorption. Place them strategically around the arrangement, varying the heights to create depth. These flowers will be the stars of your centerpiece, so make sure they’re evenly spaced and form the overall shape of your arrangement.
Step 4: Incorporate Supporting Flowers and Seasonal Accents
Fill in the gaps with smaller, supporting flowers like mums or spray roses. Cluster some blooms together for visual impact while spreading others out to balance the arrangement. For a festive touch, tuck in seasonal accents like small pumpkins, gourds, pinecones, or berries. Dried grasses or branches can also be added to give the arrangement texture and height.
Step 5: Refine the Shape
Step back and evaluate the overall look of your centerpiece. Adjust any flowers or foliage that seem out of place, ensuring the arrangement is balanced and visually appealing from all angles. Keep the height low so it doesn’t obstruct conversation across the table. Mist with water and check the water level daily to keep it fresh.
The experts at Adela help supply you with all the elements to create your stunning centerpiece!
Enjoy creating your masterpiece!