18 … Centrepiece Tip
18 days to go until my “Creating Your WOW Wedding ” evening at Ampfield Golf & Country Club. Today I have a couple of thoughts on Centrepiece ‘s
I get to see so many amazing Centrepiece creations! Really, all sorts of things, not just the amazing floral arrangements I’ve been featuring in these blogs – all kinds of things! Sometimes couples use personal decorations that will end up in their home, but often they are created just for the wedding day. Sweets or cakes often feature, but it’s the flowers I really had in mind when I wrote this post.
I love wedding flowers. The people who create these amazing arrangements are very talented but, more than that, they also are passionate about creating something special for their clients. They often put in days of work, sometimes working through the night, to produce the Bride’s vision. These displays won’t last forever but they will often remain good for up to a week (depending on the blooms chosen by the Bride).
My tip is this …
… think about what will be available to take away at the end of the night and who would you like to have them.
These arrangements are often in vases or elements that are hired from the florist (like giant martini glasses) but the flowers can often be removed in the oasis (that green, foam block stuff the florists use to build their creations), so think about it and make a “plan” so that nothing is just thrown away that could have been enjoyed for a few days more. Delegate the responsibility to execute the “plan” to one of your trusted Bridesmaids or family member and your flowers will bring even more joy!
The Centrepiece giveaway isn’t just about flowers, if you have balloons or anything that will be left over at the end of the day (or even cleared away in between the meal and the party) you can give them away as prizes in a dance competition or just allocate them to people. By planning this in advance you can add something extra to the evening which might otherwise have been wasted.
By the way, if you’d like my recommendations of great florists to speak to just email me paul@thepartydj.co.uk
Here are two …
Carol ~ The Flower Stables
Kay ~ Pomp & Petals
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