Wedding Flowers Ideas for the Wedding Tables

There are half a dozen different ‘focal points’ of attention at the wedding reception. When considering floral arrangements, each spot deserves careful attention.

The bride and groom’s table is, not surprisingly, the first that comes to mind. Since it is quite rightly the center of attention, be bold.

A tall Bird of Paradise centerpiece is one option. Or, a large and high bowl of American Beauty Roses will fill the table with color. But don’t stop at the centerpiece. Consider, as examples, Gardenias for the backs of the chairs or a string of vining flowers like scarlet Cardinal Climbers.

But that is only the beginning.

If the wedding party is seated on a raised platform, like a stage at the front of the reception hall, there are several opportunities for floral decoration. The overhead arch is prime real estate and can help draw attention to the wedding party table.

Here again vining flowers can provide the perfect way to draw attention where it belongs. Sweet Pea, with their large clusters of pink flowers, are an excellent choice. Canary Creeper is another. A relative of the nasturtium, they offer a cheery yellow blossom backed by bright green leaves.

The guests tables will be brightened by a lovely centerpiece, too. Make it something smaller than the one used for the main wedding party. But that leaves lots of colorful options. Orange Blossoms in a bowl are cheery. But one alternative trend is simply to have a few short, thin vases perhaps filled with Daisies or a bit of Queen Anne’s Lace.

Even the buffet table deserves a decorative display. Here, something bright but sturdy is called for. Carnations stand up well to warm lights and food bins and the white and red colors create a lively atmosphere.

The gift table will benefit from a well-thought out floral arrangement, too. You could go with whatever you chose for the centerpiece of the guests tables. But something distinctive will help offset this unique part of the reception area. White Orchids work superbly here.

Many wedding reception halls have a table near the entrance that holds a guestbook or allows those attending to be greeted or given a name tag. Since it might be the first thing the entering guest sees, that table deserves a stellar floral arrangement.

Foxgloves, with their pink bell-shaped blooms, are truly fine in these circumstances. But a smaller display of deep blue Hyacinths works equally well. For something that sits beside the table rather than on it, a tall Iris is an excellent choice.

Last, let us not forget that all-important wedding cake table. At some point in the festivities this table is going to draw all the eyes in the room.

The table itself will support a number of alternative designs. Stars of Bethlehem with their spiked white petals and rich green stems work well. But the cake itself often holds a small floral arrangement at its peak. Here, small red roses perhaps mixed with white depending on the color of the frosting make for a superb traditional display.

There are a dozen or more other wedding reception areas that can benefit from floral displays. But the tables are the foremost platforms providing the greatest opportunities to unleash your creativity. Let yourself go!

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