These Centerpieces (for Every Season) Will Change The Way You Think About Wedding Flowers
Death to the Pinterest blush, all-white and crystal, rustic off-white-and-green, and super-mod black-and-white weddings. You can do better than basic.
Utilizing different flowers, taper candles, fruit, accessories, unexpected ephemera and more can all play to what season you've chosen to wed. It's not about being overtly seasonal, but using what's available to you in the market at the time of your wedding will only mean make for more abundant arrangements, a wise use of your budget, and an event that feels fluid from beginning to end. Call to your event's seasonality through an artful use of color palette and in-season foliage and fruits. Tablescapes are the way to draw your guests in to your reception, and to tie together the room. Here, centerpiece and tabletop inspiration for all seasons, from modern, to romantic, to new takes on ever-popular rustic.
Minimal foliage and floral look layered and textural with loads of taper candles lining the table.
By: La Rosa Canina with Stefanie Cove
Mismatched dark vessels pop against coral blooms, light wood chairs, and oatmeal linens for a California take on rustic chic.
By: Mindy Rice
Not all fall florals need to be in dark and moody palettes. This pastel look set on soft turquoise linens pops against darker foliage, seasonal berries, and black cutlery.
By: Bows and Arrows with The Wildflowers
Table runners that don't lie flat and "just-so" mixed with wildflowers create a refined garden atmosphere for a color palette of oatmeals, dark woods, greenery, whites, and a dash of orange and ochre.
By: Isa Isa with Bash Please
Brown foliage, orange candles, and wood accents are all chic all indisputably autumnal. Edge up your tablescape by losing the linens, and focusing on dishware that has a handmade feel.
By: Yonder House
Long berry branches, hues of orange blooms, and blankets doubling as chair backs invite guests to enjoy what is bound to be a cozy fall evening.
By: Max Gill Design
Florals rooted in an autumnal color palette get kicked up a notch when also paired with seasonal fruits like pears, grapes, and plums. Nod to a traditional Thanksgiving tablescape with vignettes that feature fruits spilling from tipped over vessels.
Fall calls for wood finishes, burnt warm tones and and effortlessness, but in warm weather environments, dare to infuse crisp whites and indigo tones to lighten up an otherwise burnt, rustic feel.
By: Moon Canyon with Bash Please
Blush vintage glassware contrasts beautifully against this embroidered table runner, and minimal floral arrangement keep all the elements from being too overwhelming to the eye.
By: Bows and Arrows
Crisp and clean, yet romantic and moody. This couple’s understated, yet chic style was the perfect look for a truly breathtaking location on the Hudson River.
By: Ariella Chezar with Easton Events
Lush florals in an autumnal palette accompanied by overhead installations come together for an undeniably autumnal feel–and bring the outdoors in.
By: Mindy Rice
Adding frayed, textured linens and props that feel like home turn a spring floral palette quickly into something that works for winter.
By: Maxine Owens
Nothing evokes winter quite like classic burgundy, greenery and off-white, coupled with knitted blankets for the perfect cozy environment.
By: La Petite Gardenia with Stefanie Cove
Sometimes the impact isn't in the floral arrangements, but with a runner that packs a punch. This black and white marbled runner only needs a few small buds and bold black tapers to make a statement. Black and white is always right–but not on it's own. Incorporate a metallic, a color, or a texture to make the classic duo feel elevated.
By: Esoteric Events
If you can't get over an all-white wedding, do it like it hasn't been done before. Layer crisp white everything on the table for a guest experience that will wow each diner, and elongate the space with a minimalist installation overhead.
Sprigs of spruce in clay carafes catch the eye in an intimate setting, without becoming too overbearing.
By: The Flower Hat with Oren Co.
Structurally interesting centerpieces can stand alone on a well-curated table for an alluring, inviting, yet minimal affair.
By: Moon Canyon
Fur-lined seating and platinum tabletop nod to the season, while shades of green call to woodland environments that play host to winter weddings in warmer weather environments.
By: Mindy Rice
Think all things patina. Burnt yellows, pinks, and lavenders feel romantic and garden-party esque while still feeling appropriate for the season given that they aren't in their most vibrant shade.
By: Figli Dei Fiori
Caramel colored candles mixed with warm earth-toned linens and ceramic vessels are understated and timeless, and create the perfect contemporary, minimalistic, and organic look.
Muted hues and dripping candlesticks look effortless in any season, but all-white floral and metallic candles lend themselves well to winter affairs.
By: Floret Flower
For a different take on a winter table, look to lush trails of greenery for a modern but rich feel.
By: Jenya Flowers
Don't be afraid of color. These bountiful, colorful creations are all about vibrant, youthful vibe that welcomes in the warm weather and contrasts against neutral tableware for elements of sophistication.
By: Bows and Arrows
Regal taper candles and floral chair accents are fit for a French countryside affair.
By: Myrte et Olive with Joy Proctor
Spring is a time for all things fresh. Set the tone with a moss covered table for an undeniably woodsy effect.
By: Van Wyck
Shades of pink (even moodier ones) in the florals and dark taper candles call to high-fashion romance.
By: Bows and Arrows
Overhead installations allow you that "wow" moment without getting in guests' way of conversation.
By: Flower Wild
Oversized urns and floral sprouts fill out a lavish affair, while lucite chairs complete an airy look that make tables feel modern and not stuffy.
By: Hervé Frezal
Classic blooms and tapers help a gathered table runner feel more buttoned up and fresh.
By: Peartree for In Any Event
Rich florals against shades of white and understated table settings maintain sophistication amidst a romantic garden party.
By: Bows and Arrows
Classic greens and whites will always feel fresh for Spring–but liven them up with added props and textured linens to avoid the look feeling too predictable.
By: Mindy Rice
A rich ombre palette of vibrant pinks to greens, blues, and violet was used here to create a bold and bright setting amidst the luxe velvet chairs–which followed ombre suit.
By: Lillibet with 42 NORTH
Picturesque purples and cream flowers combined with wooden details maintain Spring freshness with a pop of color.
Warm citrus tones contrast against blue linens, while the patterns and textures in the place settings add visual interest.
Multi-colored arrangements set against a clean tablescape feel right for late-summer weddings, and for couples looking to remain classic, with a slight call to the season.
By: Beehive Events
Summer weddings don't require bold color. Modern, architectural florals in shades of neutral and with hints of black feel appropriate for any season.
By: Eothen
Incorporate citrus when it's in season for an arrangement that feels bold and bright.
By: Isari Flower Studio with Brooke Keegan Events
Potted plants and raffia placemats combined with calligraphed menus and chic cutlery give an updated backyard garden party an elevated feel.
By: Flowers Living for Elisa Mocci
Who says your tablescape has to be on the table? Lucite tables, settings, and accessories allow guests to see the bold floral install that lies beneath their feet.
By: Yonder House
Have fun with color, prints and outside-the-box blooms, especially for tropical-inspired arrangements.
By: Ariella Chezar
Not all summer tablescapes have to be pop-colored or tropical. This romantic yet rustic table incorporates dried flowers and branches in a neutral palette.
By: The Flower Hat and Oren Co.
Mini pineapples add a tropical touch to a bright and playful tablescape for tropical flair.
By: Bows and Arrows with Shannon Leahy
Pops of red against woven place mats hint to picnic vibes, but luxe-printed napkins make this outdoor event feel rich and layered.
Design by: Mindy Rice
Death to the Pinterest blush, all-white and crystal, rustic off-white-and-green, and super-mod black-and-white weddings. You can do better than basic.
Utilizing different flowers, taper candles, fruit, accessories, unexpected ephemera and more can all play to what season you've chosen to wed. It's not about being overtly seasonal, but using what's available to you in the market at the time of your wedding will only mean make for more abundant arrangements, a wise use of your budget, and an event that feels fluid from beginning to end. Call to your event's seasonality through an artful use of color palette and in-season foliage and fruits. Tablescapes are the way to draw your guests in to your reception, and to tie together the room. Here, centerpiece and tabletop inspiration for all seasons, from modern, to romantic, to new takes on ever-popular rustic.
From undeniably autumnal to bright and playful for summer, these are the cool ways to deck your event tables.
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