Centerpiece ideas for every occasion

The centerpieces they are fundamental elements in any event. They give the table a certain distinction as long as appropriate centerpieces are chosen. These should not only be consistent with the type of event that we are going to celebrate, but also with the table linens and tableware chosen for the occasion.

All the floral compositions they occupy a privileged place as centerpieces. There are also nowadays supports made of different materials that can help to adapt these compositions to a specific style. With a little skill and a lot of imagination you can create beautiful centerpieces yourself. We show you.

Centerpieces make the table look in a special way. We look at them when we attend special events, whether family or professional, they catch our attention! However, we do not always give them the importance they have in the lunches and dinners that we celebrate in our home.

If you are willing to change that situation and spend more time preparing the table, you should know that there are two basic considerations that can make your centerpiece cause discomfort among your guests.

1. Height and shape The centerpiece should allow guests to see each other and have a conversation without difficulty.
2. Leaves, branches or any other element of the centerpiece should not fall on the plates or drinks of the guests.

The arrangement of the tables, as we have already mentioned, will have to be according to the type of event. It should also be taken care that the tablecloths, crockery, glassware, cutlery and the center of the table keep a certain harmony. The appropriate centerpiece for a wedding will not be the same as for an informal meal in the garden, a children's birthday or a romantic dinner.

Floral centerpieces

Flower arrangements are the most demanded as a centerpiece. The fresh flowers they give the table a special look in any situation, bringing freshness to it. But what kind of flower is best suited for our purpose? Your choice will have a great influence on the final result, as will the support.

Wedding centerpieces

Flower arrangements are common on the tables of the wedding banquet. For such occasions, roses in pink tones combined with other small wildflowers in white. The way to combine them and their support will largely determine the style of the center. A glass or porcelain vase with a clean design will be ideal for a simple and modern wedding; a wooden box will work perfectly at a country wedding; while some chandeliers will bring a classic and solemn air to the table.

Rustic centerpieces

Timber plays a great role in rustic centerpieces. A tree slice or wooden box makes great supports for these types of centerpieces, often complete with wildflowers. Glass bottles and jars are also a great ally; By combining different sizes we can achieve simple but effective compositions.

Tropical centerpieces

If there is a trend that is all the rage during the summer, it is the tropical one. Pineapples have become a trend object to decorate the different corners of our home and the table is no exception. Tropical centerpieces are big green leaves, flowers in bright colors and pineapples as a support or decorative element, are a great alternative if we are looking for a fresh and fun result for a party with friends.

Centerpieces with fruits and vegetables

In the same way that we use flowers to create centerpieces, we can use fruits and vegetables. We will get striking centerpieces like the ones we show you, perfect for a cookout.  Lemons, apples and / or artichokes They are the most used fruits for this type of arrangement that is presented directly on the table and is completed with green leaves from fruit trees or grapevines.

Centerpieces for specific parties

Special occasions call for special centerpieces.  Christmas, Halloween, Carnival… Centerpieces can serve as a reflection of customs or traditions at certain times of the year. They are festivities that, like children's birthdays, invite us to be creative and break the rules. We "forget" about flowers and throw ourselves into other decorative elements such as balloons, pumpkins, gingerbread houses, Christmas balls….

Although flowers are the protagonists of most centerpieces, you may have seen that there are other elements that we usually incorporate into these, such as pedestals, jars, candles, branches… You don't have to look far to find them; it is enough to take advantage of those elements that we have at home or that nature provides us.

A bit of skill and creativity is all it takes to create our own centerpieces. Economically, they do not involve a large outlay, so the pocket for this time does not serve as an excuse for not giving our guests a beautiful table. Do you like the centerpieces that we have shown you?