Floral Tips: One Arrangement, Four Ways!

Sometimes, it really isn't the flowers that can change the look but the linens, lighting, decor, and possibly - the "container".

To begin, we choose to do a classic, garden arrangement of seasonal flowers like hydrangea, lisianthus, godetia, stock, peonies, imported roses, garden roses, with textural foliage. We stuck with a neutral palette of salmon pinks, coral pinks, green, soft whites, peach pinks, and strawberry. We kept the shape simple - round, dome shape.

Next we photographed the same arrangement in 4 different containers.

Each one was distinctively different in width, height and overall style.

The Four Choices were:

Contemporary, Taupe Ceramic

Sexy, Glamorous, Black Wallpaper Printed Glass

Vintage, Old World Chocolate Urn

Updated Classic Glass Compote

You can see that by changing one element which in this case was simply the container, the arrangement took on a slight and subtle variation.

The first arrangement in the Taupe container feels more neutral, clean, and would work with chocolate, taupe, cream, grey linens in a contemporary room.
We could even imagine this on a square table with modern square white plates. This arrangement could also work in modern restaurants or loft style art galleries.


The next arrangement is slightly bit taller now in this 9 inch cylinderical container. The wallpaper design on the container makes it a bit more dramatic and moody. You can see how this would work in a ballroom with dark, dramatic linens. For a splash of contrast, you could add dramatic hot pink linens. Pin spots on this arrangement sounds like a must have. Perhaps you might want menus with black velvet trim and black chiavari chairs and cushion. So many choices. Oh my!

The last two with their footed shape and rounded style are by far more classic in shape. I can see the antique urn for outdoor weddings with soft kiwi or peach linens in a vineyard. On a round table with those kiwi or peach linens, I can see natural chiavari chairs and dark chargers with tinted copper glassware that you can find at Classic Party Rentals.

It can also work in a mansion like Kohl Mansion in Burlingame with their dark wooden walls and high beamed ceiling. Can you see a mocha chocolate linen with this arrangement?

Lastly, the footed compote glass feels very lady like and possibly more dainty. Of course, I can see this arrangement for a wonderful summer wedding with silk shantung coral or blush pink linens from La Tavalo Linens. Glass Ball chargers from Classic Party Rentals on the tables, white Chiavari chairs with contrasting pink cushions would be divine.