About Thanksgiving Centerpieces
A traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece is the perfect complement to the holiday dining table and, whether an arrangement is created using fresh seasonal flowers such as lilies and roses, colorful silk and dried flowers including sunflowers and asters or a variety of fruits, vegetables and nuts such as squash and Indian corn to signify a bountiful harvest, the centerpiece will honor the holiday and the celebration. Does this Spark an idea?
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Significance
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A Thanksgiving centerpiece adds warmth to the holiday table by incorporating the colors associated with autumn found in the spectrum of orange, yellow, persimmon, mango and golden hues. Highlighting the dining table with these brilliant seasonal colors can be achieved by selecting a pre-made centerpiece consisting of fresh flowers such as Asiatic lilies, Gerbera daisies and delphinium or artificial silk and dried flowers such as sunflowers, carnations and asters. The centerpiece can also be made using select fruits and vegetables that can include colorful gourds, apples, walnuts and cranberries along with assorted yellow or acorn squash and Indian corn. A combination of flowers, fruits, vegetables and nuts can enhance the overall look and theme of the table setting and add a beautiful finishing touch.
Types
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A cornucopia, also known as a horn of plenty, is a traditional symbol of Thanksgiving and can be filled with a variety of small items to represent a bountiful harvest including miniature pumpkins, grapes, Indian corn, cranberries, pecans and acorns. Pine cones and fresh pine needles can be added as a decorative touch.
A turkey platter is a good choice as a centerpiece base as it has a larger area to work with and can be filled with the same items used in a cornucopia. The platter can be interlaced with artificial silk flowers and leaves to add additional color and either fresh or artificial items can be used. -
Considerations
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When determining the appropriate type of Thanksgiving centerpiece that will best suit the theme of the table, consider ordering a fresh flower centerpiece. Florists are prepared for Thanksgiving by having an inventory of seasonal flowers available in autumn colors and can create the centerpiece according to your specifications using the symbolic cornucopia as the base or other themed typed containers such as ceramic vases with pilgrim or turkey motifs.
Accessories
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To highlight the Thanksgiving centerpiece once the table has been set, an autumn colored votive, pillar or taper candle can be placed upon an assortment of silk maple leaves in contrasting colors of burnt orange, deep red and yellow that has been placed at either end of the centerpiece. Additional leaves and acorns can be randomly placed around the base of the centerpiece with tea candles or glow lights used to add a warm glow to the table and accentuate the centerpiece.
Expert Insight
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When creating a Thanksgiving centerpiece, using silk and dried flowers including assorted daisies, red and yellow roses, avena and oats creates a colorful centerpiece that reflects the the fall season. If creating a cornucopia, using artificial gourds, pumpkins and grapes along with Indian corn will create the bounty and harvest that Thanksgiving is celebrating and will last long after the holiday celebration.
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