How to Make a Wedding Floral Centerpiece With Leaves

Creating your own wedding centerpiece can add a lovely, personal touch to your wedding. Start with leaves and other greenery to form a base that will show off the flowers in your arrangement.

Things You'll Need

• Container
• Oasis foam and florist's tape
• Leaves, ferns and other greenery

Instructions

1. Choose a container to hold your centerpiece. It should match the color scheme you are using for your wedding and should stand about one-third as tall as the tallest flowers you will be using.

2. Soak the oasis foam with water and use it to fill the centerpiece container. Trim the edges to make sure it fits the container neatly. Make a grid of florist tape over the top of the foam to hold it down.

3. Cut the stems of the leaves or ferns long enough to reach the bottom of the container, adding stability to the arrangement.

4. Begin by creating a layer of glossy green leaves around the base of the foam. Make sure none of the oasis is visible through the leaves.

5. Place shorter leaves and trailing greenery around the edges of the container. Let the trailing greenery hang over the edges of the container to create a natural looking centerpiece.

6. Add gradually taller leaves as you move toward the center of the container. This will create an appealing, rounded shape.