How to Create a Floral Centerpiece

A nice floral centerpiece can be pretty expensive, if you don't have the know-how to create one yourself. Thankfully, with a little bit of creativity and a few supplies you can create a floral centerpiece that will offset your table beautifully and have your friends in awe. Just follow these steps to create a simple floral centerpiece yourself.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Short-stemmed flowers
• Glass bowl
• Votive candles
• Water

1. Decide on a color scheme. Floral centerpieces are supposed to play off your other decorations, so pick colors that complement your tablecloth or your dishes. If you're having a seasonal party, pick out colors and textures that remind you of the season. Browns, reds and oranges work great for a fall centerpiece, while soft blues and whites look pretty on a winter table.

2. Scour your local florist or open market for the best looking flowers you can find. Stick with one or two different varieties that will hold together nicely.

3. Create your floral centerpiece right before your guests arrive so that it looks fresh and fabulous the entire evening.

4. Set up the foundation for a modern and clean simple centerpiece. Place a large glass bowl in the center of your table and fill it with water about half to three-quarters of the way full. Float a few votive candles in the water. Light them during your dinner party.

5. Arrange the cut flowers. Float a few short-stemmed flowers in the bowl along with the candles for a beautiful yet simple centerpiece.