Party Planner
Thanksgiving
Flower Suggestions
Chrysanthemums, bittersweet, gerbera daisies, roses, carnations, alstroemeria,
lilies, wheat, solidago, monte casino, marigolds. Potted plants in season
such as: chrysanthemums, daisies and cyclamen.
Floral Decorating Ideas
- For large tables try a long, narrow centrepiece in the centre of the
table and a few smaller accent pieces or candles on each side.
- Ask your florist to create a centrepiece in a treasured family vase
or bowl, or in seasonal pieces such as a cornucopia or a utility vase
surrounded by dry corn cobs.
- To create a lot of drama and variety, place a topiary at one end of
the table leading to a cluster of small potted plants, then two smaller
topiaries with candles... to a tray of votives and flower petals and
so on...
- Ask your florist to use vegetables or fruits as accents and to create
votive or taper holders for you. Make the most of disposable trays by
hiding noticeable exposed parts with flowers and greens. Garnish food
or pies with individual blooms.
- Scatter colorful fall leaves, flowers and votive candles along the
centre of the table or at each place setting.
- Float flowers in crystal wine glasses, decorate serving trays or
platters with flowers or flower petals as a beautiful welcome to the
table, or place a single long-stem rose on each plate. Decorate small
desserts with flowers or make an ice ring with flowers to chill champagne
or wine.
- To entertain a "multitude" at a buffet, welcome them with
pumpkins that have been carved out as a container for potted chrysanthemums.
Ask your florist to design the buffet arrangements on several different
levels to keep the eye flowing all along the table. Consider a garland
of fruit, flowers and fall foliage over the entry door.
- Place flowers in the guest powder room as an added touch.
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