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Based on past experiences from weddings and dinner events, we are having all low centerpieces. On seperate occasions, we both have been to events where there were tall centerpieces and it was quite annoying. The one that stands out in my mind was a dinner where the centerpiece was quite large, both wide and tall, and it hindered conversations to the point that you honestly couldn't tell that there was anyone else at your table other than the people to your immediate left or right. After that experience, I am anti-tall centerpieces. Honestly though, a low centerpiece should not be taller than 8-10" max or else it will hinder conversations since no one will be able to see anyone else.
I agree with the problem of beautiful tall centerpieces getting in the way of conversations. They make for gorgeous photographs but not sure how practical they are.
I like the idea of a mix, which is what I'm doing. Some tall, some medium and the rest clusters, so that they're actually just a few inches high off the table. My florist says the different sizes move your eyes through the ballroom.
I prefer low centerpieces - I'll be using tall arrangements for the guest book table, bar, and so on.
lol I'm for a mix of them as well.. I like the look of it. Practicality wise, I definitely think that low centerpieces work better. It also depends on the "vibe" of your event. For example are you going for intimate, then low gives it to you. If you use pops of color, then it could definitely be fun and romantic!
We are just doing low I probably would have gravitated to tall centre pieces, but I was recently at a wedding where the centre pieces were so big and annoying people started putting them on the floor during the reception so they could talk to each other. The bride and her aunt (a florist who provided the centre pieces) were really unimpressed, but by the time they had noticed about 1/4 of them had be placed on the floor against a wall.
I just used low centerpieces. I prefer them because I feel like they're better for conversation, and also because I feel like tall centerpieces are sort of wasted, once you sit down. All the beautiful flowers are on top of you above your head, and don't get seen! So you don't get to enjoy how pretty they are during dinner. Seems like a waste to me. :)
We sprinkled in some tall tall tall skinny mercury glass candlesticks with ivory tapers to add height to the room.
i think it depends on what kind of atmosphere you're going for. if you're having a formal wedding, i would want to throw some tall ones in there. we're having an informal, very casual wedding and making our own centerpieces, so we're going all low.
We're having all low centerpieces. Here's the inspiration picture I gave to my florist. We'll be having two vases with flowers on each long table & a glass cylinder with a pillar candle. The vases we're using are 5" tall, and the flowers will add another few inches.
we're doing low ones as well, for the same reason as many posters above - so as not to impede conversation. We will have some slightly taller ones for the cake/escort card/etc tables though.
I'm doing something low, my biggest problem with high centerpeices is that you can't see the person across from you!! Thats SO ANNOYING! So, we're using a few stems in square vases and then decorating further with candles and lace probably. It won't look extravagant b/c its not 3 feet tall, but at least everyone at th table will be able to have a conversation and thats the most important part to me.
We are doing all low centerpieces. I think one foot is a good height but I would be hesitant to do much taller than that.
We are doing half tall centerpieces and half low. I think it will help to draw attention to each since they are different. For the low ones, we will have six small blue voltive candle holders in a square in the middle of the table. They will be surrounded by a wreath of sorts of white hydrangeas on the bottom topped with blue orchids to go with our peacock color scheme. We will also have petals scattered around it.
Maybe it depends on the reception site? Do you have very tall ceilings? Maybe higher centerpieces would balance the look.
I dont think anyone mentioned it yet but low centerpeices are also significantly cheaper! We are doing 1/2 low 1/2 high.
We're doing all low centerpieces - we like the look a lot better, it fits with our reception space, and it's cheaper. I didn't even think of the fact that it's easier for people to see each other across the table!
We used just low centerpieces. I had low fishbowls with hydrangeas in water.
Yes, they are definitely cheaper! My quote was $28 per centerpiece for low vases with white hydrangeas, white roses, white spider mums, and green hypericum berries. I provided the vases...bought them from Crate & Barrel for $6-$9 each.
Here is a picture of our venue and someone elses wedding. As you can see, they are all low centerpieces. I may try to incorporate some tall willow branch centerpieces along the buffet tables that sit along the walls.
We're also going low, for visibility reasons. I'm hoping for lush, sprawly ferns and flowers, but I have yet to meet with our florist to discuss it.
We're sticking with all low centerpieces as well. I, too, have had negative experiences with weddings were you can't even talk to people over/around the centerpiece; one I went to there was barely enough room for place settings because it was tall and really wide.
Thanks for all the feedback! I'm just going to do low (the vases for all the floating candles are 11 inches) and use some tall ones around the buffet tables and head tables, etc.
We are doing all low because they are more affordable and I also like the simple, streamlined look - much like stringer's inspiration pic. We are going to have one though centerpiece on the buffet table, though.
Stringer - $6-$9 at Crate & Barrel, really? Was that on sale? We are providing our own vases too, and we've been looking mostly at discount stores like Big Lots, and paid $5-$6 for 4.5 inch vases. I will have to check Crate & Barrel out now!
@daniellemybelle - Yep, they were initially $12 I think, but went on sale first for $8.95 (when we bought the first half) and then for $6.95, and we had a 15% off coupon. It's the Ellie vase (green) - http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=4620&f=32795
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Is anyone using just low centerpieces? I was thinking of doing some taller ones to mix it up but I don't know if its really necessary for the decor. The height of my centerpieces right now is about 1 foot. Any opinions??