What Vase Height is Good for a Centerpiece?
The most important thing to consider when you're buying your vases for centerpieces is that the entire centerpiece should not obstruct the view of the guests at your gathering. It's important for the attendees to be able to make eye contact. A quick rule is under 14 inches or over 24 inches high for the centerpieces including the vase. Some people also say no more than a foot including the flowers.
The most important thing to consider when you're buying your vases for centerpieces is that the entire centerpiece should not obstruct the view of the guests at your gathering. It's important for the attendees to be able to make eye contact. A quick rule is under 14 inches or over 24 inches high for the centerpieces including the vase. Some people also say no more than a foot including the flowers.
Keeping this in mind the vase should probably be no higher than 4 - 6 inches. You want your guests to be able to see the people they are sitting with. Easy conversation, the main ingredient of any good party, will also flow much better without a distraction.
Using a short, but long and narrow vase would give you many opportunities for a low height centerpiece. If you'd like a tall centerpiece for your event, use a 24 inch tall vase with a 4 inch or so opening with an arrangement on top of that. This way the centerpieces will have a dramatic affect as-well-as be so tall that people will be able to see each other across the tables. You can usually rent these kinds of vases from a party or event rental place in your area.
The flowers or fillers you are using will help determine what vase height you'll need. If you are using clear colored vases that will be filled with items such as: floating candles, tissue paper or rose petals, then it is only the height of the vase you'll need to consider when purchasing your vases.
For petite arrangements using sleek shaped vases, lilacs, peonies and gardenias with a little ivy added makes a pretty and classic statement. On the other hand, a towering vase using tulips, orchids or calla lilies would make a grand statement. Also, lush arrangements at the base of a regal candelabra would be dramatic.
A single daisy, cosmo or orchid in trumpet vases gives a simple and minimalist feeling. Gold or silver vases filled with beautiful roses, iris or sweet peas creates a romantic atmosphere. If you'd like to use earthy fillers such as twigs, pussy willows or sunflowers, you can fill your vases with pebbles to create a wholesome, earthy atmosphere.
If you'd like to use a combination of tall and low, the tall centerpieces could be used at the buffet table or where your guests will not be seated. By using the same flowers and fillers in both the vase heights your theme can be introduced throughout the room.
The choices for centerpieces are endless as you put together your theme and seating arrangements. From a Wedding with 500 guests to an intimate dinner, a special centerpiece always adds a nice touch to your celebration.