Candlelit Elegance: Low, Lush & Minimal Summer Centerpieces
Soft Pastels. Seasonal Florals. Two Aesthetic Approaches—One Set of Blooms.
Learn to design two stunning centerpiece styles using the same seasonal blooms. Create a low, lush centerpiece with soft pastels and vibrant summer tones for a modern romantic look, or craft a minimalist arrangement that celebrates negative space and elegant simplicity. Both styles are perfect for weddings, intimate dinners, or editorial tablescapes.
Soft Pastels. Seasonal Florals. Two Aesthetic Approaches—One Set of Blooms.
Learn to design two stunning centerpiece styles using the same seasonal blooms. Create a low, lush centerpiece with soft pastels and vibrant summer tones for a modern romantic look, or craft a minimalist arrangement that celebrates negative space and elegant simplicity. Both styles are perfect for weddings, intimate dinners, or editorial tablescapes.
Soft Pastels. Seasonal Florals. Two Aesthetic Approaches—One Set of Blooms.
Learn to design two stunning centerpiece styles using the same seasonal blooms. Create a low, lush centerpiece with soft pastels and vibrant summer tones for a modern romantic look, or craft a minimalist arrangement that celebrates negative space and elegant simplicity. Both styles are perfect for weddings, intimate dinners, or editorial tablescapes.
What You’ll Learn
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Understanding color stories using soft pastels and summer brights
Seasonal flower selection and conditioning
Vessel and tool recommendations for each style
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Creating a foam-free chicken wire or pin frog base
Developing organic shape and movement
Layering textures and tones with pastel bases and bright accents
Balancing focal and filler blooms
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Utilizing negative space and clean lines
Crafting an Ikebana-inspired composition
Choosing a linear or shallow bowl for maximum effect
Creating impactful silhouettes with the same florals
Materials List:
Want to create alongside Maribel?
Gather these materials before class. (Not required, but highly encouraged!)
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Florist scissors or pruners
Chicken wire or pin frog
Waterproof floral tape
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Ranunculus
Garden Roses
Sweet Peas
Cosmos
Lisianthus
Scabiosa
Queen Anne’s Lace
Textural greens (e.g., jasmine vine, mint)
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Taper or votive candles
Linear or shallow bowls (for minimalist design)
Low, wide vases (for lush centerpiece)
Decorative trays for added elegance
