Elevated Elegance: Designing Timeless Tall Wedding Centerpieces

$140.00

This online class focuses on creating tall, classic, and elegant centerpieces ideal for sophisticated wedding receptions.

Participants will master the mechanics of tall table designs, learn how to balance proportions and use white flowers to craft centerpieces that elevate any wedding tablescape. Perfect for beginners and intermediate florists, this workshop will enhance your skills in luxury floral design.

This online class focuses on creating tall, classic, and elegant centerpieces ideal for sophisticated wedding receptions.

Participants will master the mechanics of tall table designs, learn how to balance proportions and use white flowers to craft centerpieces that elevate any wedding tablescape. Perfect for beginners and intermediate florists, this workshop will enhance your skills in luxury floral design.

 

What You’ll Learn

    • Select and prepare flowers

    • Secure floral foam and create a sturdy structure for tall arrangements

    • Balance weight and height for stability in high-traffic event settings

    • Achieve symmetry and proportion in tall arrangements

    • Layer blooms to create depth and dimension

    • Build a central focal point and radiating outward

    • Add accents for texture and elegance

    • Hydrate the foam thoroughly to extend flower life

    • Learn tips on selecting the correct decorating elements for different styles

Materials List:

Want to create alongside Maribel?
Gather these materials before class. (Not required, but highly encouraged!)

    • Florist scissors or pruners

    • Floral foam (wet foam)

    • Tall centerpiece stands or trumpet vases (24 inches tall or higher) 

    • Floral tape (waterproof)

    • Clear floral adhesive

    • Lazy Susan (for rotating the arrangement while designing)

    • Primary White Flowers:

      • White roses (elegance) 

      • White hydrangeas (for volume)

      • White orchids (Phalaenopsis or Dendrobium for luxury)

    • Secondary White Flowers:

      • Lisianthus

      • White stock (for height)

    • Greenery:

      • Italian Ruscus

      • Silver dollar eucalyptus

      • Smilax vine (optional for trailing elements)

    • Candles (pillar or floating) to complement the centerpiece