Small events are an ideal time to craft meaningful and intimate floral designs that will make a statement without over-powering a space. For a family dinner, birthday party, or any other small gathering with friends, floral styling can bring warmth, beauty, and personality to the party. With a little planning and some basic, easy-to-master skills, you can create gorgeous floral arrangements for any small event you host at home or in a small venue.
Why Flower Arranging?
When it comes to floral design for micro-weddings and other intimate events, you’re not there to make a big impact with lots of over-the-top designs. Instead, the flowers are meant to add to the ambiance of the event, help with layout, and tie in with the event’s color story and aesthetic. If you’re new to floral design, I recommend starting with “purpose,” which will help you avoid too many elements and keep things balanced. Knowing where your arrangements will go and what the guests will be doing helps with decision-making.
How to Pick Flowers for an Intimate Wedding
If you’re planning a smaller wedding, try to focus on only a few flowers to ensure the arrangements are consistent and not too complicated. Use flowers that are in season to ensure they are fresh and available. Select one feature flower and pair with some foliage or a secondary bloom to create a uniform look without too much fuss. It will also ensure that all the bouquets match.
The Layout of the Tables
For small events, tables are the focus of the decor. It’s best to choose designs that are low and allow the eye to move across the table to visit with others. Bowls, jars or small vases are ideal for this. Designs can be identical for a more formal feel or somewhat different but still within the same color scheme to offer some visual appeal.
Console and Accent Tables
If you’re having a small gathering, you can still use flowers to your advantage by placing smaller arrangements in your foyer, on console tables, or around buffets. It’ll greet your guests and help to create circulation. Accent arrangements don’t have to be massive — one to three stems of flowers in a small vase or container can go a long way.
Matching Color and Theme
Colour is one of the most important aspects of event styling. Soft colours will create sophistication and bold colours will create a fun party atmosphere. Use the colour of the flowers to match tablecloths, crockery or stationery items to ensure all elements match. Start with two-three colours that match each other so that the designs don’t clash.
Playing with Foliage
Small wedding and event flowers need lots of greenery. It fills out arrangements, provides texture and is more affordable. There are also beautiful stand alone foliage plants, flowers, branches and leaves. It also helps to break up spaces and tie them together.
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“Take the stress out of flowers by planning ahead. Do them the day before, if you can. Keep them in a cool place and have plenty of water around. Choose vases that won’t tip over. If you do these things, your flowers will be just fine for the whole of your event.
Ways to Save on Flowers
For smaller celebrations, you don’t need to buy dozens of high-end flowers. Combine fresh flowers with some greenery, or use flowers that are in season. Use dried flowers and branches to help keep costs down. If you have a ceremony in one place, and a reception in another, consider reusing your centerpieces.
With Flowers
The beauty of flowers is that they can be a great way to add some personality and whimsy to an event. Add a handwritten tag, a simple ribbon, or a fun vessel and you’ve got character. Those little touches are especially important at intimate gatherings because they give the impression that you’ve gone the extra mile without having to hire a pro.
Discover the Art of Crafting Engaging Events
Just as flowers can make a big impact at large weddings and events, they can make a big impact at intimate gatherings, too. Well-designed arrangements can elevate the atmosphere and sentiment of the gathering. By applying basic principles of design, planning ahead, and being creative, those new to designing events can feel empowered to design beautiful and memorable events.