As the holidays approach, many of us will relish the opportunity to decorate and make our homes festive. And I look forward to sharing flower décor tips in the upcoming weeks. But first, what about birthday and anniversary parties that call for a special touch?
This is the perfect time of year to make a statement with flowers and plants. Two key tips: 1)Think about the person or people that you’ll be honoring and what theme, colors or mood best reflects their personalities. 2) Party planning may seem overwhelming, but you don’t need to do a lot to make an impact – it’s more important to get creative and have fun.
Orchids are the traditional flower for the 14th wedding anniversary, but these are elegant enough for any occasion.
Here are some suggestions to get you started.
• If you know that the guest(s) of honor has a favorite flower, incorporate it into the invitations, then feature that flower in unexpected ways at the party – say filling martini glasses with individual blossoms.
• Use curly willow to make quick and easy arrangements. Use three or four branches in a low bowl or a cylinder filled halfway with small pieces of frosted glass.
• To add a little glitz, say for a silver or golden wedding anniversary, spray the willow (or other branch) with silver or gold paint and use floral glue to attach small crystals to branches.
• You could also hang crystals from the branches with ribbon. At the opening of the vase, add a “collar” of hydrangea or carnations.
• Or try filling a ceramic pot with curly willow and Algerian or English ivy overflowing at the base. Hang party favors from the branches.
Come back tomorrow for more party tips.
Flower Fact of the Day: Always give your party flowers a water source to keep them looking their best.