An exquisitely made hydrangea centerpieces for weddings can absolutely bring elegance and sophistication to any wedding reception. Hydrangea is one of the top choices for use as wedding flowers because of its simplicity and relatively smaller bloom. What makes hydrangea more appealing is its dozens of compact blooms that are naturally rounded on each stem. The bloom sizes range from as small as two to three inches and as large as six or seven inches. Individual flowers in the bloom are symmetrical and with a rounded star shape.
These flowers are easy to coordinate with any wedding theme as they come in different vibrant colors. Some of the most popular colors of hydrangea are purple, pink, white and blue. Aside from centerpieces, hydrangeas are also used for bridal bouquet, corsages and altar decorations. Hydrangea centerpieces designs must be made according to the theme of the wedding and the wedding season. The availability of the hydrangea varieties must also be taken into consideration although, there’s not much to worry about since these flowers are available from spring to fall. Hydrangeas can be used in wedding reception centerpiece alone or they can be used together with other flowers. They make a good match with calla lilies and orchids.
Making use of hydrangeas in wedding reception centerpiece is indeed economical yet elegant. If you are looking on cutting down the cost of your wedding centerpiece or you don’t have enough time to book a florist, then it would be a great idea if you make your own hydrangea centerpieces for weddings since they are not complicated to create and is an easy do-it-yourself arrangement. To get the best results, do not forget to take the necessary steps prior to centerpiece arrangement.
The steps involve soaking the flowers in a large bowl of cold water for 45 minutes, cutting the stems at 45 degrees and leaving it immersed in warm water overnight. To maintain the freshness of the flowers, they have to be well hydrated thus, a floral foam is needed. In cases where hydrangeas flowers are not readily available, they can easily be purchased from wholesale floral nurseries from $50 to $130 or higher depending on the size and color of the flowers.