Thanksgiving flowers highlight the best of the fall season’s colors and natural beauty, bringing warmth and charm to your family gatherings and other festivities. Learn more about displaying Thanksgiving flower arrangements with this guide.
Thanksgiving Floral Arrangement Tips
Follow these tips whether you’re creating your own fresh Thanksgiving floral centerpieces or selecting a lifelike fall flower arrangement
Consider Your Display Area
It’s essential to scale the size of your Thanksgiving flower arrangement to your intended display area so your décor doesn’t overwhelm the space. Try smaller or more compact Thanksgiving centerpiece flowers for sideboards, consoles, or coffee tables. Alfresco areas and formal Thanksgiving dinner table setups can afford a more exuberant display.
Choose Your Flower Varieties and Color Palette
Choosing flowers for your Thanksgiving table is a matter of personal style and preference while factoring in what’s traditional and in-season. Roses, sunflowers, mums, and dahlias are popular choices in various hues. Mix your flower arrangement with other details in your Thanksgiving table setting or décor for a cohesive look. For example, an arrangement featuring yellow and orange blooms will pick up the rustic browns of wooden accents and the gleam of gold cutlery.
Select the Right Vessel
Your vase or container’s look will contribute to the overall aesthetic of your Thanksgiving décor. Baskets, galvanized buckets, or wooden vessels impart a more classic or traditional feel. Meanwhile, glass, crystal, or metallic vases suit modern Thanksgiving floral arrangements.
Add Seasonal Accents
Create unique Thanksgiving flower arrangements by incorporating natural accents and little nods to the fall season. Acorns, small apples, mini gourds, and other harvest season touches add character to your floral display.
Complement Other Foliage on Display
For a seamless and intentional display, mimic similar details from your fall wreaths and garlands on display around the home. Incorporate similar foliage, accents, or match the same color palette.
Insider’s Tip
Balsam Hill offers complete collections of matching fall wreaths, garlands, and other foliage. These arrangements come display-ready, allowing you to decorate with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to common questions about Thanksgiving flower arrangements.
What Flower Represents Thanksgiving?
Use flower language to help imbue deeper meaning into your Thanksgiving floral displays. Roses, hydrangeas, and lilies all represent gratitude. Tulips, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers also typically show love for family.
What Color Flowers for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving flower colors range from deep reds and pinks to sunburst orange, yellow, and red hues.
Should I Bring Flowers to Thanksgiving Dinner?
A flower arrangement highlighting the vibrant colors of the season is a classic hostess gift should you be invited to a Thanksgiving dinner. Consider gifting a lifelike floral arrangement they can display year after year to make a lasting impression.
We hope this guide inspired you to decorate your Thanksgiving dinner table with beautiful blooms. For lifelike flower arrangements you’d be proud to display, shop our selection below.
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