Using glasses as vases

Flower arrangements can be displayed in a number of ways. While vases and similar containers are usually the first to come to mind, it’s good to remember that there are also other options such as drinking glasses. That’s right! You can get even more use out of those tumblers and cocktail glasses than ever before!

Cocktail glasses are great for small arrangements using as few as one stem. For example, a perfect gardenia resting on water in a martini glass will always look elegant. You can even add colouring to the water if you want to create a contrast

Margarita glasses are similar to martini glasses with just an extra curve. They look really attractive with textured flowers like carnations lining the rim. Fill these glasses with any colour carnations you like or you can even combine several colours if you prefer.

Tumblers are also perfect for submerged flower arrangements. If you have tall, cylindrical glasses, you can place small flowers inside and cover them with water. Make sure that you cut the stems as short as possible so that the flowers fill the glass to create the desired effect.

For a tropical feel, don’t hesitate to combine flowers and fruit. Remember that the fruit will likely cause your flowers to perish sooner so your arrangement won’t last quite as long as it usually would. This means that these designs are best for events that require flowers to remain fresh and beautiful for a few hours.

If you want to add even more sparkle and colour, why not use waterproof LED lights in your glasses? They are really compact yet effective in producing generous amounts of light. They are also available in various colours so you can co-ordinate with your colour scheme and event theme.

If you have a giant cocktail glass, you can add both floating flowers and a floating candle if you like. Place similarly shaped, smaller cocktail glasses around the base of the giant one and add similar flowers to them too. You can even place several glasses on different levels by using supports or blocks covered with an inconspicuous tablecloth. This way, you can allow your flowers to appear as though they are flowing from one glass to the next – almost like a champagne fountain!