Summer flowers for your dinner party

During the summer months, people tend to socialize more. This is because we do not need to contend with the nasty winter weather if we want to visit our friends or family. The days are longer too which means that we have that much more time and energy to do the things we want to do. If you are preparing to host a dinner party and you are not sure how to decorate your table, here are some tips for choosing the best summer flowers every time.

Do some research

Before you start shopping, you should consider the venue. Are you planning on hosting an outdoor or indoor dinner? Do you need summer flowers that can handle warmer weather or possibly a gentle breeze? If so, you might need to ask your florist to help you choose a hardy bunch. Think about all of the external elements that could affect your flowers before you order them. This way, you will be prepared no matter what.

Informal options

If you are hosting a fairly casual dinner party, you don’t want to overdo it with the summer flowers. Your centrepiece should be pretty but not too elegant or it will throw off the rest of the décor. For example, you don’t want to order a lavish arrangement full or orchids or silky-looking roses. Some of the better choices include chrysanthemums, hydrangeas or even gerbera daisies. Not only are these flowers large and impressive, but they are also colourful and perfect for informal gatherings.

Formal choices

For occasions that call for at least semi-formal attire, you want to make sure that you decorate your table as you would expect your guests to present themselves. In this instance, you should consider orchids, lilies and roses for your centrepiece. These summer flowers are available in several colours. Of course, many people choose white since it is truly elegant and goes with everything. You can add white tablecloths with colourful overlays so that the white arrangement will still stand out.

As you can see, there are some significant differences between choosing summer flowers for formal and informal dinners. It’s not just about the colours, but most importantly the types of flowers that you choose. Not to mention the fact that the vase has to be just right, too. In many cases, a larger table is best decorated with a horizontal flower display or a more modern tablescape design that consists of several smaller arrangements and some decorative accessories in between.