Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee, Do you think floral arrangements make the best table centerpieces? Signed, Need Second Opinion Dear Need Second Opinion, Generally, floral and candle centerpieces are classic arrangements for formal dinners. However, there can be a variety of items used for centerpieces depending on the theme. For example, for an Easter dinner, bowls of colorful Easter eggs can be the centerpiece. For a fall theme, mini-pumpkins and gourds can be the centerpiece. If using multiple containers, then use different shapes and heights. Below are some centerpiece ideas. Centerpiece Ideas: Balloons Birdhouse Candles standing or floating Candy bouquets Confetti sprinkled around table top Decorative boxes Eggs (colored, designs) Figurines, crystal, porcelain Flowers in vases or floating Fruit basket Gingerbread house Glass balls Globes Ice Sculpture (small) Menu item, i.e. the salad, rolls, or lovely dessert Ornaments Pine cones, acorns, berries, peppers Plants, potted flowers, herbs, bonsai, lucky bamboo Pumpkins (mini), Gourds Rose petals sprinkled around table top Seashells Teapot Vegetable basket Wine or champagne bottles |
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