How to Display Flowers on a Food Buffet

A well-conceived floral display can add beauty and appeal to a buffet table. Color can add attractiveness to a wedding or banquet setting. Decorators must pay special attention to the theme and mood to be created by such a display. Practical design concepts include positioning of displays and compatibility of floral designs with the food being served.

Instructions

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Choose flowers that are compatible to the food being served at the event. Carnations, snapdragons and the star of Bethlehem can be affected by gas emitted by fruits and vegetables and may lose attractiveness over time, according to Weddingpaperdivas.com.

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Consider the balance of the flower layout. Smaller tables need only one arrangement per side of the table. Large buffet tables require two or more arrangements per side, depending on the size of the table, says Weddingpaperdivas.com. The Gardner, a website giving tips for a variety of floral arrangement scenarios, suggests that flowers on a buffet table be used in a tall vase or on a pedestal in order to keep flowers out of the way of food.

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Make sure the flower container is leak and spill proof. If using baskets in a flower arrangement, check that the lining is waterproof before the flower arrangement is set. The Gardner suggests testing this with a small amount of water in a sink hours before the flowers are arranged.

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Keep in mind the mood or effect to be created. A unique look can be found by using rosemary and mint with scented geraniums, according to Weddingpaperdivas.com. Whole fruits and berries can add color to a display while figs can add a festive touch.