‘Tis the season for food and festivities! And the dinner table is where families and friends create some of their fondest memories. But Christmas isn’t just about turkey and trimmings (although it’s definitely an important part!)
Decking our halls, walls and Christmas tree has become a happy tradition for so many — why should the table miss out on the fun?
From place settings personalised with striking floral features to subtle nods of wintry wonderment in the centrepiece, we’ve gathered our top four Christmas floristry tips to make sure your arrangements are the star of your customers’ most anticipated dinner of the year…
1. Pops of colour
This year is big on colour — Christmas is a party, after all! We all know that Santa Claus red and holly bush green are the traditional colours of Christmas. So, combine winter heather and elf-red hydrangeas with cheery crimson holly and dark green berry stems for a merry Christmas medley, using Oasis floristry supplies to secure the flowers and create a layered look — adding depth to the classic Christmas palette.
Or why not add pops of unexpected hues for a fun, contemporary twist? As a lively alternative to evergreen garlands, experiment with bouquets of delicate blue hydrangeas, apricot lisianthus and dusty lilac delphiniums for a whimsical, joyous feel.
Surrounded by colourful glassware, vibrant lines and crackers tied with ribbons, your floral arrangements are sure to be a centrepiece worth remembering!
2. A fruity number
For a table arrangement straight out of a fairy tale, decorative fruit and berries always make a wonderful addition. And as a Christmas trend for 2022 is the ‘nature-inspired’ look, you can’t go wrong incorporating them in your floral arrangements…
Adorned with frosted apples and cranberry spruces, a lavish centrepiece of marshmallow delphinium, red Joyce and holly brings sophisticated cheer to the Christmas table. For zesty, orange tones to contrast neutral table linens, combine clementines with polar peach and physalis flowers.
And for something truly special, why not put together a dramatic wreath that can be suspended over the table, freeing up space for the festive feast? Create this stunning piece using dark foliage and natural stems embellished with dried oranges hanging from the garland.
3. Snowy Scandi scenes
One of 2022’s Christmas trends is ‘less is more’. So, with this in mind, why not explore the minimalist Scandi-style aesthetic in your floral arrangements?
Amongst natural elements, such as wooden placemats and a jute runner, arrangements of statice, snowdrops and wood oats grass soften the look of the tablescape and can help to create that cosy cabin ambience this trend demands.
Incorporate frosted berries, eucalyptus and woodland finds into wintry wreaths, or make garlands out of foraged pine. Attach the garland to a rope using twine so it can be draped elegantly across the table amidst table decorations, such as glass jars filled with twinkling lights and frosted Christmas pears.
4. Getting personal
Decorating the table for Christmas dinner is about so much more than the visuals — it’s also about the feeling we create for our loved ones, gathered around to share a special day.
Welcoming guests to the table with a sweet treat or small token gift is a lovely touch. Try packaging gifts inside recyclable cardboard boxes tied with leftover ribbon from present wrapping or biodegradable ribbon to keep things sustainable!
A small bundle of flowers or a single delicate flower is then the perfect topper. Whether it’s a fresh sprig of thyme, usually found in the kitchen during the Christmas period, or a faux flower that can be taken away and reused or popped in a vase, a small personal touch goes a long way.
Add the final flourish
For many, dressing the table for Christmas adds the final flourish to the main event, and creating festive floral arrangements is a wonderful way to ensure your customers celebrate the occasion in style. At The Baggery Sundries, we want to help you make your arrangements as unique as possible…
With all the Christmas floristry supplies you could need (we leave the beautiful wreaths and garlands to you), we’re the largest online stockist of wholesale floral sundries items and point-of-sale packaging, with over 4,000 products in stock at any time! Our aim is to deliver a one-stop shopping experience — direct to you.
The Baggery Sundries is a trusted wholesale online florist supplier happy to supply everything you need to create Christmas arrangements your customers won’t forget. Browse our selection of Christmas products now.
