Low vs. High Centerpieces

Ktocci46 · February 2010

I need some opinions because I haven't really been to that many weddings. For those that I have been to I can't even remember if people mostly do the low or the high centerpieces. I thought that I wanted all high, but now I think I like the lowe better. Which do you prefer?

Thanks!

SuMmErKuTiE · February 2010

People do both. I prefer lower centerpieces so the guests can see everyone else at their table when trying to carry on a conversation. FI and I were at a wedding last year and everytime we tried talking to a couple across from us we had to bend from side to side to make eye contact. I've seen some gorgeous high centerpieces, but I'm not a fan of actually using them just for the blocking of the view factor.

bellebride116 · February 2010

It's a personal choice. I love high centerpieces and am not a fan of low ones. We did high and they were a huge hit. Everyone couldn't stop raving about them.

jagore08 · February 2010

We kept it simple and did all low. I think a lot of brides that have trouble deciding go with a mixture of both high and low.

Sue-n-Kevin · February 2010

We are doing both high & low centerpieces. The flowers will be the same, but the high ones will be in tall vases that won't force people to crane their necks around. I've seen pics of this, and it really makes the room interesting

Good luck.

kwrobertson · February 2010

i liked the look of high ones until i went to a wedding with them.. You can't see the person across from you and it's so awkward leaning to have a conversation. that wedding is the reason why i'm sticking with low flowers in my wedding.

AMN0324 · February 2010

High for sure...

this is our inspiration and our florist is recreating this for us

https://www.nycityweddings.com/chat/p/5331808_1.jpg

crmarin1 · February 2010

Definately Low! It is better for the guests to see eachother and I believe it looks nicer. You don't want it to look over done or over the top. I think low is simple and classic. You can make a big statement with the low ones by making sure the center piece is full. I would add flower petals and voilve candles around the low certerpiece to add more drama. Good Luck!

[Deleted User] · February 2010

I love high huge centerpieces. We are doing tall vases (22 inches) with lots of branches and curly willow out the top. They are tall enough for people to still see under them. I think it also depends on the venue choice and style of your wedding. My venues ceilings are very tall so I wanted the room to be balanced with taller centerpieces.

emmy82087 · February 2010

I was at a wedding in august 2009 where there were high centerpieces...i couldn't see the person across from me which really stunk because i wanted to talk to her! I would go with low centerpieces because #1, they are easy to transport and #2, if you are giving them away at the end of the night, it is easy for the guests to take home. and #3, low centerpieces aren't in the way. Hope this helps!

dmjvonn1 · February 2010

We're doing a combination of both, alternating per row. High centerpieces just sets a centain ambience in the room, especially if it's dramatic. For a high centerpiece, if your vase is more on the slender side, it won't obstuct much view.

Ktocci46 · February 2010

Thanks for the opinions so far! I agree that it's easier to see the person across from you with the low. Where I would love to alternate between the high and low, it's probably more in my budget just to do all low.

Thanks!!

tommyandy · February 2010

You could do a few high ones on the escort card table, the guest book table, the buffet tables, the favor tables, etc., for added drama. I've see a lot of good ideas on the platinum weddings tv show.

wcvsb3b5 · February 2010

I like them both. I think the big thing to consider is the venue (high ceilings vs. low ceilings).. You don't want to have centerpieces that look like they are almost touching the ceilings..

Anthriel22 · February 2010

I think both have thier advantages, and both look very nice. I agree with everyone about the tall centerpieces blocking conversations. I would like to be able to see everyone at the table with me. I personally am going with low centerpieces for this reason. Ifyou go with tall, make sure the vase is skinny so it doesnt block too much of your view! Good luck deciding!

k3montel · February 2010

I like the look of high centerpieces, but I am 5'2", so short ones are better. I like to be able to see across the table at weddings, with taller centerpieces, that is impossible.

fallbride1109 · February 2010

I would have loved to do a mixture but high centerpieces weren't in my budget. I ended up doing all low, they were beautiful and I was very happy with them. As you can see by the varied responses, it's really a matter of preference.

I had originally planned to do all low but still alternate my tables and use 2 different centerpieces to break up the room so that's an option also.

krmabojo · February 2010

The have to be high enough so you can see the people around the table and low enough to see over them.

IMO higher centerpieces look fancier. It depends on the atmosphere of the wedding as well.

Catwoman708 · February 2010

Both high and low centerpieces are popular right now, or using some of each.

Personally, I prefer the low centerpieces, because they make for a simpler look, keeps the focus on the tables, and allows for a better flow and easier conversation.

I do like the tall ones too, because they have a fancier, more dramatic look. But it puts the focus higher, blocks vision and "flow", and is distracting. I'd only use them in a very formal setting with tall ceilings.

kbevers · February 2010

I think you should go with whatever matches your venue and the style of wedding you are having. I like the high ones for ballrooms and more formal affairs. Me personally, I am going with lower ones b/c it's an outdoor wedding with a reception in a small glass room on the water and I don't want to block the views.

Ken&Cass · February 2010

It really depends on the space, for instance a small room I'd probably go with low, because I think it would look silly to have a centerpiece be larger then the size of a quarter of the room. If it's a really large space I'd go with high because I think low would get lost in a big room... it would almost be like they weren't even there!

lynlovesjoe · February 2010

One thing to think about is what the ceiling looks like. If it is not gorgeous and you aren't doing any ceiling scarves then maybe you should do low centerpieces so that people wont notice as much. I've seen high centerpeices and when people try to get both the people and the decor in the shot, they also get the exit sign. haha