Gerber Daisy Wedding Centerpieces

If you want fun and simple table decorations, a good choice is to have gerber daisy wedding centerpieces. These flowers are available in a range of colors and are suitable for any type of function. The cost-conscious bride will also be pleased to know that they are not expensive.

Gerber daisies (gerberas) are widely available flowers. You can obtain them at any time of the year and they can add a real sparkle to your reception decorations. You can find white, green, orange, yellow or red varieties. Most of them are the classic flower shape that we all know and love but there are also some fancy gerbera varieties. These are known as 'spider gerberas' and the have long frilly petals.

How to Arrange Gerber Daisy Wedding Centerpieces

Gerberas have long stems so they are suitable for being arranged in tall flower arrangements. Their stems are not as robust as other flowers such as a rose, so you will need to take steps to ensure that the stem doesn't droop. You need to fully hydrate the flowers before use (florists call this conditioning) and you can then put a thin support wire around the stem. This will prevent your gerber daisy wedding centerpiece from sagging during the day.

You can also make low arrangements with gerberas. They can be inserted into an oasis block and used as part of a posy arrangement. This is something that that many brides could create themselves. Another type of arrangement is to cut the gerberas' stems short and float them in a shallow bowl of water. This is a very simple but effective way of appreciating the beauty of this flower.

Compared to other flowers such as calla lilies or roses, gerberas are relatively inexpensive. If you have a lot of tables at your reception it may be a good idea to consider gerber daisy wedding centerpieces as a way to keep the costs down.

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