How To Incorporate The Wildflower Trend Into Your Next Tablescape Or Floral Display

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Whimsical and bubbly, wildflowers are one design trend we can't get enough of. And since any flower that grows naturally in your area is a wildflower, you can celebrate the natural colors and textures of your hometown by using them in your decor. There are so many colorful wildflowers you can grow in your garden. These blooms are nature's glitter, which means you can never have too many of them in a posy. In the purest sense, making a wildflower arrangement means using tons of different native blooms and types of greenery to give you a sparkling, showy bouquet.

Wildflower arrangements give you an excuse to try out non-traditional flowers that might be considered ugly by most people. Thistles, for example, are prickly and alien-looking on their own, but surrounded by soft California poppies or butterfly weeds, they create a wild and bushy arrangement that dances in the wind and lends a gentle gracefulness to your tablescape. Pick up on colors in your flowers to design the rest of your table setting. Matching hues creates a sense of ease and relaxation, while contrasting colors hint at celebration and festivity. 

When experimenting with different wildflowers for your table, be aware of any that have a strong, pungent fragrance, like some geranium varieties, and avoid them. You don't want to subject your guests to an evening with a stinky centerpiece. Also, be mindful of flowers that may cause allergic reactions, for example, lavender, which is calming for some and an itchy nightmare for others.

Sticking to one type of bloom gives you a focus color to use as the foundation of a monochromatic tablescape. Place your bouquet in the center of your table using these tricks to keep your wildflower bouquet standing up straight, before finding crockery and a table runner in matching hues to get the full impact of a monochrome effect. Pair it with matching candles (like these Sihuida Sage Green Taper Candles), place mats, and elegant glassware.

To fill out your wildflower arrangement, look for greenery that grows in your area. Sometimes, you can use the foliage from one of the wildflowers to simplify the plant-hunting process. For a wintry feeling, pick out the silvery foliage of the duster miller and pair it with flowers that are soft pink, lilac, or light blue. The charming, almost-heart-shaped leaves of the silver dollar eucalyptus add a romantic touch with soft, flexible stems that make decorating easy. The spikey two-toned leaves of the ivy plant are striking enough to take centerstage, but also work as a supporting act in a centerpiece.

If you're going for a more balanced, tidy look, use greenery that has similar visual weight to your flowers. When working with wispy stems and frilly petals, you'd choose lighter greenery like Plumosa ferns, Greek oregano, or Nichol's willow. To take a more avant-garde approach with delicate florals, use heavy greenery with thick, leathery leaves. The result is unexpected and unique.

If your event is in an off-season or you're just starting to grow your wildflower garden, you can still take part in the wildflower arrangement trend. Using wildflowers as centerpieces is the floral arrangement trend that allows you to play with no rules. Who says centerpieces have to be big and showy? When you don't have many flowers, singles will do!

Bud vases are an easy way to fill your table with minimal flowers, such as bee balm, wild bergamot, or Helenium. Pop a bloom or two of whatever is flowering at the time in each vase and dot them around the center of your table. For extra visual variety, keep some stems long and cut others really short. Leave each vase as is for a clean, minimalistic vibe, or add a few leaves and sprigs to keep things wild and full of texture. Adding a ribbon to match the rest of the decor is a small touch that adds elegance.

Glass bud vases, such as Anquephd's Mini Clear Bud Vases, come in packs of 32 and lean into the playful lightness of wild blooms, while vases made from natural materials, like terracotta or wood, introduce a groundedness to your tablescape. You can find bud vases in unique shapes, like the Migaku Home Solid Wood Frame Glass Test Tube Vase, to take your design from cottage core to modern and experimental. Complete the earthy look with ceramic dishware or wooden place mats.