Floral table decorations also add to the atmosphere you are trying to create and the colours and flowers you choose will be important in setting the tone. Cream and white roses and lilies are classically traditional; roses, peonies, sweet peas and reesias in pastel hues are gently romantic; while bright tulips, gerberas, calla lilies and amaryllis can look modern and informal.

Choose lily of the valley, gardenias, stephanotis, orange and lemon blossom, hyacinths, lavender, rosemary, sweet peas, freesias and
roses for their wonderful fragrance – try scattering lavender, rosebuds and petals on to tables to add to the scent. You can make the arrangements light and summery or vividly dramatic, and accent your choice of flowers with foliage, trailing leaves and twigs.

When choosing designs for table decorations, bear in mind that guests will want to be able to see one another across the tables.