Buying Flowers For Thanksgiving? Here’s What You Should Know

Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness when family and friends gather and show gratitude over a meal. The turkey might be the main attraction, but sides and desserts are key to the celebration, and a beautiful bouquet of flowers belongs on every dining table. If you’re planning to add a Thanksgiving centerpiece to your holiday table, you’re in luck: FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers a discount of 15 percent off its retail price! The discount is automatically applied at checkout.

These tips will help you select a thoughtful Thanksgiving arrangement that’s sure to add a festive flair to your gathering.

Select Flowers That Speak To The Season

Seasonal fall flowers — such as mums, sunflowers, pom poms and snapdragons — thrive in autumn and are the stars of the Thanksgiving bouquet. To add texture, eucalyptus and berries are often added to blooms. Also, roses in seasonal hues are incorporated to create an additional pop of color. With the sun setting earlier, some centerpieces feature candles to add the warm glow of candlelight to gatherings.

The Harvest Sunflower Bouquet mixes roses, sunflowers and daisies in a deluxe basket, creating a rustic and vibrant statement. The bouquet makes a great addition to any table and is also a stunning gift for friends or family.

Choose Flowers That Have Meaning

Every flower has a special meaning and symbolizes something unique. Orange roses have different meanings, depending on the hue. When they are bright orange, they can mean life and passion; and when they have a soft peach tone, such as the roses in the Autumn Glow Bouquet, they symbolize gratitude. Snapdragons represent graciousness, and sunflowers mean loyalty and longevity — all great sentiments for a Thanksgiving bouquet.

The Autumn Glow Bouquet is a stunning centerpiece, adding texture and bold pops of color to the table. The bouquet features bright blooms including gerbera daisies, snapdragons, roses, hydrangea and Peruvian lilies.

Use Centerpieces As Great Conversation Starters

When choosing a centerpiece, the arrangement should reflect the table style, whether long to suit a rectangular table or in a more traditional vase for a round table. The key is to ensure the centerpiece is low in height so guests can see one another from across the table. The design should also act as a conversation starter. Choosing designs with a bold color or unique textures will add an unexpected surprise to the table.

The Gather 'Round Centerpiece adds a touch of seasonal beauty to any Thanksgiving table. The centerpiece is also a thoughtful gift for friends or family members. The centerpiece features sunflowers and Peruvian lilies along with two candles.

Select Thanksgiving Bouquets With Your Menu In Mind

Thanksgiving is a holiday when the menu rarely wavers from traditional family favorites, such as turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. Choose a bouquet to complement the colors from your Thanksgiving feast, such as warm oranges to match Mom’s sweet potato casserole, or deep reds to complement the cranberry sauce. Also, autumn flowers such as sunflowers, mums and roses are not heavily scented, so they will add to the beautiful table without overpowering the mouthwatering aromas coming from the Thanksgiving feast.

The Pumpkin Spice Forever Bouquet will bring a thoughtful touch to any table this Thanksgiving. The bouquet features warm-toned roses, accented with pom pom stems, daisies and eucalyptus, creating a centerpiece worthy of admiration.

When adding a bouquet or centerpiece to your Thanksgiving table, it’s the thought that makes it meaningful. When selecting flowers to give or keep, choose blooms that will add to the spirit of the holiday, making it a brighter and happier celebration for everyone.

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