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According to Southern Maryland florists, couples are moving away from traditional centerpieces to floral chandeliers and curtains made of blooms for their weddings.

Move over bouquets and centerpieces. Flowers are taking over weddings in a big way. While wedding trends come and go, flowers will always have a place at the wedding table.

The blooms brides and grooms choose and how they decide to display them can say much about the couple’s style for their Southern MD wedding. Many modern couples are opting for statement pieces with their flowers to rival the big and bold ideas they’re incorporating elsewhere into their occasions, such as in cakes and clothing. In fact, floral designer Tom Uberuaga says traditional hurricane vase centerpieces are outdated and only focus the eye on the middle of the table. He prefers guests enter the wedding and have their senses stimulated by flowers from all angles. Large flower installations, as well as blooms popping up in unexpected places, are some of the hot trends for couples to keep their eyes on for a Maryland outdoor wedding.

Floral chandeliers

There’s no need to worry about seeing over table centerpieces or flowers getting in the way of photo moments. Thanks to hanging flowers and floral chandeliers, flowers are quite literally moving up in the world. Hanging floral pieces can add instant drama and make a large visual impact. Florists can hang flowers from beams over tabletops to increase visual impact, whether as individual baskets, single stems or floral swags. Hanging floral chandeliers are dramatic but naturally expensive. Think about a large installation that forces guests to look up into a sea of greenery and flowers. The smell and the sight can be breathtaking. "To hang these heavy installations safely, you'll need a Frame Tent which provides the structural support needed for overhead decor."

Welcome wreaths

Why should wreaths only be reserved for front doors and holiday decor? A welcome floral wreath can be placed by the entryway to a chapel or reception hall with a heartfelt sentiment that shows guests how much they’re appreciated.

Fairy-tale flowers

A floral curtain of hanging flowers can line a chuppah or drape the altar in beautiful blooms. Couples who would like a fairy-tale entrance also can make their debut as a couple by coming through a flower curtain at the reception. Martha Stewart Weddings says a cascade of flowers and greens can be romantic and elegant.

Designing for the Heights: Florals in Your Tent

While modern floral trends are breathtaking on their own, the right tent structure provides the "bones" to make them possible. At Tri-County Tent Rentals, our inventory is designed to support these ambitious installations:

• The Airy Glow of Sailcloth Tents

Our Tidewater Sailcloth Tents are a favorite for the "fairy-tale" floral look. Because the fabric is translucent, it diffuses natural light during the day, making pastel peonies and soft greenery look ethereal.

The Look: Use the hand-sculpted wooden center poles as a natural trellis for climbing vines or "floral trees."

Pro Tip: We can install a pulley system on the center poles, allowing your florist to hoist a 1.2m floral hoop into the peaks for a floating "botanical canopy" that glows when the sun sets.

• Drama in High-Peak Pole Tents

If you are dreaming of massive floral chandeliers or heavy hanging "clouds," our High-Peak Pole Tents are the perfect choice. The soaring ceilings provide the vertical clearance needed for large-scale drama without making the space feel crowded.

The Look: Use the reinforced structural points of the high peaks to suspend heavy installations directly over the dance floor or the head table.

The Advantage: The white block-out vinyl provides a crisp, clean backdrop that makes bold, colorful tropical orchids or vibrant roses "pop" in your wedding photos.

Dance floor blooms

Who says flowers have to be overhead or on a table? With a plexiglass dance floor, or one made from some other transparent material, flowers can be underfoot, creating a magical floral carpet.

Floral necklaces

Brides needn’t carry their bouquets, they can wear ethereal and whimsical floral pieces around their necks or on their waists instead.

Couples are urged to speak with their florists about the innovative ways they can make flowers an even more awe-inspiring component of their weddings. BR201564

CAPTION: Couples are moving away from traditional centerpieces to floral chandeliers and curtains made of blooms for their weddings.