Floating candle centerpieces are absolutely appropriate for any event. From an intimate dinner to a wedding or Christmas party. There are so many options in terms of how you decorate your centerpiece.

Tip 1: Unifying all the colours of your event theme is necessary to create harmony. So when it comes to constructing your floating candle centerpieces, make sure the colours contribute an aethetic aspect to your theme.

While matching (harmonious) colors on your centerpiece can achieve fantastic results, consider adding some contrasting (complementary) colors. This will make your centerpiece more eye catching. The best way to know how to best use harmonious or complementary colors, is to learn some color theory. Don't worry! It's really not that complicated. I'll take you through it.

Harmonious Colors for your Centrepiece.

Harmonious or matching colours are ones which are close together on the color wheel. These make for a peaceful and relaxed floating candle centerpiece. For example combining red and orange flowers.

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Contrasting Colors for your Centerpiece.

Complementary or contrasting colors are those that are further away or opposite each other on the color wheel. These color combinations can make for some of the most vribrant and eye catching floating candle centerpiece. A good exmple is the classic red and green combination.

And there you have it. The number of combinations are endless. Just remember that this doesn't only apply to your choice of flowers. You can apply to all elements of your centerpiece: the color of your bowl, the colour of the water in the bowl or the colors of the candles or the accents you put around your floating candle centerpice bowl. These can match and contrast within themselves, or they can match and contrast of ther elements of your event theme.