What flowers should I order for a holiday office party?
The Short Answer
Holiday office party flowers should be festive but practical: low centerpieces for seated dinners, taller statement pieces for a stand-up mingling event, and a welcoming entry arrangement. Choose durable seasonal blooms in the company’s colors or classic holiday tones, and order early during the busy December stretch.
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Design around how the party flows
The right flowers depend on how guests will gather. For a seated holiday dinner, keep centerpieces low so colleagues can see and talk across the table, and repeat a simple design across many tables for a cohesive, budget-friendly look. For a stand-up cocktail-style party, taller statement arrangements on cocktail tables or a bar create atmosphere without cluttering the surfaces people need. Either way, a striking arrangement at the entrance welcomes guests and photographs well. Plan the count early, since a room full of tables multiplies fast and drives the biggest share of the budget.
Festive but professional
An office party wants holiday spirit that still feels polished. Classic red-and-white or an elegant winter-white-and-metallic palette both read festive and professional. If the company has strong brand colors, working those into the flowers is a thoughtful, on-brand touch. Evergreen accents, candles or flameless votives, and a bit of sparkle set the mood without veering into tacky. Keep fragrance mild around food and drink stations, and choose sturdy blooms, roses, carnations, and greens, that will look fresh from setup through the last toast. The goal is warm and celebratory, never overdone.
Planning and budgeting the order
December is peak season for florists, so order well ahead to secure both the flowers and the delivery slot you need. Confirm the venue’s access, setup timing, and whether pieces can be dropped early. Decide who keeps or removes arrangements afterward; letting employees take centerpieces home is a nice perk. Centerpieces generally run $75 to $250 each depending on size, so the table count is your main lever. For a large event, our team can plan a scaled package with you. Use these ideas to plan, then order at bentleyflorist.com.
Planning Tips From Our Designers
- Keep centerpieces low for seated dinners and tall for cocktail parties.
- Add a statement arrangement at the entrance for arrival impact.
- Work in company brand colors or use classic holiday tones.
- Choose durable blooms that stay fresh from setup through the last toast.
- Order early and confirm venue setup timing during the busy December stretch.
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