We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

Try This DIY Centerpiece Using Flowers From Meghan Markle And Prince Harry's Wedding

By  Jeran McConnel
DIY Centerpiece Inspired by Meghan Markle and Prince Henry's Wedding Jeran McConnel

While most of us probably can't cross the pond to attend the royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, we can still celebrate the event at home. This DIY floral centerpiece is inspired by the flowers Meghan and Harry will feature at their wedding: branches of beech, birch, and hornbeam, as well as white garden roses, peonies, and foxgloves. (Markle has said that peonies make her "endlessly happy.")

Gold-white textured vase with white and pink flowers with foliage on dining tableJeran McConnel for Hunker

So, with as much of a royal touch as I could emulate, I created a centerpiece using several of these elements. Meghan's choices feel very English garden-like, so I kept the arrangement wild and a little untamed. And royal wedding aside, this could be perfect for your own nuptials, a baby shower, or a birthday celebration. (Or really just to brighten your home on any day of the week.)

White and pink flowers with white china and gold utensilsJeran McConnel for Hunker
DIY Centerpiece Inspired by Meghan Markle and Prince Henry's WeddingJeran McConnel

Tip: If you're not an expert florist, I always suggest creating your arrangements in a more free-form, wild, and organic style. I like to add a lot of different textures and greenery — it's a forgiving look that actually makes you look highly skilled in the floral department.

Things Needed

  • 5-inch diameter vase (wide and low)

  • Floral oasis

  • Peonies, ( 6 )

  • White garden roses, ( 6 )

  • Pink Astilbe, ( 6 stems )

  • Huckleberry branches

  • Foxglove, ( 3 to 4 stems )

  • 6-inch round piece of birch

  • Floral food, 1 package

  • Water

  • Floral Snips/Shears

Step 1

Add water and floral food to your selected vase. I chose a mercury glass container because I felt like it complemented a royal wedding-themed arrangement.

Hand pouring water from a white pitcher into a textured gold-white vaseJeran McConnel for Hunker

Step 2

Cut a piece of floral oasis to the size of the vase and immerse in the water.

Hand putting a block of green floral oasis in a textured gold-white vaseJeran McConnel for Hunker

Step 3

Start by adding the greenery first. I used huckleberry branches. They are a nice hearty branch and I love the deep shade of green. These branches will create the basic shape, width, and height of the arrangement. While you do want to have a little bit of height, for the most part we're going to keep this shape wide and quite low. But in order to get that wild, carefree look, keep one side of the arrangement a little heavier and higher — this will be featured on the left side of this DIY.

DIY Centerpiece Inspired by Meghan Markle and Prince Henry's WeddingJeran McConnel
DIY Centerpiece Inspired by Meghan Markle and Prince Henry's WeddingJeran McConnel

Step 4

Foxglove comes in a variety of pastel colors and usually have a pretty speckled flower. I chose this pale lavender color. These stems will be the tallest part of the arrangement, so I kept these weighted more on the left hand side of the arrangement.

White flowers with green leavesJeran McConnel for Hunker
DIY Centerpiece Inspired by Megan Markle and Prince Henry's WeddingJeran McConnel

Step 5

Next I added the white garden roses. I kept these lower and closer the rim of the vase. Because the foxgloves are on the left hand side, I kept more of the roses to the right hand side of the vase.

DIY Centerpiece Inspired by Meghan Markle and Prince Henry's WeddingJeran McConnel
Textured white and gold vase with gold and pink flowersJeran McConnel for Hunker

Step 6

I like to save the best for last, and peonies are definitely the star of the show. These are also the biggest blooms and will fill in any holes that are left in the arrangement. I kept most of these stems at about the same height as the roses, except for a couple that sit a couple inches higher on the left hand side of the arrangement.

Textured vase with white and pink flowersJeran McConnel for Hunker

Step 7

Astilbe is this very pretty delicate pink sprig. It's the perfect shade of blush and adds some texture to the arrangement. There shouldn't be any holes left at this point, but if there is a little gap, a sprig of astilbe can fill that in.

Hand placing white and pink flowers in a vase with green leavesJeran McConnel for Hunker
White and pink flowersJeran McConnel for Hunker
Textured vase with white and pink flowers with green leavesJeran McConnel for Hunker

And there you have it! Turn the vase around to make sure there are no holes or empty spaces. For an extra touch, you can place the vase on top of a round piece of birch.

And if you are going to watch the royal wedding, then a proper British tea party with scones, shortbread, fruit, and tea are a must.

Gold-white textured vase on wood coaster on tableJeran McConnel for Hunker
Vase of flowers with white china on dining tableJeran McConnel for Hunker
White china dishware with sweets and fruit by vase of flowers on tableJeran McConnel for Hunker
Dining table with flowersJeran McConnel for Hunker
Vase of white and pink flowers on white counter with gold candlesticks and paintingJeran McConnel for Hunker

Bonus tip: If you're making a centerpiece, you'll probably have some leftover blooms, so feel free to follow the same basic steps to create a mini-arrangement. After all, you really can't have too many flowers.

White dishware cabinet with gold candlesticksJeran McConnel for Hunker

Recommended