The flower of the year is the many-petaled tree peony, Lush, soft, Exquisitely romantic — says New York’s Ariella Chezar, whose work has been seen at the White House.

The ideal vessel for your centerpiece? Crystal and silver, says Ariella. “They feel elegant and retro at once.”

Greens, greens, greens. No 2014 centerpiece will be complete without peeks of unusual greens. Soft vines, geranium leaves and maidenhair fern all top the must-have lists, reports Amber.

The flower garland is back in a big way. Ariella loves citrus garlands for bars and over doorways—lemons, limes, oranges on the stem. “And fern garlands are really beautiful. I love them down the center of a long table.”

note information found from the Bridal Guide website.