Our stands can be used for tabletop florals to give height to your decor. The stands could also be used as aisle markers, additions to wedding ceremony florals, or for your photography area. We use them wherever we can. The gold stands are made of a heavy duty metal so that they are less likely to fall over. If using in the grass outside or on the beach, you will need to stake them. We do not advise that you use the glass stands in the grass or on the beach. The glass stands have a fluted side that is 9” wide and a long vase like side that is 10” wide. This glass stand can be used on either side or mix and match them.