3 Simple Ideas for Wedding Centerpieces
Apr 19th, 2008
As you have probably figured out by now, a wedding has many little details to work out, from what invitations to get, to the organization of the ceremony, to the plans for the reception. And then, every individual detail has a big list of things requiring detailed planning.
When brainstorming ideas for your wedding centerpieces it’s worthwhile remembering that these can add significantly to the ambience of the reception and of course the entire day. Centerpieces should be more than just some ornament on each table.
Steering away from using the traditional wedding centerpieces, you could go for something that will cater to your guest’s taste buds. You could for example fill a bowl with chocolates covered in your wedding theme color for your guests to snack on during the reception. You could also place your favorite type of sweets with brightly colored wrappers on the table instead of flowers.
When it comes to the traditional use of flowers as your wedding centerpieces you can never really go wrong. Flower arrangements in weddings in popular movies always look so elegant and glamorous. Flowers as centerpieces also allow for other decorative add-ons. You could make use of non-flowering plants, feathers and figurines for example. With flowers your only limitation is your imagination.
Another common and popular choice for wedding centerpieces is the use of candles to fill the same area that a bouquet of flowers would. From scented candles to small candles floating in a wide-mouthed vase, candles add light to give an extra dimension to color and fragrance. Candles also make traditional centerpieces at many restaurants, and since most receptions offer some sort of food, this would make it appropriate.
If you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford to do both centerpieces and favors for your wedding then why not combine them? If you choose a different gift for the men and women you could easily create a decorative centerpiece that also has a purpose.
You can make your wedding centerpieces functional so they aren’t just wasted ornaments that are thrown away later. Combining favors for example can assist with place setting for your guests. Brainstorming a little will uncover many other useful ideas.
Just remember to see the bigger picture. The centerpiece idea you go with may look amazing and ideal in a picture or on one table but make sure the one or the combination you choose works to your satisfaction in the place you have your reception in. Make sure whatever you put on the tables enhances the atmosphere of the room and is perfect for the photographs you take.
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