The centerpiece of
a wedding reception is just that, the “center piece” of what everyone will be
viewing for what could be hours. You want
to make your table centerpieces reflect who you are while
adding elements of grandeur and creativity. So how do you go about deciding on
your centerpiece of choice? Consider the following examples of centerpiece
ideas, and make them your own!
Powerful Petals
Think beyond the everyday arrangements of flowers. Build
topiaries in elaborate pots or a wreath of flowers to add dimension to the
center of your tables. Consider even the idea of silk flowers, which can later
outlive their traditional counterparts and be used as decoration in family
member’s homes. Sprinkling flower petals around the arrangements will bring
depth to the center of the table and keep guest’s attention longer.
Feathers
Using feathers as centerpieces may sound crazy at first,
but arranging feathers in conjunction with flowers will attract your guests’
attention. The feathers are lightweight, can be dyed any color and show great
movement proving their worthiness on the reception tables. Even consider them
for your buffet table placed in long vases for eye-catching appeal. Peacock
feathers and ostrich feathers are
great choices here.
Fruit
Building topiaries of flowers is one thing, but imagine a
topiary or pyramid of fruit. Especially for seasonal weddings, the appropriate
fruits can be built into elaborate structure for the center of your tables. If
your color scheme is yellow, incorporate lemons, bananas, or grapefruit.
Combining fruit and flowers is great too! Plop fruit in a clear vase and
having coordinating flowers spring from above.
Bring in the Baskets
In today’s world, baskets come in all shapes and sizes,
and utilizing these aspects can play to your advantage. Pick out baskets that
portray your theme and fill them full of your desired item whether it is
flowers, feathers, favors or more! Line the baskets with potpourri and place
personalized soaps and candles atop it for guests to take home as favors!
Vases
Use multi-sized vases as centerpieces. The vases can
reflect your wedding theme and be centered alone or accompanied with flowers,
grasses, or feathers. Each tabletop arrangement can vary in size and design to
give a uniqueness about every table. Consider underwater lighting in clear
vases, or floating flowers atop the water. People will simply wonder around to
view what the different tables have a top them!
Candles
Candles will never go out of style and now with a variety
of sizes, colors, shapes, and aromas, candles can fit into any wedding these
days. Try placing the candles into elaborate candelabras or candlesticks and
set a romantic atmosphere. Other ideas include placing the candles atop mirrors
to reflect the light, floating them in watered vases, or encapsulating them
within lanterns. Either technique will set the scene for your reception!
Tiered Goodies
Building on those candy-holics, choose centerpieces that
give in to temptation. Candy bouquets with lollypops and oversized stemmed
candies, chocolate towers, cookie towers, individualized wedding cakes and other
sweets are great ideas for putting a twist on your table centerpieces.
Themed Centerpieces
While the theme of a wedding should be clearly consistent
throughout all aspects of the wedding, building centerpieces that reflect your
theme or your personal tastes are an option. Coffee beans in clear vases, wine
bottles, birdhouses, sand castles, seashells, glass stones or river stones, or
even goldfish in vases are possible. It’s your wedding, so create a centerpiece
that reflects you.
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