Quality Alternatives to Floral Centerpieces

August 24th, 2009 admin Posted in ideas for centerpieces, Unique Table Centerpieces No Comments »

Wedding Table Centerpieces are a focal point of every wedding, guests look forward to seeing what the tables look like and they provide a great ice-breaker for getting guests chatting and discussing the decor. However, not every bride is a big fan of flowers and although floral centerpieces were the tradition, this no longer holds true. There are many options available to brides nowadays from cheap centerpieces to do-it-yourself centerpieces, to balloons, candles or even feathers. Just because you don't want flowers though, does not mean you have to scrimp on quality or expense. Some brides may find balloons and glitter just a tad tacky for their important day and therefore they should still have the option of something classy and elegant.

The first thing to decide upon before choosing your wedding table centerpieces is what your 'theme' for the day is. Are you choosing specific colors, seasons, beach, tropical, mediaeval, etc and take it from there. For example, if you were having a black and white theme, these are very classy colors and you could use tall glass vases containing black and white items of elegance.

Do not be afraid to speak to a florist, just because you don't really want traditional floral centerpieces does not meant they can't help you out. Florists are experts in arranging, they also have many contacts for sourcing unusual materials, so tell them your ideas and they may very well come up with some spectacular suggestions.

The internet is another great source of information and ideas for wedding table centerpieces as well as a multitude of places to buy your centerpieces ready made, or the materials required to make them yourself. Although you may not be keen on flowers per se; greenery and leaves are still often a popular addition to a table centerpiece in order to give it a little character and soft charm. Rose petals have a touch of class and they also symbolise love so they are also a popular addition to the table. They can also be scattered fresh, which leaves a wonderful scent or they can be dyed to your chosen color and pre-ordered in silk or satin fabrics.

Whatever you choose, the key in obtaining elegance in your wedding table centerpieces, is to keep them either very low so that guests don't have to peer round them to see one another, or have them very tall and slim so that they create a spectacular impression overall, when entering the venue, but again they don't annoy the guests sitting around them.

For a spring wedding or a garden theme this stunningly elegant centerpiece kit, comes ready to display with your faux floral centerpiece, birds, candles and candle holders; it truly includes everything you need for a beautiful garden table.


"Garden Party" 22 Piece Centerpiece Set

Price: 65.99

No assembly required! This elegant design kit, including the floral centerpiece, birds, candles and candle holders, includes everything you need for a beautiful garden table. Saving you time and money, it makes decorating easy. Features and facts:...Read More

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Stunning White Fabric Petals

August 10th, 2009 admin Posted in Unique Table Centerpieces No Comments »

 

From brightening up table decorations & decor to filling the flower girls basket to creating beautiful wedding accents for centerpieces & cake table there are a variety of ways to add some fun to a special day with these fabric petals from Wilton?.

These are extremely lifelike which are 2 1/2 in. diameter flower petals.
There are Approx. 300 petals in pack. These are made from fabric, therefore you can reuse these flower petals again & again
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Interlocking Heart Wedding Table Centerpieces

August 10th, 2009 admin Posted in Unique Table Centerpieces No Comments »

Your heart burns with love . . . now your centerpieces can, too. This lovely candle holder may also serve as a post-reception keepsake for the wedding attendants. Place one or two per table, depending on how many guests are seated. Personalize one line of text with up to 18 characters. 

6 1/4 h x 7 3/4" w. Tapers not included.

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