5 Beautiful Wedding Centerpiece Ideas
There are countless things to plan for during the run up to any wedding but it’s worth considering your wedding centerpieces as part of the overall scheme or theme of the wedding.
You don’t have to spend too much money on wedding centerpieces – in fact far from it. I always think that simple, imaginative centerpieces work better than anything extravagant and expensive.
The only limit to the type of wedding centerpieces you have at your wedding is your imagination. Don’t feel pressured to go with something traditional. Explore something more personal or fun too!
Here are 5 wedding centerpiece ideas worth considering:
1. Say it with flowers
Flowers are relatively inexpensive and a ‘safe’ choice. They are naturally beautiful, but make sure they complement the color scheme and theme of the wedding.
Lilies or roses create a classical elegance, whilst gerbera or sunflowers suggest a bright, fun wedding/couple.
Alternatively, go for the wow factor with Caribea or maybe Parakeet Heliconia.
Consider using pot plants as wedding centerpieces – they look great and can be taken home by guests afterwards as a memory of the day.
2. Edible Centerpieces
Many popular wedding centerpiece ideas include fruit or other edibles. This serves a dual purpose of being visually impressive as well giving guests something to snack on.
Fruit and chocolate is a popular combination and can complement or contrast with the color scheme. The arrangement can take any form you like, it can be minimal or imposing.
Our wedding was in the Fall, which meant we were able to use a range of squashes and pumpkins as our centerpieces. They looked amazing!
3. Glassware and candles
Candles can make alternative wedding centerpiece ideas and could incorporate floating candles with flower or fruit shapes.
If it’s a day-time wedding, don’t worry, you can use dramatic candle holders or colorful glass to create an impact.
The use of glass bowls or vases for floating candles is another interesting idea which allows for added color and shape.
Instead of liquid, why not fill the vases or bowls with stones or sand.
4. Keep practicality in mind.
While it’s easy to let your imagination run wild, I’d also advise keeping an eye on the comfort of your wedding reception guests.
The size or odor of your centerpiece could put the guests off their food or stop them from seeing each other easily.
Over-powering smells could also be off putting when guests are eating.
It’s possible to stay as simple and safe as you like, or even to go to town and create a really individual statement, as long as the rest of the wedding is in keeping with this.
5. Themes to think about.
If you’ve decided the traditional wedding isn’t for you, here are some alternatives:
- Historical or period themes
- Oriental and themes of the Far East
- Ocean – shells, sand and pebbles.
- Back to nature! Think of trees, grasses, flowers, etc.
Hopefully these 5 wedding centerpiece ideas have fired your imagination to truly make your wedding reception your own, without necessarily paying lots of money.
Hoping you have a truly beautiful wedding day!
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