Wedding centerpieces to make yourself

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While wedding tablescapes vary as greatly as the brides who select them, a well-placed centerpiece can be an eye-catching addition to any reception hall. When it comes to decorating the table, simple is often the most beautiful, and making centerpieces yourself can be a fun way to flex your creativity and save money. Keep in mind, centerpieces should reflect the overall theme and style of the wedding, as well as be appropriate for the time of day and the formality of your event.

1. Floral Centerpieces

   • Floating peony centerpiece.

     Few things are more elegant than a simple vase of flowers. The easiest route when it comes to floral centerpieces is to purchase inexpensive glass vases and to cut flowers from your own garden. If a garden is not an accessible, head to your local farmers market the morning of your wedding and pick up some assorted blooms.
     

     For brides who prefer to plan ahead, work with a florist to order flowers in bulk and arrange the vases the morning of or the night before your wedding.
     

     An alternate option to standing vases is to remove the stems and float fresh blooms in shallow bowls of water on each table. This works especially well for large flowers like peonies.

   Candle Centerpieces

   • Make candles stand out against a white background by adding deep red rose petals.

     Low, shimmering candlelight exudes elegance and is especially appropriate for evening and winter weddings. An easy, do-it-yourself arrangement should include candles of various heights arranged in the center of the table. Surround candles with bright flower petals to make them stand out.
     

     For added drama, place candles on a small square or round beveled mirror. Most venues or florists will be able to provide mirrors. "This is easily one of the most economical and romantic ways to add real 'wow' to your centerpieces," says Elle Brown, owner of WedAholic.com.

   Fruit Centerpieces

   • A bowl of cherries is perfect for an informal wedding centerpiece.

     For an afternoon or brunch wedding, consider decorating your tables with nature's most vibrant colors. Pile glass bowls high with lemons, limes, peaches, cherries or any fruit that fits your color scheme.
     

     If you're hosting a garden reception in the summer, guests will appreciate centerpieces that double as refreshment. Fill large glass jars with lemonade or fruit punch, then add floating lemon and lime slices. Make sure to include cups and a ladle at each table as well.
     

     For a fall event, purchase inexpensive fruit crates and display gorgeous green and red apples on a bed of fall foliage.

   Personal Centerpieces

   • Give guests a glimpse into your lives with framed photos of you and your sweetie, postcards of all the places you've traveled together or images of the place you met. Include a stack of trivia cards about the details of your life together, and your centerpieces will not only look great, they'll keep guests entertained and talking during dinner.

Source: www.ehow.com

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