Wedding Wednesday // Centerpieces
When creating your wedding or event centerpieces, the web offers plenty of inspiration. The sky is the limit and creativity is key. You want the table decor to reflect the theme and ambiance of your event and you should, of course, take in to consideration the color scheme. But you really can create a center piece that is ‘just right’.
1. Don’t let yourself feel pressured to stick with the typical. Flowers are beautiful and offer the opportunity to experiment with color and scent. Sure, floral centerpieces may be considered a more traditional option but consider incorporating dried flowers, berries, exotic plants, herbs or other foliage to spice things up. We’re really loving the flower box idea in this inspiration board…
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2. Consider the size (and shape!) of your table. If you’re working with long, sweeping tables, consider using a runner to tie the centerpieces together. You can also use the space to cascade your decor, playing with height and width of objects. If you’re going to be decorating round tables of say, 6 or 8, consider going with smaller, lower table arrangements. Tables that size offer more opportunity for conversation and the centerpieces should reflect that.
3. Centerpieces don’t have to be ‘on the table’. We’ve included a couple of examples of thinking outside the box in this way. Of course, your ability to do this is going to depend on your venue. Take note of the suspended flowers in the first board. It’s definitely more involved but what a dramatic effect… and it’s conversationally friendly. In the board below, we really love the hanging lights. For this you could use light bulbs or terrarium bulbs with tea light candles.
4. Avoid too much height. While it is dramatic, we’ve already mentioned that it may impact your guests ability to converse. Depending on the sort of environment you’re trying to create, decide if this is important. It’s easier to incorporate taller centerpieces on long rectangular tables but if you stick a tall, large centerpiece in the middle of a round table it will be nearly impossible for your guests to talk across the table.
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5. Variety is the spice of life! Your centerpieces don’t have to be cookie-cutter replicas of one another. Consider picking a theme and creating 3 or 4 varieties of table decor. Maybe it’s travel? You can incorporate photographs of spots you’ve been or destinations you’d like to go to. Maybe it’s family? Again, you can add photographs of your parents and grandparents at their weddings, and incorporate sentimental trinkets
Whatever you decided to do, make it a reflection on who you are as a couple and what you want your day to represent!
What are some more alternatives to floral table decor?
Lisa @ Lorio-Ross