I am soo stuck as to what centrepiece to have for my wedding! I don't want any flowers or any candles (they are soo monotonous!). Anyone have any ideas? Or perhaps some websites?
I like glass, crystals and that sort of thing. I would like something smart yet simple. Please help!
2007-05-01 22:19:25 · 11 answers · asked by Smartie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Ostrich Feathers certainly aren't monotonous:
http://www.smileyme.com/images/ostrich_feather_wedding_centerpieces.gif
It's candles, but they're very different:
http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup60oP%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7Kofrj%3DQofrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQQ0xoGJx0anxv8uOc5xQQQQo0naPGaPaqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXoo%7CRup6JaQ%7C/of=50,296,443
http://www.superweddings.com/decor/optic_largpic.jpg
Tealights and glass bubbles:
http://www.superweddings.com/glasspondandbubbles.jpg
This might be hard with electrical cords, but it's a really pretty idea if you can manage it:
http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup60oP%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7Kofrj%3DQofrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQQ0xoGJx0anxv8uOc5xQQQQo0naPGaPnqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXoo%7CRup6JaQ%7C/of=50,296,443
This was a cute idea, but it was a little too casual for our wedding:
http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6Gn0%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQQ0xoGJx0anxv8uOc5xQQQ0GGllaJeooqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPl0%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,328,442
Cluster photos of the bride and groom in small frames in the middle of each table. This is an awesome idea for lighted photo displays:
http://photojojo.com/content/diy/candle-lit-photo-stands/
You could also do a cluster of alligator clip photo holders and do photos and a quote about love or marriage on pretty paper and card stock
http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/1071-How-To-Make-Roach-Clip-Memo-Picture-Clips
Put pens, paper, and a wishing well on the tables for centerpieces. Guests can put advice, best wishes, little notes, etc...
Rather than have a wedding cake and then a sheet cake for the guests, use the cake as the centerpiece. Each table will have a cake on a stand with a few flowers on top and tea candles around it. The table for the bride and groom will have a two tiered cake instead of one
Another great and useful idea for a centerpiece is a collection of unique champagne glasses. Thrift stores and garage sales often have a lot of these at very reasonable prices, and with a little cleaning they can look as good as new. Arrange the flutes on the tables in random patterns as a centerpiece. They don’t have to match, they just have to play well together. The unifying touch? Fill each one with wedding-friendly candy, such as translucent vanilla Jelly Bellies, champagne candies, or pastel M&Ms. The guests can then use the flutes for toasting — and munching.
These are quite unusual:
http://www.florelle.com/
2007-05-02 01:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by Silver_Stars 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have 2 ideas but it depends on your budget.
1 - a round mirror the size of a big plate (im hoping your tables are round?) then you put a fishbowl like bowl on it, rose petals ( i know you said you dont like flowers but it looks classy and only a few white petals) and glitter in the water. If you want you can buy little crystal tall swans and put them in the middle, of the glass or next to the bowl. And lots of glitter around the mirror.
2. This is my favourite and it looks great, if u want a picture of how it looks i'll be glad to email it to you. A tall vase, slim in the middle and wide at the mouth, put in 1 white lily, a white rose and 1 filler (any kinda green stem) colour the water as to your colour theme. If you dont want flowers u get those spiral twirls already sprayed with glitter, and some come natural brown like straw. This idea always works. Its very simple but VERY effective.
2007-05-01 23:06:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Buy those sparkley rocks & crystals at the craft store & just "pour" some directly in the center of the table. You could mix in bigger crystals for effect, even lilttle mirrors. Do em in your colors. Easy, cheap, fun plus no flowers & no candles
2007-05-02 21:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When is the wedding?
Winter- Crystal bowls, filled with fake snow, with crystal tree ornaments (round and snowflake) that match the color of the wedding for party favors in the bowl. Plastic snowflakes sprinkled on tables.
Fall- Sprinkle fall colored fake flower petals or fake maple leaves around the center, put a crystal bowl in the middle, filled with some sort of candy for the guests (color coordinated of course).
Spring- Glass or crystal roses can be found in a Hobby Lobby or another craft/decor store. You could use them as the center piece, then sprinkle petals of that colored rose (real or fake) around the rose on each table (different roses on reserved tables/head table would be nice... white for head table, pink for reserved, red for guests?)
Summer- Crystal bowl filled with sand (bought at craft store to match wedding colors) and filled with sand dollars and shells for favors. Sprinkle small, colorful oyster/clam shells on the table.
Good luck!
2007-05-02 03:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by acollegeangel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did this for a friends reception. It is old and hackneyed, albeit different. Have You given any thought to the idea of using crystal Fruit Platters? Their are not too intrusive. There are plenty of color combination opportunities. Fruit is seasonal (so He wont forget the month). They are relatively inexpensive and they never get wasted. And they look good. Pineapples, Peaches, Apricots, Grapes, Apples, Pears......get the idea?
2007-05-01 22:31:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How about bowls of water with floating candles or gerbera heads? It's a new twist on flowers and candles? Or how about a beautiful plate piled high with lemons and limes? Or a plate of shiny apples? I am using those twisted twigs in a tall vase, it is simple and looks very effective and dose not cost much at all.
2007-05-01 23:06:32 · answer #6 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-04 06:08:47 · answer #7 · answered by duktig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about glass hurricane lamps filled with material, beads and feathers?
Or what about a glass bowl with sand, sea shells and other beach related items?
Or....you could have gift boxes decorated beautifully with riboons and beads.
Enjoy your day!
2007-05-01 22:42:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/list.cgi?action=detail&fID=354
Take away the flowers and add crystals or gems in your wedding colors. You could place them on square mirrors for another elegant touch.
2007-05-02 04:26:48 · answer #9 · answered by Riss 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Branches or bamboo sticks or garden stakes (25 for a dollar) in glass vases - spray paint them to match your colors if you want.
see also:
http://www.favorideas.com/category/learn-about/centerpiece-ideas/
http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/get.php?action=getarticle&articleid=751
What about this one - http://wedcrafts.com/light.html
2007-05-01 22:34:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋