Inexpensive
Centerpieces:
Ideas For Your Wedding Reception
- by KissMeGoodnight.com
Traditional floral centerpieces can be expensive
especially if you plan on having a large number of tables at
the wedding reception. While floral arrangements have traditionally
been the centerpiece of choice at many weddings there are many
more original centerpiece ideas that are also very inexpensive.
Depending on the theme and color scheme of the wedding, there
are a variety of low cost options available.
A wedding with a
light-hearted theme hosted by a fun loving couple might be
a suitable opportunity to utilize candy to
create festive centerpieces. Clear glass bowls can be filled
with colorful candies such as jelly beans or M & Ms to
create a lovely and very inexpensive centerpiece that reflects
the personalities of the bride and groom. The candy and bowls
can probably be purchased for a fraction of the price of floral
centerpieces and create a lovely centerpiece that is easily
assembled and can be enjoyed by all of the guests.
The bride and groom can also opt for silk
floral arrangements if they are intent on having flowers
as their centerpiece. Many hobby stores sell a wide variety of attractive artificial
flowers that can be arranged by the bride and groom to create
attractive centerpieces for the tables. Using fake flowers
gives the couple more of an opportunity to express their creativity.
The hobby store also likely sells inexpensive vases so the
couple may be able to purchase everything they need for the
centerpieces in one location. Arranging the flowers in a vase
is nice but long stemmed flowers such as calla lilies also
look very attractive tied with twine or ribbon and simply laid
in the center of the table. The couple could either choose
seasonal artificial flowers or artificial flowers that fit
the theme of the wedding and arrange them in inexpensive vases
or tie them with attractive ribbons to create inexpensive centerpieces
for their wedding.
Another
inexpensive option for a couple wishing to utilize flowers
for their centerpieces is to use potted plants. You
can find a multitude of inexpensive potted plants at home improvement
stores, greenhouses, and even grocery stores. The couple can
choose plants that match the other decorations for the wedding
or that will stand out amongst the other decorations. These
plants could be repotted into festive pots to create attractive
centerpieces for a relatively low cost.
Balloons
can be another option for a couple looking to have
fun yet inexpensive centerpieces. Balloons are relatively inexpensive
and can be easily found in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
The couple could choose solid or print patterns that match
the colors of the table linens. An extra tip for these centerpieces
is to weigh down the balloons with a piece of candy. This will
encourage each guest at the table to take home a balloon as
a souvenir. With a typical centerpiece only one guest has the
opportunity to take home the centerpiece but using balloons
makes it possible for each guest to take home a part of the
centerpiece.
Another inexpensive wedding table centerpiece is a picture
frame in the shape of cube that allows the insertion of a photo
into each side of the cube. The couple may choose to include
pictures of themselves during their courting or they may wish
to include pictures of them with the guests who will be sitting
at that table. This is a great opportunity for the couple to
express their individuality and share a little bit of themselves
with their guests. Artfully arranged photographs create fun
centerpieces that are also very inexpensive.
Candles
also create a very attractive yet inexpensive centerpiece. The couple may choose to purchase many of the same candle or
candles of varying shapes, sizes and colors to arrange on the
tables. Candles of the same size, shape and color can be arranged
in a uniform pattern to create a beautiful centerpiece. Candles
that vary in size, shape and color can be placed at random
on the table to create an eclectic appeal.
With a little bit of thought and creativity a couple can find
centerpiece options that are affordable, attractive and well
suited for the couple. The traditional centerpieces of floral
arrangements can be boring and also extremely expensive. Utilizing
creativity and ingenuity to create centerpieces that are an
accurate representation of the taste of the couple often creates
a more appealing centerpiece at a very affordable price.
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KissMeGoodnight.com : 2005
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