Unique Centerpiece Tips

Centerpiece: Advice for the Newlyweds

We put small baskets tied with lilac and green ribbon (any color) in the center of our tables. Each basket contained pencils engraved with our names and the date of the wedding. In addition, there will be colorful paper inside with "Advice for the Newlyweds" printed on it. It's inexpensive and a great conversation piece for the people sitting at the tables who have not met. ~ Submitted by Michele, Michigan

 

Centerpiece: Wooden Birdhouses

We purchased wooden birdhouses from a local craft shop for about $5 each. My bridesmaids helped me paint them in our colors. We then decorated them with some ivy and fall leaves that we sprayed. ~ Submitted by Robin, Buffalo, NY

 

Centerpiece: Gift Boxes

Get three boxes in varying sizes, wrap them in wedding paper, glue them together and then use wire-edged ribbon to tie them all together....Each table will have different paper on their boxes. It'll look like a stack of gifts on each table! Inexpensive & elegant! ~ Submitted by Elaina, Frederick, MD

 

Centerpiece: Greek Statues

We are having a Roman/Greek themed wedding. I found a variety of Greek statues, pottery and columns made of plaster at the craft store. They range in size and shape so it adds to the diversity. We are adding lots of ivy, candles, potpourri (for the bowls), and flower arrangements. All together they cost about $7 each - and better yet, I'll have some new decorations for our home! ~ Submitted by Monica, Provo, UT

 

Centerpiece: Straw Hat

I'm having a garden wedding! My mom and I bought straw hats at a local craft store. We are going to decorate them with silk flowers and ribbon then place them in the middle of each table. ~ Submitted by Beci, Clackamas, OR

 

Centerpiece: Love Poems

For a very romantic touch, have a calligrapher write out different love poems (by Pablo Neruda, E.E. Cummings, the Brownings, or your favorite poet) and place them in antique silver picture frames. Surround the frame with roses, and you have your centerpieces! I decided to use white pedestals with cherubs on the top of them (like a Greek statue). I am wrapping ivy around the pedestal. ~ Submitted by Lori, New York, NY

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