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Wedding Planning > The
Reception
Table
Centerpiece
Ideas for Every Season
(Continued)
WINTER
CENTERPIECES
Table
Runner -
Mari Linn
Using
a runner instead of a centerpiece is a wonderful idea!
I have been going crazy trying to think of a way not to use
the mirror, glass bowl thing (I find them tacky).
However, by using a runner I can find a rich, tapestry-like
material and it will also add the right touch of color to the hall.
Pine
Cone Wreath
- Kristy,
Williamstown, MA
Since
we are having a winter wedding, we decided to try something other
than flowers (which are expensive) for our centerpieces. My
fiancé and I are collecting pine cones of all shapes and sizes. We
will be painting them gold and making wreaths out them. We are going
to decorate the wreaths with a navy ribbon to match my wedding
colors. In the center, we will place an extra large pillar
candle (three wicks) also in navy.
SPRING
& SUMMER CENTERPIECES
Sponge-Painted Pots
-
Betsy, Wales, WI
My
sister just got married, and for her centerpieces she got a bunch of
friends together to sponge-paint pots in her wedding colors. We then
contacted a garden center and had them plant pansies in her colors
in the pots. The centerpieces did not cost a lot, looked great, and
one guest at each table got to take the plant home as a nice memory
of the day!
Straw
Hat
- Beci, Clackamas, OR
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.
Terra
Cotta Pots -
Jennifer,
Villanova, PA
We're
using five 4" terra cotta pots per table ($.39 each).
Each one is spray painted white which gives it a sponge-painted
look. Then, we are tying ribbon ($.55 per yard) around each
one. The pots are getting planted (by a florist) with tulips
and pansies and other seasonal potted flowers in multitudes of
spring colors. The centerpieces will double as favors.
Herbs
and Greenery
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Maria, Mendon, MA
I
am planning to use herbs and greenery for my centerpieces. I'm
having a summer garden wedding. I plan to use fresh mint and
rosemary mingled with some ivy and just a few flowers.
Teapots
-
Heather, Salem, Indiana
My sister has a collection of
interesting teapots. We are filling them with small bouquets that
have various flowers in them. The teapots are free, and the
bouquets are from the local grocery store. The flowers only cost $4
a bunch. I have twenty tables to decorate, so this is cheap and
easy. Also, it is very different because none of the teapots
are the same. Great discussion pieces!
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