Wedding is a once in a life-time opportunity and centrepieces form a major part of the decoration. Centrepieces help set the theme of the decorations and bring extra decorations to the room. A centrepiece also refers to any central or important object in a collection of items.
On the table, a centrepiece is a central object which serves a decorative purpose. However, centrepieces are often not too large, to avoid difficulty with visibility around the table and to allow for the easier serving of dishes. Following are the ideas for wedding reception centerpieces on a budget.
Matte painted bottles: I am obsessed. "Matte" is all the rage right now (I'm sure that by this time next year we'll all be obsessed with glossy things) and tuning found bottles into rustic vases in your color scheme couldn't be easier. Pick your shades of "matte" spray paint, find (or buy) random shaped bottles, maybe even host a drinking night in order to gain a few more - and paint! Use old wrapping paper or newspaper to lay outside on a flat surface, out of the sun, and evenly coat each side of the bottles. Working with one color at a time, to not get cross-coverage. Avoid drips by painting thin, even coats. Two or three coats will be better than one drippy coat. Wrap with twine or raffia and then add a few sprigs of wheat and lavender. Gorgeously rustic.
Wooden succulent planter: Using a 4 x 4 piece of wood and a 2.5″ forstner drill bit - evenly drill circle holes into the wood, across the top. Alternate planting succulents and adding candles in glass votive holders; succulent then candle. Scrapbook a table number onto a sick and you're good to go. This design can also be made in a square, circle, or other shape - if you find the right wood or cut it yourself. The terrific thing about this centerpiece is that it will live on beyond your wedding. You can have multiple guests or close family members take them home for continued enjoyment.
Sand & peonies: This might be my favorite centerpiece idea of the entire group and that's why I saved it for last! Cheap glass vases + play box sand + 1 large bloom each = this amazing design. First lets talk about the sand - Do not steal sand from the beach or the park because there is yucky-ucky stuff in there! You can buy 10 pounds of play box sand at your local hardware store for literally $5 and it goes a LONG way. It's a nice color and looks like beautiful beach sand without all the trash. Now the flowers - if you cut the stems and put them in the sand, obviously you are drastically cutting their lifespan being out of water. But you can put the cut stems in floral water tubes & bury the tubes under the sand - the flowers will stay fresh and firm no matter how long your party lasts!
On the table, a centrepiece is a central object which serves a decorative purpose. However, centrepieces are often not too large, to avoid difficulty with visibility around the table and to allow for the easier serving of dishes. Following are the ideas for wedding reception centerpieces on a budget.
Matte painted bottles: I am obsessed. "Matte" is all the rage right now (I'm sure that by this time next year we'll all be obsessed with glossy things) and tuning found bottles into rustic vases in your color scheme couldn't be easier. Pick your shades of "matte" spray paint, find (or buy) random shaped bottles, maybe even host a drinking night in order to gain a few more - and paint! Use old wrapping paper or newspaper to lay outside on a flat surface, out of the sun, and evenly coat each side of the bottles. Working with one color at a time, to not get cross-coverage. Avoid drips by painting thin, even coats. Two or three coats will be better than one drippy coat. Wrap with twine or raffia and then add a few sprigs of wheat and lavender. Gorgeously rustic.
Wooden succulent planter: Using a 4 x 4 piece of wood and a 2.5″ forstner drill bit - evenly drill circle holes into the wood, across the top. Alternate planting succulents and adding candles in glass votive holders; succulent then candle. Scrapbook a table number onto a sick and you're good to go. This design can also be made in a square, circle, or other shape - if you find the right wood or cut it yourself. The terrific thing about this centerpiece is that it will live on beyond your wedding. You can have multiple guests or close family members take them home for continued enjoyment.
Sand & peonies: This might be my favorite centerpiece idea of the entire group and that's why I saved it for last! Cheap glass vases + play box sand + 1 large bloom each = this amazing design. First lets talk about the sand - Do not steal sand from the beach or the park because there is yucky-ucky stuff in there! You can buy 10 pounds of play box sand at your local hardware store for literally $5 and it goes a LONG way. It's a nice color and looks like beautiful beach sand without all the trash. Now the flowers - if you cut the stems and put them in the sand, obviously you are drastically cutting their lifespan being out of water. But you can put the cut stems in floral water tubes & bury the tubes under the sand - the flowers will stay fresh and firm no matter how long your party lasts!
About the Author:
Ryker Crogan is a floral designer and an avid bouquet artist. He loves preparing romantic, exotic and modern floral decorations for any type of event. Ryker believes that one of the best ways to make an impact in your floral designs is to use good quality flowers. If you are looking for Top Wedding Flower Decorations for Tables in Land O Lakes he suggests you visit his friend's for more information.