The Perfect Pink and Red Combo

Photo courtesy of Pinterest 

This centerpiece is the perfect pink and red flower combination! Are you having a pink or red wedding? This beautiful centerpiece is both eye-catching and dramatic. If you're having a pink wedding or one with pink and red accents, and have a great pink or red centerpiece, please post some links, Valentine's Day weddings are coming up soon!

Rustic Fall Centerpiece

This rustic fall centerpiece for your wedding (or you table for Thanksgiving) was designed by inflower.  Inflower can do everything from this rustic look to very elaborate and formal centerpieces and bouquets.  Visit their web page to see!  To see a variety of their designs check under the header 'Events.'

5 Fabulous Wedding Centerpieces

Why consider thinking outside the box for your wedding centerpieces? Sticker shock for one.  If you are looking for options that won't break the bank, try these five fabulous wedding centerpieces that look great too. Wedding centerpieces can run the gamut from the hot colored succulents to aromatic coffee beans. Those fancy floral arrangements are not just expensive they don't give you wedding a personal touch.  What other five ideas can you use to vamp up your centerpieces? Here are a five of my favorite wedding centerpieces. Why did I choose these? They all offer great color and/or aroma.  I'm a big fan of appealing to as many senses as possible when you're planning centerpieces. 

1.  OK, I admit it, my favorite is succulents.  Head to your local Home Depot and pick up some individual succulents.  If you're really creative, once you get them home get out your air brush paint and turn the succulents into pieces that will wow your guests and keep them guessing about "where did she get these..." When I first saw these I spent hours running searches for purple succulents--needless to say I didn't find any as brightly colored as these since their color is due to paint.  They're easy to do plus inexpensive.

Photos and designs courtesy of: http://www.tableart.net/

2.  Instead of a large floral centerpiece go with submerged candles in a tall vase with some flowers submerged.  This is a great way to make flowers like orchids go farther if you don't have a large budget or you can even use silks for these.  Face it, who is going to dip their hand into the water to check?  OK, I admit, I know a few people who might....but they're not invited to the wedding! Or check out the great daisies above.  Simple to do yourself or have your florist put together at a lower cost than most centerpieces.

3. Choose using a variety of fruit artfully displayed.  If you're planning a wedding in a colonial venue consider a cone covered with apples with a pineapple on top (OK, I know that sounds weird, but click the link to the right and you'll see what I mean.  It's actually pretty easy to make.  See this link. Otherwise consider adding apples, grapes and berries to your centerpieces at the bottom of the vase, it gives a great pop of color and adds a great scent to your table displays.



4. Consider using items like legumes or coffee beans.  Add a bow and it wows as an inexpensive centerpiece.

5.  Paper flowers are another great option.  Less expensive than live blooms (and you can make them yourself.  Visit Do It Yourself Wedding Planning to learn how to make your own.  Or Etsy.com has paper artists who can save you from getting paper cuts making your own.

DIY Lace Centerpieces Help Keep Down Wedding Decor Costs

Title photo by Rob Brinson for BHG

Decoupaging old vases with pieces of lace or lace edging can turn an inexpensive vase into a WOW centerpiece.  This DIY project uses Modge Podge, pieces of lace or lace edging, and an old vase (or one from your local Dollar Store). 

For specific directions and more photos go to Urban Comfort's web site although I suspect if you are an experienced crafter you've already figured out just how to make these (and possibly even improve on them!)

Consider using the same process to make napkin rings to pull together the feminine look of the table decor.  I just love it when a craft project brings everything together!

Gourds, Pumpkins and Fruit Wedding Centerpieces

Fall Florals For Your Centerpieces from Martha Stewart via Dallas Wedding Planners.  This combination of fruit, gords and pumpkins pulls the season together for a stylish wedding.  Give your florist this for inspiration and let them make it your own. 

Flowers That Won't Wilt For Your Wedding

Photo by Claire Marika and directions at: http://www.thebridescafe.com/index.cfm?q=diy&StartRow=5

Looking to save money on your bouquet and boutonnieres? Visit The Bride's Cafe and see how to make felt floral bouquets and bouts. This is a relatively simple DIY project although it may take some time so don't leave it until the last minute!

Or if you'd rather work with crepe paper go to http://wednesdaycustomdesign.com/blog/category/diy/P3 for ideas for a similar crepe paper bouquet seen below. Use as bouquets or centerpieces.

Simple and Sweet (Not to Mention EASY) Centerpieces

Photo courtesy of: http://www.gmcatering.com

Looking for a simple and DIY centerpiece? Just combine three colors of Gerbera daisies (you can go real or silk) in a tall but elegant vase, with four votive candles (or their battery operated counterparts if you venue does not allow candles) on a mirrored circle, and VOILA!  A centerpiece you can put together in minutes yourself (or have your best friends pull together for you).  Love simple designs that do not break the bank.

Candles -- Easy and Inexpensvie DIY Centerpieces

Photos and ideas courtesy of: http://www.surroundings.com/

Surroundings.com offers you a large selection of floating candle kits and craft items needed to make DIY centerpieces for your wedding. Candles offer an inexspensive alternative to large floral arrangements and add to the ambiance of your day. This is a go to place for candle kits, accessories, and centerpiece ideas for you wedding day.

  

Green and White Weddings From Must Love Weddings

Photos courtesy of: http://www.mustloveweddings.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12266

If you're going green for your decor, consider using some of these ideas to accent your tables and venue.

Orchid Vases From Areo Home Website

Photo and vases courtesy of Areo Home at http://www.areohome.com/orchidvase.html. 

Use these for your own use or as centerpieces at your wedding.  They are inexpensive ($16.00) and would also make a great shower present.

White Floral Centerpiece Ideas or White Centerpiece Ideas

Photos courtesy of: http://www.wholesaleglassvasesint.com/

Wedding centerpieces consisting of basic white flowers are classic.  Here are a few suggestions from Wholesale Glass Vases' website.  They have a whole section of ideas to help you visualize how to use their vases for your centerpieces whether you are a professional floral designer or a bride who is planning a DIY Wedding.

                         

                                            

Green Flowers for Your Wedding From Diane James Homes

All Photos and Designs Courtesy of Diane James Homes Website

Pink and White Easy DIY Flowers

Photos and designs courtesy of: http://www.tableart.net/

Planning on using a pink and white theme for your wedding? Want DIY flowers that are fast and easy? Try this pink and white Gerber daisies in a variety of tall and shorter displays. The lower ones are clear acrylic trays with a combination of votives and Gerber daisies (you might want to use battery operated votives for this or be sure your acrylic will withstand the heat from your candles). The tall vases have black rocks in the bottom and the flowers just stack up to the top. The third photo is round 'fishbowl' vases with a floating Gerber supporting a clear acrylic tray. Trays are perfect for your buffet table, especially for your hors d'oeuvres. Fast, easy, and not too expensive! Especially if you are doing it yourself.

Photo and design courtesy of: http://www.tableart.net

Photo and design courtesy of: http://www.tableart.net

 

Brown and Pink Wedding? Try this combo.

http://www.riverdellflowersandgifts.com/

Planning a wedding around pinks and browns? Try these floral additions to your decor.  These are all from River Dell Flowers and Gifts.

If you want to create a feeling of peace and harmony choosing pink flowers for your centerpieces is an excellent choice.  Pinks range from pale pink Asiatic lilies or roses to vibrant hot pink gerbera daisies. A table centerpiece might mix pink stock, larkspur and lisianthus with hot pink and light pink roses or combine light pink with unusual browns.  Whatever you choose your day will be beautiful.

Red and Green Centerpieces You Can Make Yourself

Photo courtesy of http://www.pomwonderful.com/

This beautiful centerpiece of greens, roses and dried pomegranites is one you could easily put together as long as you know how to dry pomegranites at home.  Pomegranates add sophistication and style to your floral arrangements.  Garlands, wreaths or door swags with pomegranates also makes a stunning decorations. When you are using pomegranites for decorating select pomegranates by color, size and general appearance.  Enhance their color and texture by polishing them by applying a light coat of cooking oil to the surface. Remove excess with a paper towel, then buff the surface until it shines.  Dried whole pomegranates will last for months and can make beautiful year-round decorations.  Choose fruit that does not have any cracks or bruises since damaged fruit will not preserve as well. Place them wide apart on a wire rack so that they get plenty of air circulation and leave them for several weeks. The pomegranates will dry by releasing moisture through their crowns. Add a floral pick and wire the pomegranite.  Then fill in around them with roses and greenery.  The Pom web site has other ways to use pomegranites in your centerpieces.  Take a look.  You just might find an easy but unique centerpiece for your wedding.