Wedding Centerpieces, VIII
After all of these gorgeous centerpiece ideas, it seems like we’ve covered all of the bases. Well, not all of them, but many of them. Here is a last look at some centerpieces that don’t use any flowers at all…
Clockwise From Top Left: Apple image via {frolic!}, wheatgrass by Leo Patrone, lantern by Michelle Rago, flat vases by Todd Events, moss by Brides.com, Grapes by Todd Events, Oranges by Brides.com, Pears by Leo Patrone
By using fruit, wheatgrass, vegetables, moss, antique lanterns, sea shells, japanese lanterns, candles (the list goes ON and ON)…you can save a bundle while still achieving a completely stylish, chic look. Plus, it allows you to really get creative and let your inner Martha completely shine!
On that same note, I am always getting emails from brides who are looking for some interesting centerpiece ideas…so tell me, what are YOUR ideas for non-floral centerpieces?
These are awesome! Any ideas on unique table numbers, or just stylish holders!
i am loving the green apple centerpiece - very nice
Wow. I love the grass on the top right. It looks so stylish, clean, and modern. I think I would love to do something like that.
I love these ideas! Our wedding is at 220+ and with the prices of flowers we will be going non-traditional with our centerpieces!!
We are using pretty crystal stands for our centerpeice cakes. I have always prefered frosting to flowers :)
We're using these cake stands that were part of a winter servingware collection from Target - the base looks like a tree trunk with a bird resting at the bottom. On top of the cake stands will be a bed of moss with a little birch slice arrangement with moss, fern leaves, and cotton mushrooms, all under a pretty bell jar. Total cost per centerpiece was less than $15.
We're hoping to do a takeoff on this Martha Stewart centerpiece (sans flowers of course) http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/good-things/great-pumpkins It should be easy in New England in October - we have til October 2010 though, so I'll be able to figure out pricing and availability this fall. Planning ahead for once :)
We will be using moroccan lanterns scattered with petals. I bought a small, medium, and large lantern for each table. We have about 15 tables and the total cost was about $400. Guests will also be invited to take a lantern home with them and they will be labeled with our name and date on the bottom. I saw the idea on stylemepretty of course! I have also seen beautiful centerpieces done using birdcages with a few blooms stuck in here and there, very cute!
Hi!
(I'm a wedding photographer who reads your blog all the time)
I shot a wedding a few weeks ago at which the bride did all the centerpieces herself.
Silver spray-painted branches, with some glass/jewel-like accessories hanging down. And (electric) candles.
Hard to explain.
Blogged here: http://teeganphotography.com/?p=180
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-Amy
i am SO glad that other people are getting the something-besides-flowers vibe for centerpieces; i am getting married this june and i have painted terra cotta pots for each table that will have grass in them. i will send pics when we pull it off!
I'd like to use bamboo with dark brown wooden vases as my centerpieces for my September wedding and arrange them myself. Anybody have any ideas, sites or photos on this? Also, where would I purchase bamboo or wooden vases in bulk?
Appreciate any tips.
I love these! There are so many things you can do with fruit and other items that are not flowers. Kristi mentions table numbers. I've come across a lot of cool ideas for those. My fiance and I are going to take pictures of each other holding each number, some goofy, some smiley, etc. I have also seen table numbers on wine bottle labels, which looked very cool. A lot of people are doing things other than numbers, like vacation spots, hobbies, street names, etc.
This is in response to Brandi - Do you have a picture of the lantern centerpieces set up? I'd love to see an idea. I also have about 220 at the weddings, so I will need at least 27 centerpieces, so flowers will be pretty pricey. I'd love to see a picture of what you're doing, so I can have an idea of doing something similar! THANKS!
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