Are you looking for simple wedding centerpiece ideas that you use to design your reception tables? If so, then you definitely came to the right place! Here we have four excellent ideas on how to come up with inexpensive, simple but eye-catching table centerpieces. One of the best and most efficient ways to cut down on your wedding expenses is to create your own wedding centerpieces. Doing a DIY table centerpiece is a fairly straightforward process. In fact, you can find plenty of creative and innovative ideas everywhere around you. Try it and you’ll see. Garden leaves, magazine photographs, TV design programs, still life paintings, department stores catalogues… the list is endless!

On the other hand, if you decide to do it the practical way, it is highly advised that you take time to research for simple wedding centerpieces ideas on bridal magazines and similar places. There are tons of bridal and nuptial magazines that you can find online as well as at your nearest magazine shops and supermarkets. They will offer great ideas on how to effectively decorate your wedding reception tables as well as many helpful tips and advice.

Here are a few tips on DIY wedding table centerpieces you can incorporate into your wedding decor and reception:

• Go for non-flowering plants – Decorating table centerpieces is all about styling and presentation. Although the use of flowers has been customary in most weddings, it doesn’t mean that you always have to follow this. The use of non-flowering plants, like the lucky bamboo or ornamental grasses, will definitely allow you to save more. Non-flowering plants are very affordable as compared to flowers. Therefore, couples who are looking for cheap table centerpieces should consider decorating their wedding tables with appealing and decorative non-flowering plants.

• Pots – They are also a great option as well as beautiful. A single beautiful flower pot as your centerpiece will do the job nicely as well as adding a refreshing touch to your reception tables.

• Consider using mason jars – Mason jars are very inexpensive, and with a little styling you will be able to come up with casual but stunning vases. Design the jars anyway you want but make sure that they will complement the motif and theme of the wedding. Instead of buying expensive vases, you can use jars you’ve got at home to house the flowers that you will use as the table centerpiece.

• Learn to mix and match – Add more interest and character to your table decoration without ruining your budget by mixing and matching a range of materials. Buy vases with varying sizes, colors, and designs, then, fill them with a bunch of colorful flowers that you have hand-picked in your garden. This is a great idea whether you are planning to hold your wedding reception in a nice wedding compound, the beach or other beautiful outdoor locations.

• You’ll never go wrong with candles – Those who want to have a striking yet inexpensive table decoration should look for great candle centerpiece ideas. Candles are common and basic table decorations that are usually arranged with flowers, leaves, bowls and other attractive elements according to your chosen wedding theme.

Whatever type of wedding table decoration you need, may it be a fall, spring, edible, personalized or beach wedding centerpiece, the simple wedding centerpiece ideas mentioned above will surely help you to create a marvelous and dazzling wedding reception table decoration.

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The flowers in season for this occasion are poinsettias, camellias, snowdrops, hyacinth, lisianthus, lilacs, nerines and irises.

Decide on the color and theme for your winter wedding. Red will give you a lively and festive mood, while icy blue will provide that magical wonderland theme. And white, well, what can I say, white is always so elegant and simple! White flowers just work every time!

Flowers and candles also mix really well when creating your winter wedding centerpieces. Just make sure the candles are unscented, as we don’t want them to overtake the lovely scent of the flowers. Add ribbons to the candles and tie them together in pairs.

Sometimes you also want to think about artificial flowers. They go really well in the winter as it is not the usual blossoming time of year. Use lovely frosted glass vases to hold your candles; you can choose to have a variety of colors.

What about confetti shaped as hearts, or stars, all around your wedding centerpieces? They sure add a festive feel to the occasion!

Natural elements are a great addition to your winter theme. Mistletoe, holly, berries and pine cones they all convey that traditional winter feel. Use them in your arrangements; don’t stick just to the traditional flower centerpiece. Berries, pomegranates, ivy, eucalyptus, evergreen…. And the one element you do not get in any other season: snow.

Use fake snow to decorate your centerpieces. The white in the background will help other colors spark to life.  Arrange with pine cones and ever green tree. Add candles to the theme. Sprinkle confetti, flower petals or loose individual pine cones. Bells add a brilliant touch to your wedding centerpieces. Tie them together with rich colored ribbons; red or green are perfect for the occasion.

You can go all cozy with a Christmas theme. Have different sized Christmas trees on the tables to make them individual. Have bigger Christmas trees placed in the reception area. That sure will give you that lovely and warm winter feel!

If you have money to spare, another great idea is to have ice sculptures tailor made for your wedding. Have one big one made for the main table, and then ask the sculptor to create smaller ones that would be placed on the individual tables. They sure will impress your guests!

There are literally hundreds of ideas for you to choose from. As with the spring theme, you really want to concentrate on those lovely, deep reds, browns, oranges, magentas, etc the fall has to offer. Set the tone of your theme in warm colors; think metals: gold, bronze, copper, ochre…

My favorite color is yellow; which is great for a fall theme. It is such a vibrant and rich color, but also when combined with gold and bronze it deepens the mood creating elegant centerpieces.  Yellow is also a very trendy color, suitable for young couples and also marriages that have reached their gold anniversaries and wish to renew their vows.

Yellow can also be used to create all kinds of desired moods; it can be romantic, warm, lively, modern and at the same time old fashioned. It is such a sweet color that could really fit any style of a  fall themed wedding.

But, of course, we have to think outside the box and consider different, exciting and unique ideas as we don’t want our friends and family to forget this very special day. Why not have your wedding centerpieces arranged with flowers and pumpkins? What about nuts, leaves and twigs? The pumpkin shells could serve as the flower vases and the rest could be arranged around the centerpiece in lovely little baskets. For an overall magical effect and as a final touch, surround the arrangment with personalised wedding chocolates.

If you don’t want to use flowers for your wedding centerpieces, then leaves and branches would dress the table elegantly and give it the tone of the fall theme in a “less subtle” way. Use fiery fall colors, attach the leaves to different sized branches and bring the outdoor feel inside! Why not painting the twigs and branches in lovely deep gold? They will give out a lovely glow when the evening sets.

You could use other elements with a more natural approach to your fall theme. Things like straw, hay and wheat ears are full of symbolism on this very special time of the year. They are lovely earthy elements with rural and rustic appeal that can look really impressive if arranged properly.

Whichever way you decide to go, don’t forget your wedding centerpieces will make all the difference on that special day!

Spring weddings are usually nicely decorated with pastel colors. Sometimes combining shades together gives a lovely overall effect: baby blue and pink, cream green and soft salmon, very light grey and mascarpone white are just some of the possible combinations. If stuck for ideas, you can check for pantone color combination online (again, I have learnt so much out of my corporate design education!). Your wedding centerpieces will reflect the chosen themes nicely and give an overall stunning effect to the perfect day.

Now, you want to make sure you stay away from dark colored flowers as they are much more suitable for a fall themed wedding. There are other things to consider that should help create an all-round theme for your wedding day. You might have to consider different things regarding certain situations, like a particular dress if you are already expecting – The Maternity Wedding Dress Shop is a great place to check out – or any other type of clothing, floral arrangements, lighting, catering etc that should fit the occasion. Whatever the choices, your décor should keep consistent with your chosen theme.

Also, spring is that amazing part of the year where things come to life. Why not reflect that in your wedding centerpieces by having your flowers surrounded by lots of different types of pastel toned buds? They would create a lovely centerpiece as well as marking a “new beginning”…

Bulbs are great for that particular fresh spring look. I’m thinking daffodils, tulips, calla lilies, begonias, dahlias, all available in different colors and therefore providing stunning effects for your spring theme. We all know how bulb flowers don’t really last that long when cut; that is what makes them perfect for your special centerpiece. What about keeping them potted with the buds just opening? The display could consist of decorative plant pots matching your theme –and don’t forget your chosen colors- for spectacular wedding centerpieces. And if you want everlasting fragrance, freesias and lilies every time!

Want to think outside the flower box? There are literally thousands of great ideas for your centerpiece. What about goldfish?  Yes, clear fish bowls with goldfish swimming around! That will keep your guests entertained for sure as well as creating a very dynamic centerpiece.

Clear bowls and vases can also be used to display coffee beans, river stones, pebbles, sand, even underwater lighting… or have candy bouquets with giant lollypops, individual wedding cakes, floating candles, baskets with potpourri, photographs, fruit pyramids! Each centerpiece could be different from the next one in size and display form. Make each and every table unique!

As you can see, the possibilities are endless. But they should always reflect you!

Let’s have a look at the things you should take into consideration before the very final step:

The size of your centerpieces. If they are too small, they will definitely get overlooked. Unless the theme for your wedding is: less is more!! Now, on the other hand, if they are too big, there won’t be enough room for other things on the table like cards, crockery, cutlery and so on. Also it will make the table look to cramped!!

Now lets look at the height. You really need to consider this carefully. Some people really overlook the importance of their wedding centerpieces and the overall effect they can create! If you have opted for an elegant long candle, then height will not really matter as you probably want it to be quite tall to get noticed. But, if you have chosen floral centerpieces you want to make sure that they are “short” enough for people to be able to see one another and be able to communicate across the table!

Set the tone. Height gives quite a dramatic effect. Think about times of the day, is it going to be daylight, dark; evening casual? Use a variety of colors to create that casual effect. Black and white will give you that elegant ambience and also a chic look and feel!

Your wedding centerpieces should reflect all of this and more. Enhance the room with arrangements that are original, personal and unique. In fact, have you thought about not having your centerpieces sit on the tables? That’s right. Consider having them in other strategic places, like hanging from above. Or neatly placed in corners, bringing those dead spaces back to life. That will keep your tables free from clutter and also will give you a stylish venue!

Don’t overlook other important things, like, how many exactly will you need for the occasion. Have you thought at not putting one on each and every table but rather on every other table? So, make sure you count your tables before deciding how many centerpieces you will need. Don’t forget about other areas in the reception room like the table with the wedding gifts, or, if you’ve opted for custom wedding cake toppers, a nice centerpiece next to the cake will most definitely bring that corner to life.

Be consistent. This is so true for everything in life! My background is in corporate identity, and I cannot tell you or stress enough how important it is to be consistent when it comes to colors, shapes, fonts and that particular design for your brand. Your wedding is like “your brand” for the day. When choosing the theme, make sure everything goes according to it, from the very little details to major ones.  You want to keep a consistent look AT ALL TIMES. Believe me, it pays off in the end.

In order to be successful and display the best wedding centerpieces on the day of the event you must take into consideration the following:

Planning Ahead

Wedding Centerpieces are key to make tables at a wedding shine with glamour. Many people choose to have great individual centerpieces at the different place settings. Others prefer to have one big wedding centerpiece in the center of each and every table at the reception. Whichever way you prefer it, whether your desire is to have seasonal centerpieces (spring, summer, fall or winter centerpieces) there are a few things you should take into consideration when choosing the best wedding centerpieces for your special occasion.

Pay particular attention to the arrangement and look of the centerpiece and do not leave it for the last minute. The centerpiece should reflect the theme you have chosen for your wedding and also it should brighten up the rest of the décor at your reception.

If are on a tight budget you can opt for inexpensive cake toppers or small wedding cake centerpieces at each place setting. They can look very beautiful, and, if your budget allows, make the main wedding cake even more special with custom wedding cake toppers. Having these type of smaller centerpieces you will take the worry away of having big displays at the center of each table.

Wedding centrepieces are usually comprised of flowers but some people find really attractive alternatives by using different types of materials that fits their chosen theme. Whichever way you decide to go, it is very important to keep in mind that wedding table centerpieces really require that  “I Love U” factor we all look for in any reception decor as much as we do in our partners!

When thinking of alternatives to your centerpieces, base ideas on your theme; for example, if you are having a seaside themed wedding, place nice pebbles, yellow sand and pretty shells arranged in a way that is both appealing, different and stunning. Your guests will be impressed and it is fun to plan and execute.

Another way of getting inspired is by considering what made you choose your particular wedding dress and mother of the bride outfit. Which colors and/or textures did you go for? Are they bold and very different or conservative and more traditional? Consider these for your centerpieces when designing or sketching on paper.

All it really takes to create a great centerpiece is good ideas, time and lots of planning. Seek advice from your friends, take suggestions in general, discuss themes with your partner and look around for even more ideas. Always remember to be spot on with the color/colors chosen; they should always compliment the color of your wedding reception.

This is the time to be creative and use that great imagination of yours. The options are endless, and the wedding center pieces can look really wonderful without you having to spend lots of money. It is very easy to create that perfect glamorous look; do not opt for the first ideas that come into your head. Explore, go in depth with those ideas; create breathtaking centerpieces and a timeless wedding day for your guests, and, most importantly, yourself!

Remember: plan ahead, be fresh and innovative, seek advice.

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Wedding Flower Centerpieces

Firstly let us examine the classic flower centerpiece, floral decorations are a part of most weddings, it seems unfeasible to get married without flowers. If you would like a flower arrangement, the timeless classic of dried flowers can be prepared well in advance and really are great for do it yourself wedding centerpieces. It will also cut down on the amount to do on the morning of the big day. For flowers connected to the season look at the relevant seasonal section below. Nowadays most flowers are available all year round such as orchids, roses, lilies and callas, but budget may not stretch the ones out of season.

Wedding Favors Centerpieces

A centerpiece that can be taken home as a keepsake favor, is another wedding theme idea. Individual wedding cakes, boxed and emblazoned with the date and the bride and grooms name or initials would be excellent wedding favors. Individual flowers grouped together to allow each guest to take one home, or packets of seed for guests to plant is also effective.

Edible Wedding Centerpieces

If you plan your seating to have all the children in a certain part of the room a great idea is to have child centered gifts, such as lollipops. Parents may not want sugary treats for the little ones so coloring crayons and pictures, or small magnetic games for the older children to amuse them during the speeches, allowing the adults a breather! The adults could have a totally separate adult themed treat such as individually wrapped chocolates, perhaps with the names of the happy couple on the wrappers. If you combine several ideas to make bridal shower centerpieces your guests have the fun of selecting. Fruit is also a good theme look at the colours of the pineapple, passion fruit, peaches and plums, citrus fruits such as lemons and limes or grapefruit sliced and arranged can be beautiful decoration. By choosing seasonal fare you can make cheap wedding centerpieces.

Candles Wedding Centerpieces

Candles and mirrors are a great combination and can be cheap wedding centerpieces that look classy. Dollar stores offer lots of small candle holders, glasses and other items that can, with a little creativity add a personal touch to your centerpieces. Battery operated candles are another safer alternative.

Beach Wedding Centerpieces

Many weddings are held on the beach, and the reception will want to encapsulate the beauty of the setting. Look along the shore line to see what nature has to offer Starfish, sea shells, sand, pebbles, driftwood, tiny parasols, or even miniature bucket and spade sets, tiny surf boards, all when presented as centerpieces can be quite stunning. When you have a beach theme use a color match or matching ideas to pull the theme nicely together.

Western Themed Centerpieces

Cowboy themed centerpieces are a fun idea to complement a western theme for your wedding. Tiny rope lasso, glass cowboy boots and metal pails, are amongst the creative visions, with cactus or prairie grasses instead of flowers. Also aspects of native Indian ideas, feathers and wigwams or eagles spring to mind.

Seasonal Centerpieces

Spring Wedding Centerpieces

Incorporate the abundance of lovely fresh spring flowers such as freesias or blooms using pastel shades with burst of yellow or lilacs coupled with the greens of new foliage, soft salmon, hues of blue, or mascarpone whites all say spring is in the air. Centerpiece decoration potted plants such as crocus; daffodils and tulips make impressive displays and remain fresh. Be careful of the smell, highly scented bulbs such as hyacinth could set off allergies in your guests. The buds of foliage such as pussy willows, just bursting into new life, are a highly symbolic romantic indication of a new life together

Summer Wedding Centerpieces

Summer bridal centerpieces can really bring the outdoors in; the abundance of flowers and colors really mean the choice is limitless. The oranges, yellows, pinks and reds of the classic rose could be your focal point, the miniature lavender rose is a superb bloom. Flowers always present traditional values in an elegant way gerbera and carnations in orange shades or a mix of pink and white chrysanthemums with deep purple carnations along with gypsophilia are impressive. If you want a tall centerpiece, look at gladioli with spectacular stately flower spikes for inspiration.

Fall Wedding Centerpieces

A fall flower arrangement would reflect the abundance of seasonal colors, burning reds and ochre yellow will probably be your cue; nature shows you the shades to incorporate. For wedding colors look at a New England fall for inspiration the bronze, the coppers, gold, magenta, browns orange and reds, or the hues of yellow that harvest suggests such as wheat. Corn dollies are really designer centerpieces if you use your skills and make them as do it yourself wedding centerpieces.(see wedding centerpieces on a budget)

Winter Wedding Centerpieces

Again nature shows you the way; scatter crystals coupled with snowflakes on a small mirror, perhaps glasses with sugared rims holding candles, or for a Christmas theme pine garlands coupled with scarlet bows or baubles. Combine warm reds greens and purples to offset the icy blues and whites of snowflakes.

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