Best Wedding Centerpieces

The Fall. Isn’t it a lovely season to get married? At this time of year everything is so colorful. Don’t miss out on the fantastic tonal range for your wedding décor. Your wedding centerpieces will for sure add that lovely touch to the mood of your reception. When people walk in, they usually notice the centerpieces above everything else and so they should really look stunning.

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!

Whether you are into daffodils, roses, crocuses, lilies, tulips, hyacinths, geraniums… there is little doubt that flowers always brings the most dull of the wedding centerpieces back to life. They are the perfect addition for any spring wedding. And very versatile, too, as you can “sub-theme” your wedding with a particular color or a particular fragrance…

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!

So, you are ready to select your wedding centerpieces after long deliberation, planning and getting those ideas to work for you. But there is still one more step before your wedding centerpieces are finally out of the to-do list!

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.