Centerpieces for your wedding
Often couples try to stretch their wedding budget by spending less on the table centerpieces for the reception. But, in truth, increasing the amount of money allocated to the centerpieces can often reduce the overall cost of the wedding—and make the reception more elegant at the same time.
One way to do this is to create centerpieces which serve multiple purposes.
If a couple plans on spending five dollars for a gift to put beside each guest’s place setting, then they might want to consider gifts that are suitable for gathering into a centerpiece. Click here to read more!
There are tricks that can add the illusion of size to smaller, less expensive arrangements, such as single plants or vases of solitary roses.
The easiest way to achieve this is to use a flat object under the centerpiece to make it appear larger. Drapes especially made for this purpose, linen napkins, mats, trays, or natural objects such as slate or slabs of wood, all work well.
For a country wedding, homemade mats could be created from mix and match fabrics, and later stitched together to form a keepsake quilt. Another way to add size is to use candles with the centerpiece. Candles are inexpensive and holders can be rented. Many times candles are provided by the reception hall for low or no cost. Rose petals or sparkles scattered around the centerpiece will give the illusion of larger size—but most often, skipping them and adding a few more flowers to the centerpiece will provide as much if not more visual impact.
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