| Just as the name suggests, the centerpiece is the | | | | Now think about the rest of your wedding style. Let's |
| center of it all. It sits right in the middle of your wedding | | | | say that you are having a beach wedding. A very cool |
| reception tables, and it is the central design element | | | | detail is to line the interior of each vase with large |
| around which the rest of the tablescape is designed. | | | | tropical leaves. Wrap the leaves around the inside so |
| Because of this, it is well worth a little extra effort and | | | | that they completely cover the view of the water and |
| creativity to create centerpieces with great style and | | | | stems. The visual effect will be as if the centerpieces |
| unique details. Certainly the floral arrangement is | | | | were actually created from leaves in an architectural |
| important, but did you know that you can get an even | | | | shape. So easy, and yet so striking. |
| more impressive effect by choosing centerpiece | | | | There is a big trend in wedding centerpieces right now |
| vessels with flair? | | | | to explore options beyond traditional bouquets of |
| The really neat part about adding style and interest to | | | | flowers. This lends itself perfectly to the idea of |
| your centerpiece vessels is that it can often be done | | | | making your vessels a focal point. Using a low square |
| quite easily. There are two basic routes to take. The | | | | or round clear glass vase, fill the vessel almost to the |
| first is to select containers that are in and of | | | | top with the material of your choice. It could be sand, |
| themselves out-of-the-ordinary. In some cases this can | | | | smooth black river rocks, or even bright green pebbles. |
| be a fun and affordable diy project, in other instances | | | | Then place a coordinating element on top. For the |
| it might mean renting very costly but fabulous vases. | | | | sand, it could be a starfish or a votive candle, on top of |
| The other option is to start with a standard glass vase | | | | the river rocks a single perfect flower bloom, or a |
| and add your own personal touch to take it from basic | | | | bright pink gerbera daisy as a pop of color on the |
| to breathtaking. | | | | green pebbles. For even more impact, group your |
| When you are looking for ideas on how to make your | | | | centerpieces in sets of three on each table. |
| centerpiece vessels special and unique, think about the | | | | Another great way to add flair to your vessels is to |
| general style of your wedding. Are you being married | | | | consider materials that are not typically used for |
| barefoot on the beach with a short dress and funky | | | | wedding centerpieces. Basic box shaped containers |
| handcrafted bridal jewelry? Or will you be wed in a big | | | | wrapped in beautiful origami paper are delicate and |
| city loft, complete with trendy bridal jewelry and a | | | | feminine. Rough hewn wooden boxes are earthy and |
| handcrafted gown from an emerging designer? Once | | | | more masculine. Or even think about filling a wide bowl |
| you have identified your style, you can begin to play | | | | with an abundance of fresh spring lilacs for a simple |
| around with options for adding flair to your centerpiece | | | | garden wedding. Other creative ideas for centerpiece |
| design. | | | | vessels include copper tea kettles, decoupage vases, |
| One of the easiest ways to enhance your vessels is | | | | or one-of-a-kind antique store finds. Have some fun |
| to start with very simple clear glass vases. The most | | | | choosing centerpiece vessels that will make a |
| versatile shapes are the medium to tall cylinders or | | | | statement and add instant style to your wedding |
| squares. Shaped or fluted vases will be more limiting. | | | | reception. |