Unique Wedding Reception Centerpieces

When another vase of flowers just won’t do.

The most common centerpiece for wedding receptions is undoubtedly an arrangement of flowers.  For a unique touch, try some of these fun and creative ideas.  Not only will you save a fortune on flowers, you’ll make your wedding stand out and give your guests something to talk about.

The Art of Glass Bowls

A simple glass bowl is a commonly overlooked feature for a centerpiece.  There are different shapes and sizes that you can use as your wedding reception centerpiece.  Use a glass vase as an aquarium - fill with a fish or two  with live aquatic plants in each bowl.  Use a fish bowl and fill it with sand and seashells for a beach wedding.  Other fillers are potpourri for the wonderful scent,  Christmas ornaments for a winter wedding,  coffee beans and candles,  acorns or cinnamon sticks for an Autumn event.  The options are endless. [Read more]

Wedding Tips: Flowers for your Wedding

This really happened to one of my good friends - the wedding couple was already at the altar when the flowers came. While the ceremony was going on, the florist’s assistant was frantically arranging the flowers. What a wreck! The saving grace was, the couple had a tenor who sounded like Luciano Pavarotti (without the Italian accent that was why we knew he wasn’t lip singing) at the wedding ceremony. His voice was so heavenly and the guests probably would have applauded if they weren’t choked up with tears and/or overcomed by the solemnity of the wedding ceremony.  I’d say the wedding would have been “story book” perfect had the florist did her job well.  Here are three tips on how to prevent this mishap or other similar calamities from happening in your wedding. [Read more]