The Building Blocks of Fabulous Wedding Centerpieces Part 3 by:Georgina Clatworthy

Almost there, you've got your guts, your containers

, some killer filler & a snappy wrapper. Time for the finishing touches.

The Underlayments

It doesn't sound very wedding like, but more like a Victorian reference to underwear. But in terms of your centerpieces it refers to something which will go under your arrangements & will give them even more wow. Check these out for some ideas.

contrasting table runners

doilies

reflective mirror tiles

criss-crossed satin ribbons

hosta leaves

sheet moss

"stone" runners, cut into squares

bamboo rolling mats or soba trays

Surrounds

For some added sophistication enhance your centerpieces with some pretty surrounds. Basically this means adding fresh rose petals or tea lights around the centerpiece to showcase it further.

Traditional surrounds include flower petals, glass nuggets or gems & tea lights. For a different look arrange your centerpieces in a line down the table & infill with mounds of petals or lines of tea-lights. This works best with long banquet style tables, but you can achieve a similar effect if you follow the shape of your tables. For a round table, arrange heaps of petals or tea-lights in a circle around your centerpiece (leave a gap between the two for added effect) & likewise for square or rectangular tables. Popular surround choices are listed below.

vase gems

rose petals

round votive holders

beach glass

seashells

teacups (as votive holders)

loose dendrobium orchids

river stones

square votive holders

glass ornaments

miniature gourds (plain or hollowed to hold votive candles)

polished black river stones

And Now, Over to You

So, there you have it. The complete (well almost) guide to building your own wedding centerpieces. Hopefully this has helped you to come up with some great ideas & has inspired you to build your own centerpieces. Have a go, you may surprise yourself with your creativity!

About the author

Georgina Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles related to wedding favors and wedding. She is connected with http://www.1weddingsource.com , today's leading wedding social networking planning site.

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