subject: The Building Blocks of Fabulous Wedding Centerpieces Part 3 by:Georgina Clatworthy [print this page] 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.
