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Fall Wedding Centerpieces – Leaves of Color

August 19th, 2010 No comments

It is common nowadays to have wedding centerpieces based on the season at the time of the wedding. I suppose it makes sense – it would seem a little ridiculous to have sunflowers for a winter wedding, or would it? So, with seasonal centerpieces in mind, what kind of fall wedding centerpieces could be designed and arranged on each reception table?

Fall is a rustic season, a season without the brightness of summer or the gloom of winter. It is the season that the colors red, gold, green, brown, and yellow are ubiquitous. So what better time of year to have a wedding ceremony with the best wedding centerpieces? There really is no better time than autumn. Fall weddings are “comfortable” weddings. The weather is not hot nor is it freezing; it is the perfect weather for outside wedding photos and the colors of this time of year make it seem so much more special.

Designers and wedding planners also like fall as the season seems to inspire their individual imaginations and creative feelings. Centerpieces for a fall wedding reception usually consist of fall colors. However adding something different will enhance the table even more.

The fall colors are not the only things we see this time of the year. Fall foods – not seen so much during the rest of the year – are suddenly everywhere. Some of these vegetables and fruit are regional and therefore will give a wedding reception centerpiece a flare not seen before – indeed the best wedding centerpieces.

There are times when the centerpiece designer or wedding planner will ask the couple what the menu is for the reception. If, for example, French food will be served, then perhaps the centerpieces could have a “Fall in Paris” theme. This would also kill two birds with one stone if the honeymoon destination was also France.

All weddings planners, designers and parents have the same quandary when trying to make their daughter’s or son’s wedding day special. Centerpieces, in particular, cause a great deal of chin rubbing and head scratching as all parties want to have the best wedding centerpieces imaginable.

More often than not, the wedding centerpieces do indeed impress the guests and staff alike and if they are themed then so much the better. Indeed fall wedding centerpieces are a wonderful addition to a wedding reception.

Designing Wedding Centerpieces

January 31st, 2010 No comments

When two people decide to get married, there are many decisions to make. Choosing a design for the wedding centerpieces is just the beginning. A good place to start is to consider how elegant or informal and how bold or simple you want your reception. The centerpieces will set the stage for the rest of the dcor, so think of it as the focal point of the room. You can hire professionals for this if you have the money, or you can do the job yourself.

A centerpiece is the focal point of any table and can set the stage for decorating the rest of the room. You can hire professionals for this if you have a sufficient budget, or you can do the job yourself to save a few dollars. Whichever direction you turn, there will be plenty of decisions to make.

Once the theme is set, it is time to think about the table lighting, which provides mood, not only for the centerpiece, but also for the walls and ceiling. Lighting sources can include candles, tiny white electrical bulbs, luminaries, or tea lights. Other tabletop accessories for the wedding reception centerpiece can include waterfalls, vases, and votives.

The centerpiece’s theme will provide ideas for party favors for guests, which can range from inexpensive plastic figurines, homemade crafts, or delicate gourmet cakes. The Internet is flush with instructions how to incorporate favors, such as flowers, candles, fruits, vegetables, miniatures, dolls, and photos into wedding table centerpieces. In addition, YouTube has many systematic videos showing how to make your own creations.

Cool party favors make the reception fun for the guests and can include very inexpensive plastic figurines, homemade crafts, or delicate gourmet cakes. If you decide to do the favors yourself, enlist friends or relatives to help. You want to trust your own instincts, but you do not want to be up by yourself until the middle of the night, putting together table favors. The Internet is flush with instructions how to incorporate favors, such as flowers, candles, fruits, vegetables, miniatures, dolls, and photos into wedding table centerpieces.

Some other cultures take the reception as seriously as the wedding ceremonies and therefore, the centerpiece choice will be even more important. Natural materials are used frequently in other countries when decorating for home and special events, therefore; centerpieces for weddings are no exception. You can research the different traditions and order appropriate supplies online.

For example, brightly colored pots and cacti are popular decorations for Mexican wedding reception centerpieces. African American centerpieces may include baskets of calla lilies or irises and reception favors are often part of the overall effect. Cherry blossoms on branches or floating in bowls of water make simple, yet classic Asian style centerpieces.

When it is time for the reception, assign a couple of people to hand out, keep track of several disposable cameras, and have guests capture some candid moments, including a few people admiring your wedding centerpiece. Then relax and have fun on your special day.

Tanya Calajan writes numerous articles providing information on Wedding flower centerpieces. She is the editor of Wedding Centerpiece Dot Com.