10 Centerpiece Ideas for the Budget Conscious Bride
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Colin Miller
Grapes, figs and limes pull in gorgeous color and make for a
distinctive centerpiece. -
Colin Miller
A teal glass bowl filled with coconuts, limes, and white coral make a sophisticated statement.
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Colin Miller
White roses and purple sweet peas add a romantic touch to the
white linen tablecloth. -
Courtesy Colin Cowie Lifestyle
Artichoke candleholders with white pillar candles and small place cards give a versatile and organic look to any table.
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Colin Miller
An overflowing cluster of purple delphiniumssits next to a small
cylinder filled with blueberries. -
Garett Holden
A centerpiece of white tulips with scattered white painted apples.
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Garett Holden
Bright purple sweet peas clustered in small silver vases add a
flash of color. -
Colin Miller
Luscious heirloom tomatoes and green peppers fill the wooden bowl giving the table beautiful color.
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Colin Miller
Candles floating in wine glasses and limes in a vase filled with
water help to create this festive centerpiece. -
Colin Miller
Creating a topiary of succulent strawberries is an exceptional way
to add color and flair to any table.
There are so many ways to create beautiful centerpieces on a budget.
Here are 10 ideas to get you started:
1. Since a large vase takes a huge amount of cut flowers, use three to four small vases instead, packed tightly with full-blown blooms. This gives you that lush look, while using relatively few flowers. Intersperse the vases with a few candles in mismatched glass or silver candleholders, or little votive candles.
2. Look for interesting floral containers from unique sources: Ikea, flea markets, garage sales, wholesale floral markets, Etsy, thrift stores or maybe even eBay. Start collecting well in advance so you have plenty of time to select the best pieces at the lowest prices.
3. Use gorgeous, fresh fruit in your centerpieces, such as clusters of grapes, bright oranges, apples, or pomegranates. The fruit takes up space, allowing you to use fewer flowers.
4. Mix just a few large, expensive, full-blown roses in each arrangement of less-expensive blooms to create a lavish look.
5. To add a little glitz to your table, spray paint apples, artichokes or pears (we prefer white for the warm summertime months and gold for the holidays), then place them in a bowl or cylindrical vase, or simply scatter them on their own down the table.
