Bluestone Weddings Planning Tips and Ideas

Bluestone Weddings & Events – wedding planner and coordinator

Brides frequently ask us about centerpieces for their wedding reception. The list of options is long and varied but these are some of the most often used by brides.

If your florist is providing centerpieces for your reception, work closely with him/her to be sure that the theme or color thread you have chosen for your wedding continues to the reception area. We have seen weddings where one theme dominates the ceremony and another is chosen for the reception.  If the two are complimentary, it is soothing and welcoming to your guests.  If the choices are worlds apart, it can be jarring to move from one to another.

If you are handling reception centerpieces on your own, here are some ideas to keep in mind.

A centerpiece should never block a guest’s view.

If color has been a theme for your wedding  – introduced in the invitations and save the date cards – it should continue through the reception.

For informal centerpieces arrange flowers to have a “just picked” look. Use wild flowers or branches of seasonal flowers for an unusual impact.

Formal centerpieces are usually symmetrical in either a triangular, circular or rectangular shape.

Create a still life with fruits, flowers and vines arranged on a lovely tray.

Pitchers – used singly or in groups, make attractive containers.

Pretty baskets filled with blooming plants and tucked in with moss work well.

Arrange several crystal candlesticks on a mirror as a centerpiece. Insert candles in you color theme or use creamy white. Just remember that they should be tall enough to be above eye level or low enough so that the flame will not be annoying.

Also grouped on a mirror, consider using wine glasses, each with a flower floating in it.

Contact your local florist, wedding coordinator or event design specialist for more information and ideas.