Wedding table centerpieces come in different styles, shapes and sizes. When I got married, I thought that wedding centerpieces only come in the form of flowers. But I soon discovered that there are lots of different types of wedding centerpieces and that they come out in different styles, shapes and sizes.
In this article I will share with you the different types of wedding centerpieces there is. I will also share with you some pros and cons of the type of wedding centerpiece – to help you to know which one will be perfect for you. And if you are short on money or are on a tight budget, I will give you a few ideas for cheap wedding table centerpieces to help you save some money.
The different types of wedding table centerpieces and how to choose the right one
Here are the main types of wedding centerpieces there are and some of it’s pros and cons to help you pick just the right type of wedding centerpiece for your big day.
Tall wedding centerpieces
The main benefit of tall wedding centerpieces is that it don’t disturb your guests view of each other or you as bridal couple. That’s the main reason why I chose tall wedding table centerpieces for my own wedding. The only drawback of tall centerpieces are that as they tend to be more expensive as the arrangements are bigger.
Things that you need to keep in mind with tall wedding centerpieces are to make sure that the arrangements are not too top heavy to avoid them from falling over. And if you add too much extra candles and flowers at the feet of the arrangements that it may make your tables a bit too busy.
Flowers and candles centerpieces
The combination of flowers and candles for your wedding centerpieces is very romantic and elegant. When it comes to candle and flower arrangements, you have basically 2 options to choose from – candles and flowers on their own, or a one-piece candle arrangement surrounded with flowers. Both of these options are pretty, it just depend on personal taste.
Beach wedding table centerpieces
If you have a beach theme for your wedding or you are getting married at the beach, beach wedding table centerpieces are a must. Popular designs includes seashells and starfish with white sea sand. You can also choose to place a sand castle centerpiece for a romantic touch. Island flowers will also look lovely as part of your wedding flowers to contribute to the beach theme and feel. You can also add any type of beach style decorations that you like, including flip flops, beach balls,seagulls and more.
Edible wedding centerpieces
Wedding table centerpieces that you can eat are becoming more and more popular and with good reason – it tastes and looks delicious. It is also one of the less expensive wedding centerpieces that you can get. From cupcakes, pastries, chocolate dipped strawberries – the options you can choose from are endless. Add some flower buds to your edible centerpiece arrangement for extra flair.
Cheap wedding table centerpieces
If you want to save a bit of money or if you have tight budget to stick to, there are lots of options for more affordable wedding table centerpieces. All of these centerpieces will help you to save a bit of cash.
- Shorter arrangements – The shorter type of arrangements will cost you less than the big tall ones. Use a few short vases of flowers and pair it with a few candles for a cost effective alternative.
- Make your own arrangements – If you are creative enough and you have the time available, you can easily make your own wedding centerpieces. Just take out a book on flower arrangements or even origami.
- Simpler and plainer – If you want to save money, keep your arrangements plain and simple. Add a few simple stemmed flowers in each their own vase or fill a tall vase with water, add pebbles, one flower stem and a floating candle on top.
- Include fruit in your arrangements – Fruit can liven up your centerpieces and make the costs go down. Brightly colored weddings will especially benefit from including fruit. A good example is using crisp green apples to complement a green wedding.
- Use silk flowers – Silk flowers combined with real flowers can save you a lot of money while giving you something to hold on to after the wedding.
Now that you know more about the different types of wedding table centerpieces and their benefits, you can go ahead and plan that perfect wedding centerpiece. Have fun planning your wedding!
