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Non Floral Centerpiece Ideas

 

Flowers, beautiful and fragrant will take a huge chunk out of your décor budget.  This may be fine if you desire carefully arranged centerpieces with minimal flowers.  Many brides are finding that looks that they fall in love with need more flowers than they thought.  If this is the case  or you are not “a flower person”, consider the option of having non-floral centerpieces.  Yes, it’s possible!  You have several options, in several mediums:

 

Paper:

Nouveau Romantic Wedding Centerpiece made of white paper doilies suspended over a table and adorning the backs of wooden banquet chairs paper flowers in various vases with ornaments
Nouveau Romantic Wedding Centerpiece made of white paper doilies suspended over a table and adorning the backs of wooden banquet chairs;  white paper flowers in various vases with ornaments.  Both from Martha Stewart.

 

Trees/Leaves:

Gilded Branch and Leaf centerpiece; Tall maple leaves in tall vase
Bountiful dried grains and grasses tied with a large satin bow;  Gorgeous blossom branches in opaque vases;
hanging balls Silver painted tree with hanging crystals

Gilded Branch and Leaf centerpiece; Tall maple leaves in tall vase; Bountiful dried grains and grasses tied with a large satin bow; Gorgeous blossom branches in opaque vases; all from Martha Stewart; Hanging crystal balls hang from a tree centerpiece from Art Star Photography; Silver painted tree with hanging crystals from Brides.com

Fruit:

White painted fruit with silver millinery leaves sits atop of a ceramic white cake stand for a monochromatic look; Delicious and bright yellow lemons and grapefruit centerpiece piled high with organza ribbon showcases the event menu;
Gilded fruit in bronze and golden shades are stacked in tiered stands and in bowls for a striking look against soft linens
White painted fruit with silver millinery leaves sits atop of a ceramic white cake stand for a monochromatic look; Delicious and bright yellow lemons and grapefruit centerpiece piled high with organza ribbon showcases the event menu; Gilded fruit in bronze and golden shades are stacked in tiered stands and in bowls for a striking look against soft linens. All from Martha Stewart.

Shells:

Assortment of large shells and painted manzanita branches to resemble coral surround a hurricane with a bright white candle Stacked starfish in a wide cylinder surrounding by votives placed in cups with a sand base.
Assortment of large shells and painted Manzanita branches to resemble coral surround a hurricane with a bright white candle from Martha Stewart; Stacked starfish in a wide cylinder surrounding by votives placed in cups with a sand base from Millie Holloman Photography

Ornaments:

Glass flutes filled with small golden ornaments in various shades to mimic champagne bubbles Purple ornaments in matte and glossy finishes fill crystal bowls, flutes and tealight holders
Large red ornaments stacked onto crystal candle holders atop of a red runners Ornaments filled in tall square vase and glass bowl offer dimension tall cylinders of various sizes are filled with different color ornaments

Glass flutes filled with small golden ornaments in various shades to mimic champagne bubbles from Martha Stewart; Purple ornaments in matte and glossy finishes fill crystal bowls, flutes and tea light holders; Large red ornaments stacked onto crystal candle holders atop of a red runners; Ornaments filled in tall square vase and glass bowl offer dimension, just as tall cylinders of various sizes are filled with different color ornaments do the same.

Candles:

Soft color tapers in a mix of glass crystal candle holders of varying styles from Martha Stewart Long banquet tables have an impact with square pillars going down the center Round pillars on mix and match wooden candlestick holders are paired with votive holders with hurricanes for an eclectic look A classic and rustic look with pillar candles in iron lanterns of various heights entwined with branches and rocks Votives placed casually around raised centerpieces consisting of floating candles in glass bowls.
Soft color tapers in a mix of glass crystal candle holders of varying styles from Martha Stewart; Long banquet tables have an impact with square pillars going down the center; Round pillars on mix and match wooden candlestick holders are paired with votive holders with hurricanes for an eclectic look; A classic and rustic look with pillar candles in iron lanterns of various heights entwined with branches and rocks; Votives placed casually around raised centerpieces consisting of floating candles in glass bowls, photo by Jennifer Dery

 

What are your favorites?

I Want A Wedding Like…Rebecca Romijn

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Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell celebrated their wedding with a surprise ceremony in July of 2007. The intimate ceremony was followed by a beautifully casual reception with friends and family.

What she did…

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Rebecca was married at her own home, a ranch in LA, surrounded by gorgeous trees. When the sun went down the trees lit up the reception as lanterns hung from them.

What you can do…

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Beautiful outdoor locations, such as this one at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, are the perfect place to have the intimate celebration you’ve always wanted. The romantic lighting and tree cover only enhance the beauty of your wedding.

What she did…

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The bride wore a beautiful Ralph Lauren gown the whole evening. This dress what perfect for her. Rebecca’s day was about celebrating and this dress was gorgeous and comfortable, which allowed her to dance and celebrate all night.

What you can do…

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Find a dress that you love. This Alice Padrul gown is amazing! It is absolutely gorgeous and it is perfect for celebrating all night on the dance floor.

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Choose a bouquet that pops. The deep red of the berries in this bouquet with the addition of the yellow and the soft greens are amazing! Instead of berries you could add jewels for opulence.

What she did…

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Rebecca decided that instead of a wedding cake, she would serve two different kinds of cupcake. This spread looks delicious.

What you can do…

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Two words: crème brûlée! These mini crème brûlée with the addition of fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint are to die for. This dessert will be a true hit. If you aren’t willing to give up the traditional cake this dish can be a delicious addition to your dessert table.

What she did…

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Late in the evening, the sparklers started to light up the reception as guests had them at each table. I love how the trees have been used for lighting with the paper lanterns strung between them allowing the trees to create a natural shadow effect.

What you can do…

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Floating lanterns started at celebrations as a way to make a wish and watch it float up into the sky. These lanterns create an amazing visual effect in the sky if they are all released at the same time. Lanterns are a fun thing for guests as well as a great alternative to fireworks. My favorite thing about these lanterns is that they are 100% biodegradable and safe.