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07June

Flower Centerpieces

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19November

Submerged Flower Wedding Centerpieces

Submitted by Bridget Mora

The centerpieces are one of the most important parts of the wedding reception. They are the design element that will really set the tone for the whole affair. If you are looking for wedding centerpieces that are fresh, modern, and surprisingly affordable, consider displays of submerged flowers.

Brides want their centerpieces to be big, beautiful,and showy, and yet sometimes will find it to be prohibitively expensive to have enormous floral displays. After all, think about how many flowers go into just one large floral centerpiece, and then multiply that by ten or more tables, and suddenly you will find yourself with enough flowers to stock and entire florist shop! It can be particularly tricky to balance style and budget when you fall in love with one of the pricier blooms.

There is, however, a very chic way to get impressive looking centerpieces without totally blowing your budget. One of the hottest wedding trends right now is to fill tall clear cylinders with water, and then have the florist submerge flowers in the vessels. It is a unique concept, and yet it is truly beautiful when you see the finished effect. The best part is that you only need a few flowers per cylinder, since it is a narrow space.

Many favorite wedding flowers will work very well in submerged centerpieces. Tulips, orchids, berries, and amaryllis are all excellent choices, and they come in beautiful colors. Speaking of colors, with this type of arrangement, it is best to keep the look monochromatic for the cleanest effect. It is a modern chic style of centerpiece, so you want to keep it as unfussy as possible.

Once you have chosen a type of flower, you can get creative with the details. For instance, for a truly striking table, use multiple cylinders in varying heights in the center. You can either use the same kind of flower in each vase, or choose different flowers in the same color palette. Orchids are one of the most popular choices for submerged flower centerpieces, and they are available in some fabulous colors.

You can also choose to add some detail to the vessels, in the form of a decorative element at the bottom of each vase. For a Zen look, “plant” your flowers in a mound of smooth black pebbles in the bottom of the cylinders (which could also be rectangular, by the way). If you are going for an opulent evening look, then Swarovksi crystals make a fantastic element in the bottom of your vessels. These are the same crystals that are found in fabulous crystal bridal jewelry, and they will look amazing when the candlelight bounces off of them underwater. You can choose to match the color of the crystal used in your bridal jewelry, or go for a bold choice like deep red.

There are a few more ways to customize your centerpieces. Candles can be floated in the water on top of the flowers for a very pretty spa effect. For brides who want to have spectacular wedding centerpieces, and are willing to splurge, the ultimate in high style is to set a full floral arrangement on top of a submerged floral display. With so many ways to design them, submerged floral centerpieces are one wedding trend that is here to stay.
Let us know if you need assistance in any area of planning your wedding.Take advantage of Bridget’s experience helping clients select jewelry and accessories. Crystal bridal jewelry is a fabulous finishing touch for the bride.

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14October

How To Make A Silk Flower Centerpiece : Selecting Non-flower Accents For Silk Flower Centerpiece

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11October

Trendy Wedding Centerpieces

Are you looking for ideas on wedding centerpieces that will look fresh and stylish? Then think about ditching the basic standard floral arrangements in favor of something more interesting. These are some ideas for trendy wedding centerpieces that will make any reception feel more special.
One of the coolest trends in wedding centerpieces is to create groups. This is an easy design idea that anyone can use to liven up their reception tables, whether you are working with a florist or making your own centerpieces. Start by finding a collection of vessels that have a common style, but are different shapes or sizes. It could be a simple as using a trio of cylindrical vases in three different heights (three is always a pleasing number for groupings). If you are having a formal wedding, find an assortment of antique silver vases. Or go all natural with rough hewn wooden vessels in a variety of shapes, like round, oval, and rectangular.
What goes into your vessels is just as important. You can’t beat the hip look of submerged flower centerpieces for something that looks fresh and chic. Some of the other more popular design elements are not even flowers. White birch branches, smooth river rocks, and moss are favorites of earthy brides. If you are a big fan of the sparkle of crystal jewelry for your wedding, sprinkle a thick layer of crystals in the base of clear vessels and surround them with votive candles. Top with bouquets of your favorite flowers.
Speaking of flowers, they are certainly still the main focus of most wedding centerpieces. The trend is to create displays using a multitude of the same variety of flower for more impact. The great thing about this trend is that is it super easy to work with, and it can be used for any style of wedding. If you are having the type of affair where the bride will be fully decked out in an ornate bridal gown with crystal wedding jewelry, than centerpieces of dark red Black Magic roses would be gorgeous. If your wedding is going to be a casual summer event, mounds of hydrangeas tightly packed into galvanized tin pails would be perfect. Or choose a so-called “filler flower” like carnations or baby’s breath and group them into a large ball for surprisingly chic and modern centerpieces.
When creating trendy centerpieces, don’t forget about planning for how they will be displayed on the tables. One very hot idea is to use props to set an assortment of vases at different heights for visual interest. They can be placed on anything from mirrored cubes for a formal wedding to small wooden crates for a rustic fall wedding. Be creative with your risers; if the bride and groom are a pair of English professors, it would be really fun for them to use a selection of vintage books to create levels for the centerpieces. Adding a personal detail like that says volumes about the newlyweds.
These are but a few ideas to get you started. The latest trends can provide a wonderful source of fresh ideas for your centerpieces. The best trend of all, though, is to be creative and design eclectic wedding centerpieces that look like you and you alone.

Bridget Mora keeps brides up to date on all of the freshest ideas and trends for their weddings. Visit Silverland Jewelry for all the latest designs in crystal wedding jewelry.

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01October