Centerpiece Feature

When I think of  centerpieces, I immediately think of weddings (which might be thanks to TLC's Four Weddings being on constant repeat on my sister's TV). But there are plenty of large occasions where centerpieces can play a fun and memorable part of your event. 


Floral Centerpieces 
Flowers are what comes to mind for most people when it comes to centerpieces, so I thought it was only natural to start this feature with florals. Here are a few creative ideas for using flowers. Remember, there are many more ways to use flowers as a centerpiece than just sticking them in a vase and calling it good! 

Planter 

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Tall Vases

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Fruit Table Name Pieces

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Floral Lantern

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Candles
A couple years ago when I was traveling around Sweden, I got the chance to stay with the most amazing Swedish family. While I was there, I was amazed by how warm and inviting their home felt, and soon realized that these feelings came from their tradition of lighting a huge collection of candles around their table every night. 

It seems that candles have been given a bad name lately because they can be a fire hazard, but as long as you make sure they are placed intelligently, candles are unparalleled in creating a warm and inviting environment. 

Floral Candles

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Full-Scale Candle Centerpieces

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Unconventional Centerpieces
Don't feel like you need to stick with the norms when coming up with a centerpiece. Sometimes going out of the ordinary is what creates an even more memorable experience. And, even better, most of the time these unconventional pieces are pretty simple. 

Apple Stack

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Pinwheel Arrangement

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Candy Arrangement

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Fish Vase

Photo courtesy of mostweddingflowerideas.com

Remember that, when picking a centerpiece, you don't have to stay in the box. Thinking up something that fits your themes and will leave your guests with a lasting, positive impression of your event will go miles beyond your cookie-cutter, main stream centerpiece.