Non-Floral Centerpiece Ideas

[PVBride]

Our wedding property is very lush with flowers and greenery, and I am afraid that floral centerpieces will pale in comparison. I am considering these palm leaves, but afraid that they won't "stand out" either.

Which lead me to these questions:

 

#1. What do you think of the palm centerpieces? and..

 

#2. Do you have any other ideas that may work better?

 

Thanks in advance!!

[TammyB]

I think their pretty, have you considered candles?

[SusanK]

I think they look lovely! My only concern is (depending on the height), they may block the view for you guests. Maybe it's just me...but I know it drives me crazy when I'm at a wedding and I can't see the people seated across from me because of the centerpiece...kinda makes conversation hard.

[RaydensMama]

I really like them. If you dont think they will stand out maybe you could incorporate some colour with a few flowers, ribbon, feathers. etc. Kinda anything to just punch them up a bit.

[BEACHBRIDEMA]

Those are gorgeous! I think they would be perfect. Maybe add some vovites

Sarah

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In a really great location, you don't have to worry too much about what's on your tables. Why compete with the natural decor, ya know?

 

Other ideas are fruit, stones, coral, shells...

[ajncooter]

i love the palms... just make sure they are not to busjy and full so the guests can see and talk thru them...

[tvt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Susan101207 I think they look lovely! My only concern is (depending on the height), they may block the view for you guests. Maybe it's just me...but I know it drives me crazy when I'm at a wedding and I can't see the people seated across from me because of the centerpiece...kinda makes conversation hard.

Same here! Drives me crazy if I have to look through something. However, these look tall enough that it wouldn't be bad... just the skinny vase wouldn't block too much.

But I also agree with Janet - in a place full of decor, why try and compete?

[Rachelle E.]

I really think those palm centerpieces are great! I love them.

 

But if you are looking for something smaller or just different, then I totally think Janet's ideas are great too. I especially love when people take those glass hurricane candle holders, fill the bottoms with something (fruit, stones etc. . .I LOVE the idea of coral!) and then float a couple candles on top. I think that would be beautiful. And I'm a candle girl so I'm a little biased I guess! :-)

[Rachelle E.]

Check out this knottie's page...TONS of great candle ideas. There are a couple pics that are similar to what I was trying to describe.

 

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