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Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Create Sensational Centerpieces From Stuff You Already Have

If you’re a bride who’s looking for ways to keep the wedding décor costs down, you might just find some ways to save by just walking through your house. You’ll probably see plenty of items that you could use to make interesting wedding reception centerpieces. Just like a baby bottle makes a cute bud vase for a Baby Shower, a little ingenuity can give common household items new life as a sensational centerpiece. From wine glasses to bottles, here’s how to make it happen.

Wine Glass Lamps: If you’ve got some clear wineglasses, you’re on your way to making these dainty lamps. Perfect for an intimate reception or bridal shower, all you have to do is place a tea light candle inside the glass and wrap it with a pre-made vellum wine glass shade. Because the shades are around a dollar, you can make the entire lamp for under $5.

Golf Turf Picture Frame: Planning a country club wedding? These golf centerpieces will score a hole in one. Using one of those clear shadow box picture frames as the container, turn it upside down and place a blanket of sod inside (you can pick some up at your local garden or home store). Accent it with a golf ball and tee or a golf flag that has been personalized with your name and wedding date. It’s a unique wedding centerpiece that’s also eco-friendly.

Wine Bottle Candelabras: Begin saving those empty wine bottles to create a romantic centerpiece for your wedding. You can either completely take the wine label off the bottle or cover it with a custom label with your name and wedding date. Then, place a wine bottle candelabra inside. There are several styles to choose from, including ones with two and three lights and others that use hanging votives. Regardless of which ones you choose, they are an excellent choice for receptions held at wineries, medieval weddings or any other elegant affair.

Colorful Floating Candles: Food coloring can be found in just about everyone’s cupboard. Use it to jazz up your floating candle centerpieces. Adding a few drops to the water can make a dramatic difference in the presentation, as you float a candle or bloom in a clear bowl.

Tea Cup Topiaries: Turn your gently worn china in a work of art! As the base for your centerpiece, simply add some floral foam and a short topiary form (which you can purchase from any craft store). Cover the topiary shape by inserting the floral stems into the foam ball. Tie a bow underneath the ball, and you’re done. For a different look, cut some floral stems to about 2-3”. Place them in the tea cup and watch your table bloom.

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