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Simple Wedding Centerpieces
Do-It-Yourself !
This simple, yet
elegant table centerpiece is a great way to make a fancy "to
do" at each table, without breaking the bank.
This is so easy,
even a child can do it! I had my 8 year old son help me. For my own
wedding, we picked up stemware at our local thrift stores. The idea
wasn't to have every table look exactly the same, but rather for each
table to be a variation on a theme. If you're looking for a more
unified appearance, please make sure your count is accurate and buy
everything you need at once, to ensure colors and shapes match.
For each
centerpiece, you will need:
1 wine goblet, or
other stemware
2 pieces of tulle
9-12" in width (either square or circle)
2 contrasting
curling ribbons approximately 10-14" long
1-3 tea light
candles (the 7-hour floating type)or other floating candles,
depending on the width of the glass water
1. Stack the tulle
pieces. If you are using square pieces, turn one of the pieces so
that you have an 8-point star shape. It will add more visual appeal
to the finished project. You might consider using 2 diferent colored
pieces of tulle to add a more dramatic appearance.
2. Center the
glass on the tulle. We're about to tie the tulle around the base of
the glass, but before we do, we need to get our ribbons ready.
3. Take the 2
lengths of ribbon and pull them together. Make sure they are not
twisted. You want one color on the "inside" and the other
on the "outside" so that when we tie them around the stem
of the glass, we have a beautiful contrasting mix of color.
4. Pull up the
tulle and secure it in place with the ribbon. Tie a knot to secure
the ribbon to the stem. Now make a bow and pull the ribbons apart so
that your bow has more volume. Curl the ends of your curling ribbon
and arrange the curls around the base of the glass.
5. Fill your
goblet with water. You might consider coloring your water with a bit
of food coloring to match your wedding colors.
6. Float the
candle(s) on top of the water. Light the candles as the reception
begins. Look for long-burning floating candles. You don't want your
candles burning out just as dinner ends. A single candle floating on
water will gravitate to the edge of the glass. Try to find glasses
big enough to float 2-4 candles safely. Too much heat may damage
fragile stemware, so use caution.
For a more elegant
look, arrange goblets of different heights on the same table or
change the level of the water in each glass to create the illusion of
height. You can also decorate your tulle with beads, or find tulle
that is already adorned with sequins or beads. Use your imagination
and create something perfect for your special occasion. Place the
goblet on a mirrored coaster to create a beautiful reflection of light.
- By Lisa Robbin |
