August 2009

I was recently a guest at a wedding where one of the guests at my table called dibs on the centerpiece as soon as he sat down! Though it was in good fun, we all knew he was pretty serious as no one said anything when that centerpiece ended up next to him as soon as the coffee and tea was served!

To avoid potential stand-offs at your wedding and instead of asking the DJ to announce awkward games to determine who gets to take home the centerpiece, why not use a dual function centerpiece that serves as table decor as well as wedding favors for guests to take home? This way everyone gets a piece of the pie and not to mention, using favors as centerpieces is great for the budget conscious or DIY bride!

All images from marthastewart.com

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A simple DIY centerpiece

When you start to look at ideas for wedding flowers, it can be very tempting to consider making your own wedding flowers. After all, many of the floral designs showcased in wedding magazines feature all the same type of flower in a round mass. How difficult can that be? And it would save a fortune! The major drawback is whether you as the bride (or groom!) would have the time and wherewithal the couple of days before the wedding to undertake this challenge. There will be a rehearsal and rehearsal dinner to contend with, not to mention a possible bridal shower or manicure and pedicure! You might also just want to relax and spend the day before the big day gabbing it up with your best friends at a spa.

Here are some tips and ideas to think about when deciding whether or not to tackle your own wedding flowers.

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Many times my brides want simple and elegant flowers for their wedding – nothing with too many colors or with too many things going on.  For a summer or spring wedding, using green and white flowers is a great way to achieve that simple, elegant, and modern look.

green and white for a modern wedding

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