Floating Candles & Flowers Centerpieces

Floating candle centerpieces are easy to make.

Floating candle and flower centerpieces add a beautiful element to your table decorations. These inexpensive but versatile designs are extremely easy to create. The centerpieces can be as elaborate or as simple as you like.

Container Types

Just about any item you have will work as a container. When lit, clear containers create a dazzling display. Large brandy snifters, martini or wine glasses can be filled with rocks and water, a candle and small flowers. Glass vases are another option. Waterproof wooden containers or ceramic vessels can be filled with water, a floating candle and large flowers.

Candle Choices

Floating candles come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Large floating candle and flower centerpieces should feature three or four matching candles while a tall container needs only one dominant candle. For holiday-themed centerpieces, use star- or heart-shaped candles.

Flower Sizes

For a small container, use only a few flowers or even petals in your centerpiece to enhance the floating candle. Full-blossomed flowers, such as chrysanthemums, peonies or carnations, work well in large floating centerpieces. Artificial flowers can also be used.

Accessories

To add depth to your centerpiece, add small, colored, translucent stones or water pearls to the container. Crystals, prisms or marbles will add also depth. Place a clear container on a mirror to reflect light from the candle.

References

• SuperWeddings.com: Centerpiece Ideas