How to Decorate a Crystal Bowl for Engagement

Crystal bowls will last for years with proper care and cleaning.

Whether for an engagement gift or as a centerpiece for the engagement party, crystal bowls are an elegant and versatile item the bride and groom can use in the future. Even though the crystal itself is a beautiful display piece, there are several ways to decorate the bowl and enhance the overall look of the crystal. Before decorating the crystal with edible items, clean the bowl with warm water and liquid dish soap.

Things You'll Need

• Colorful marbles, rocks or wrapped candy
• Distilled water
• Tea light candle
• Floating candle holder
• Silk flowers
• Ribbon
• Fruit

Instructions

1. Fill the crystal bowl with colorful marbles, rocks or wrapped candy. Choose an item that fits the theme of the engagement party or any item that means something special to the soon-to-be bride and groom. For example, if the couple both love a certain brand of chocolate fill the bowls with said chocolates.

2. Pour distilled water in the bowl until it reaches the 1/4 or 1/2 mark of the crystal. Distilled water does not cause as many bubbles as tap water. Place a tea light candle in a floating candle holder, and carefully set in the water-filled bowl. Alternatively, use floating candles.

3. Place silk flowers inside the bowl. The virtually endless choices with silk flowers will give you a wide array of options for decorating the crystal bowl. Furthermore, wrap a coordinating ribbon around the crystal and tie a bow in the front.

4. Fill the crystal with fresh fruit.

References

• Apartment Therapy; Floating Candle Centerpieces; Kristen Lubbe; November 2010
• Super Weddings: Make this Wedding Centerpiece!
• Inviting Home: Decorating Ideas