How to Make Wine Centerpieces

Wine glasses and bottles make eclectic table decor.

When planning a wine-inspired celebration, such as a birthday, holiday or cocktail party, give your table decor a creative, customized touch by repurposing wine glasses and bottles into themed table centerpieces. Once a bottle of wine featuring an eye-catching, decorative label is empty, save it to create a one-of-a-kind centerpiece. Incorporate sparkling wine glasses that you already own into the design for a look that's both wallet- and eco-friendly.

Things You'll Need

• Wine bottle
• 1 long-stemmed flower
• 2 wine glasses
• Food coloring
• Floating candles
• Sand (optional)
• Tea lights (optional)

Instructions

1. Wash out an empty wine bottle with soapy water and allow it to air dry upside down in a dish rack. Be careful not to get the label wet if you plan to keep it intact.

2. Fill the wine bottle with water. Insert one long-stemmed flower into the bottle. Choose a bloom that goes with the wine theme, such as a purple tulip, Iris or orchid.

3. Fill two identical crystal wine glasses three-quarters of the way with water. Add a few drops of food coloring to the water to tint it purple. Place one white floating candle into each glass. Another option: Fill one-quarter of the bottom of the wine glasses with sand, and nestle white tea lights into the sand to create a glowing display.

4. Place the wine bottle vase in the center of the table. Set one wine glass candle holder on each side of the bottle to complete the centerpiece.

References

• "Real Simple"; Wine Glasses as Candle Holders; Melinda Page and Elizabeth Wells
• Crafts for All Seasons: Wine Glass Candle Holders