How to Make Wedding Table Centerpieces

When decorating for a wedding, the table centerpiece is one of the most important details. If made properly, a simple centerpiece can add a lot of elegance to the décor and can contribute to the ambiance of the wedding as a whole. Making your own wedding table centerpieces is easy and cost-effective. Also, it allows you to personally participate in the decorating, which will enhance your enjoyment of the wedding. Here's how to make wedding table centerpieces.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vases or wicker baskets
• Styrofoam blocks
• Fake flower bunches
• Vase fillers
• Balloons
• Ribbon
• Balloon centerpiece holders

1. Get a vase or basket filled with flowers. If you are on a budget, fake flowers look as nice as the real thing and are much less expensive. Fake flowers can be purchased at many variety and craft stores.

2. Purchase baskets/vases, flower and Styrofoam blocks at a craft store. You may want to shop around for the best prices if you are on a tight budget. If you are using the baskets, place a Styrofoam block in each one to help keep your flowers in place. Wedge the flower bunch into the Styrofoam in the basket and spread the flowers out to make them look full.

3. If using the vases, simply place the desired number of flower bunches in each vase. For extra elegance, use vase fillers such as beads, pebbles, stones or white rocks.

4. Get helium balloons. These are available at party supply stores and in most places where helium balloons are sold. Gather them in a bunch using ribbon and tie them to a balloon centerpiece holder. Choose colors that work well with your theme, and place one bunch secured to a balloon holder in the center of each table.