DIY Cheap Fall Wedding Centerpieces
The changing colors of fall foliage create a beautiful atmosphere for weddings. When planning a fall wedding, incorporate the fall colors into your centerpieces to treat your guests to the natural fall beauty. Centerpieces do not have to cost a lot of money, and you can make your own with just a few basic supplies from a craft store. Making your centerpieces yourself will be a rewarding experience because each centerpiece will show your love and devotion.
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Things You'll Need
- Large clear glass vases
- Apples
- Gold or silver ribbon
- Fall leaves or dried grass (real or faux)
- Short and wide clear glass bowls
- Rocks or glass stones
- Floating candles
Instructions
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Fruit Fall Centerpiece
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Buy large clear glass vases. The vases can all have the same proportions, or they can be a range of sizes to make each table unique.
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Fill the vases with red, yellow and green apples. These colors work well together because they symbolize the hues of fall. Leave the stems or leaves attached for visual appeal.
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Tie a gold or silver ribbon around each vase. Tie this ribbon into a bow.
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Scatter fall leaves or dried grass around the vases. Use actual leaves or purchase faux leaves and grass at a local craft store.
Floating Candle Centerpiece
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Purchase short and wide clear glass bowls that are at least 2 to 3 inches in height and at least 6 inches in diameter.
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Line the bottom of the glass bowls with rocks or glass stones.
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Fill the glass bowls with water. Scatter fall leaves on top of the water.
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Place floating candles on top of the water. Choose candles that match your wedding theme or colors that represent fall such as red, orange and yellow.
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Scatter fall leaves around the bowl on the table.
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Tips & Warnings
Stick with three main colors when decorating for a fall wedding. Common fall colors include red, yellow, orange, gold and purple.
Keep lit candles away from drafts and open windows.
References
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