Butterfly & Flower Centerpiece Ideas for Weddings
Many brides choose to incorporate butterflies in their wedding theme, as these creatures are delicate and fairy-like, combining well with centerpiece flower arrangements. Butterfly decorations are available in different designs and materials, such as candles, fabrics, wire and feathers. Fabric butterflies come in a whole range of different sizes and colors, making it easy to find the right decorative butterflies for your color scheme.
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Traditional Flower Arrangements and Butterflies
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As butterflies naturally combine well with flowers, you can choose any flower arrangement as a centerpiece and simply add the butterflies to it. Opt for butterflies that are mounted on wire to easily stick in between the flowers. It will appear as if the butterflies are "hovering" over the arrangement. Ensure that the butterflies you choose fit into the color scheme. Ask for a sample, and hold it next to the flowers you want to use to ensure that the textures and colors match. Choose flowers that would naturally attract butterflies--big and colorful such as Gerber daisies and sunflowers. Stylish white and silver center pieces with lilies or white orchids, on the other hand, will combine well with a delicate white fabric butterfly or a silver butterfly made from wire and crystals. For a springtime wedding you can use blossoming branches for your centerpieces. Glue the butterflies to the branch or use see-through string to let them dangle from it.
Butterfly Terrarium Centerpieces
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Use a globe shape such as an upside down fish bowl for an interesting butterfly and flower center piece. Fasten two or three fabric butterflies to see-through wires and glue it to the top of the globe. The butterflies will be dangling down, appearing to be flying. Arrange flowers inside or around the globe. You can also use wheat grass for the base of the center piece, making it look like a well-trimmed lawn with the butterflies flying above the grass, and then arrange flowers around the globe.
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Garden Theme Centerpieces
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If your wedding has a distinct garden theme, you can use terracotta pots, baskets or even watering cans for your center pieces. Opt for typical garden flowers such as daisies or even lavender, and combine it with faux butterflies. Fasten butterfly decorations to the hinge of a watering can or basket's handle. A practical idea is to use potted plants instead of a traditional flower arrangement for your center piece, and give it to your guests as a wedding favor. In this case, be careful not to hurt the plant when you stick butterflies in between the flowers.
Single Flower with Butterflies
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A simple, yet elegant idea is to use a long, straight vase and a single Gerber daisy for your center piece. The vase should be a bit taller than the flower. Fill the base with white pebbles, marbles or sand and plant the daisy in the middle. Twist a wire with beads and butterflies around or even inside the vase. Or position a wire over the mouth of the vase and have butterflies dangling from it on a see-through wire. You can even string some beads to the wire and shape it to form a butterfly.
Centerpieces with Other Butterfly Decorations
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You don't need to use actual faux butterflies for your butterfly theme. There are a whole range of decorations with a butterfly design that will be just as effective. Opt for a stylish vase with a butterfly pattern, or candle holders that incorporate glass butterfly motifs. In the evening, the light will shine through the butterflies' wings, creating a soft light. Another option is to go for butterfly-shaped floating candles combined with flowers or even rose petals in a flat glass bowl.
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