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We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again, your centerpieces are one of the most important decorative elements of your wedding reception. However, this doesn’t mean that they have to be extravagent or elaborate. Below are our top 5 picks for simple yet gorgeous and eye catching pieces that won’t break your budget.

Tall Vases with Decorative Twigs :: Simple yet earthy and elegant

Take Out Box Container :: How cute is this for a centerpiece? Any unique container would be beautiful, but the take out container adds a bit of whimsy sure to appeal to you and your guests.

Monogram Bud Vases :: Simple, easy as a DIY project, and beautiful.

Water Vases and Candles :: There are so many ways to use floating candles, so many range of vase sizes and candle colors and shapes, that the possibilities are endless.

Paper Lanterns :: Already colorful, these lovely pieces are made more beautiful with the simple addition of a decorative flower or ornament.

Do you have any other ideas? Feel free to share them with us!

Less can still be eye catching and make a great impact. Simple centerpieces are a great selection for the budget conscious or minimalist couple. Grouping together small vases or bottles and using single flowers in each is a popular trend and stunning when put together. Another way to save is to use one type of flower in your centerpieces such as the tulips below.

My sister-in-law had a very natural feel to her wedding. The venue was a historic log cabin sitting above, what seemed to be, endless acres of freshly cut grass. It was beautiful and completely fit her personality. Her entire décor was eco-friendly and to set off the theme, her centerpieces were various plants from her own garden. Each table had a potted plant with a tag that explained the plant species.

Reflecting on that wedding, we think potted plants or flowers make great centerpieces. They are easy and inexpensive DIY projects. We suggest using unusual pots/containers and grouping small plants together on each table, accented by votive candles.

Tall centerpieces are gorgeous and dramatic. A popular trend is large vases with flowers, twigs or floating candles. To pull off this look for your reception you want to keep a few things in mind:

Consider thinner vases. This way guests can still see others sharing the table with them and no one will have to strain their necks or rearrange seating to hold a conversation.

Clear is best. Not only will they reflect light beautifully but it will not block off everyone’s view from what is going on on the opposite side of the table.

A place for everything. If you visualize incorporating a very full look that includes low hanging items, you may want to put the larger centerpieces on cake, gift or buffet tables.

This diy project can be classified as a non-floral centerpiece and comes from a project I did for my partner’s wedding. Instead of placing favors at individual place settings, Louise wanted them in baskets draped in the wedding colors placed by the door so that the guests could grab them as they entered or exited the reception. There were a lot of people who were afraid that by taking one they would disrupt the décor, so I ended up walking around the reception handing out the leftovers like an old-fashion cigarette girl. The baskets were beautiful, so instead of large ones, it seemed like a great idea to kill two birds with one stone by using smaller baskets and using them as centerpieces.

All you need for this project are handle-free baskets, colored material, craft glue (any that works on material), and if desired spray paint. (Use spray paint to add color to the baskets; just be sure to paint them at least a day in advance so that the paint has plenty of time to dry)

1) Spread the material face down on your work surface and place the basket in the center (Be that you have enough material so it will fit nicely inside the basket while leaving plenty to drape over the sides)

2) Glue the face edges of the material around the edge of the basket, about an inch from the top

3) Gather the material as you glue so that it is spread evenly around the basket

4) Allow the material to the basket for the duration of the required drying time by placing the basket upside down(material side down) in an out of the way location

5) Once the baskets are dry, you can fill them immediately or wait until reaching the reception site for easier transportation and handling (it’s best to play with different ways of filling the baskets so that you know exactly what you want and how it will look come the day of the wedding)

6) Accent the baskets by surrounding them on each table with tealight candles or flower petals.

These baskets work best for simple, somewhat informal and/or themed weddings (i.e. beach, country, fall, ect.) Have fun and if you decide to use these, send us some pics of your handy work!