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Using feathers for your centerpieces can be completely glam. Pairing an Eiffel Tower glass vase with long, ostrich feathers can create height and pack in the “wow” factor to any table setting. If you like the smaller design, use square vases from Ikea, add tea lights, crystals and decorate around the base with feathers.

If you are a DIY bride-to-be, follow these easy steps from Save On Crafts and make your own gorgeous centerpieces.

You will need the following items to get started: ostrich feathers, Eiffel tower glass vases, floralytes (standard size disposable ones fit in the Eiffel tower vases), Oasis straight handle Wedding Belle bouquet holders and centerpiece table mirrors.

Start by placing the longest feathers along the bottom edge of the floral foam in the bouquet holder.

You want to work your way around the bouquet holder bottom and place the longer feathers around the bottom or it. As you move to the top of the bouquet holder your feathers can get shorter. The bouquet holder will fit in the top of vase.

The Maestro or Eiffel tower glass vases and the fluted trumpet vases are weighted so they will hold your arrangement in place.

Make your feather arrangements a few days before the event so the feathers have time to relax and get the proper shape.

The day of the event place your floralytes in the vase (bouquet holder fits in the top). Fill the vase with crystal fibers or Colorfill vase filler to help the light illuminate it. You can also use a vase light to illuminate it from the bottom up. Place a floralight in the feathers themselves for an extra accent light.

You will need 15-30 ostrich feathers per arrangement. 40 if you want it extra full. The longest feathers should be plumes not spades. Spades are shorter with a thicker center quill. You want the side feathers to flow downward.

Pomanders are cute and practical for flower girls of varying ages. These can be decorated in so many ways and incorporate little trinkets that are special to her. If you really like the clean look of pomanders, consider using them as chair adornments for the ceremony as well.

DIY it and pick up the following from your local craft store:

• Styrofoam ball – Pick the size that suits your flower girl best. 4-5″ is common.
• Hot glue gun
• About 50 flowers. Make yours unique and use flowers of different colors and sizes or go monochromatic with one color that is not being used a lot throughout your event.
• Ribbon, pearls or beaded string for the handle
• Flat push pins

Get started:

• Soak the foam in water
• Trim your flower stems leaving about 1-inch
• Making a loop with your string, be sure it is long enough to comfortable wrap around your flower girls’ wrist. Use your push pins to secure the string on the ball.
• Think of a pattern you would like and place the larger flowers on the ball first.
• Dab a little hot glue on the stem of each flower and insert the stem into the styrofoam.
• Be sure to cover the push pins with flowers so the string looks seamless.
• Add a little sparkle to the pomanders by decorating the center of flowers with gems or pearls.

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Coffee beans are being incorporated into wedding designs more these days. The aroma and aesthetics bring a nice, urban and earthy feel to your event. The beans can be used in centerpiece with candles or placed at the bottom of a vase with water and flowers as well.

If coffee isn’t your thing, try using another small food item like cranberries or jelly beans.

Weddings are expensive enough without factoring in the outrageous price for flowers. If you want to cut costs but maintain the elegance, consider using candles instead of flowers for decorations. Candle centerpieces are a great alternative and easy to put together. We will outline all you need for one of our favorite looks and show you pictures of others that may be of interest:

Check out Ikea for vases in various sizes.
Arrange them in a way that is aesthetically pleasing to you.
Consider using a mirror under the vases to add depth to the centerpieces.
Look for inexpensive candles that will fit inside of each vase. We suggest using scentless candles to make sure no one is overwhelmed by the smell.
Sprinkle rose petals, stones or crystals around the base of each vase.
Light the candles and that’s it!

Easy to do and beautiful on each table at your reception site.

Centerpieces bring an event together. They are the creative touch that help to set the mood of your reception. Check out these unique choices that range from simple to extravagant.