DIY: Floating Candle Centerpieces

These days every bride is looking for ways to cut back and save money. Well here is one way you can do just that!

When creating your own centerpieces you don't have to go all out and spend tons of money to get an elegant and beautiful look. I like this particular one for spring and summer weddings.

You can get square vases at any local craft store. Most places will have a variety of heights so make sure to mix it up. If you want a more abstract look, get vases that are different shapes to intermix.

Next find the section in your craft store that had decorative rocks. In this picture they are a natural look, but again, don't be afraid to mix it up some with colors.

Floating candles you can purchase just about anywhere. This particular item you want to not buy the cheapest ones you can find. You want some that will last through the reception, so splurge a little on that item!

Lastly, the flowers. If you live in a smaller town like I do or near a small town that has a farmers market, that is a great place to get your flowers. Seems like anytime I buy flowers from them they last for a really long time! Roses or orchids are great for this look but the flowers are totally up to you.

Day of wedding:

1. Get Vases Ready
2. Place rocks in bottom of vase
3. Put some water in the vase
4. Place flower on the rocks and add water until vase is 2/3rds full
5. When placing candle in the water make sure it is low enough that the flame is not above the top of the vase

Whola! Beautiful and simple!

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Solo Picture

This picture is of Julie and Matts reception in Bellingham WA at the ferry terminal. Unfortunately, I didn't take many pictures and the photog won't let me post any of his (ugh). So you will have to take my word that the terminal was gorgeous! Their colors were pink, white, and black. The thing I liked most about working with Julie ( other than the fact I have known her for what seems like FOREVER!) she had a plan but not the vision for her reception. She had the candles and the 5 different centerpiece ideas. When I went to visit her for her shower we sat down in what seemed like a sea of pink candles and tulle! This lady was the most organized bride I had ever met. She had lists of what each centerpiece included and all her vendors as well as a schedule for those involved in her big day. Needless to say, the wedding and reception went off without a hitch. Matt and Julie were married in the church they now attend and the wedding started with a slideshow set to music that had personal meaning for them. As soon as the slideshow was done the wedding started. Julie looked beautiful in her gown and Matts tux was a great choice for him. The reception follow immediantly and it was a great time. With dancing, toasts, buffetts and the occasional candle blowing out from the fans on the ceiling! Over all the reception had lots of candels, lights, and a great picture wall behind the cake table that you can kinda see in the backround.

Congratulations to Matt and Julie!

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