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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~ DIY RECEPTION IDEA ~

Last summer one of the brides I worked with, Sheila, was having an outdoor wedding in Underwood, WA at a winery. We wanted to do cheaper flowers and try to keep the entire centerpiece cost down.

Sheila decided she wanted to use potted plants and decorate the pots somehow with her wedding colors. We decided to do some color alternating with the base and rims and then wrap ribbon around them.

Sheila and Frank spent their evenings painting the terracota with white paint and then using the pool blue, yellow, and black paint to add the color from the wedding.

Over all they were a great way to keep costs down and she gave them away to people at the wedding!

To see more of Sheila and Frank's wedding visit our website in the gallery!

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