Sunday, December 29, 2013

10 Creative Non-Floral Centerpieces

Guess how much the average bride in New Jersey spends on flowers for her wedding.  Go ahead - guess.

$3,000.

I will let that sink in.  That's a whole lot of money for something that will most likely get thrown away at the end of the night. 

Most brides think they absolutely have to have flowers everywhere.  Says who?  Yes - flowers add beauty, elegance and glorious pops of color.  And yes - flowers will always be equated with weddings.  And I'm not saying you should eliminate flowers from your budget altogether. 

But how about some creative, out-of-the-box centerpieces that are sure to "wow" and have absolutely nothing to do with flowers?  Now we're talking...

I give to you my personal favorite 10 Non-Floral Centerpieces:

1. Fruit




2. Candles




3. Books

 



4. Greenery




5. Lanterns




6. Beachscape





7. Pinwheels





8. Candy





9. Paper Flowers




10. Live Fish




If you've come across any clever non-floral centerpieces, please share them in the comments!

4 comments:

  1. The live fish centerpieces are cruel. Don't do that!

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    1. I agree - I'd also be concerned that drunk people would knock them over or decide to pour alcohol in them or something.

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  2. Putting animals in a candle holder is cruel...their glasservice gets hot....It's animal cruelty

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  3. I agree with the other commenters. Live animals are not cool centerpieces (or party favors, for that matter). Fish need a great deal more space, and filters, so as not to be poisoned and suffocated by the ammonia in their own waste. Some also need heaters or they will get sick. Research has shown that fish can feel pain, distress, and fear.

    And I know people think of goldfish as shortlived fish, but in reality, they are meant to live for decades and adult goldfish are 8-12 inches long. People think they are small because most pet goldfish die as babies. Think about that. They suffocate in their own waste before they even have a chance to grow up.

    Lots of these centerpieces are lovely, but the fish should be removed from the list.

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