Wedding guests will enjoy centerpieces made up of beautiful, scented flowers and softly glowing candles. For other centerpiece ideas, consider arranging items that inspire romance, such as poetry books, incense or chocolate.
To determine what type of romantic centerpiece will work best, first establish what types of tables will be used at the reception and how many will be required. For example, long tables will allow for two different types of centerpieces, or one simple, recurring centerpiece down the length of the table. For round tables, one larger, dramatic centerpiece will work best.
Other things to consider include, wedding budget, personal tastes, wedding colors and which season of the year the wedding will take place.
Romantic Flower Centerpiece Ideas
For a simple centerpiece, bundle a bunch of flowers in romantic fabric or tie a bow around a vase. Rich fabrics in shades of gold, champagne suit an autumn or winter wedding. Soft pink, peach and cream shades fit with spring and summer romantic themes.
Another simple but romantic idea is to gather a bunch of baby’s breath into a bouquet and tie with romantic printed fabric. Baby’s breath centerpieces are easy DIY wedding projects that can be completed quickly and a days before the wedding.
For more elaborate centerpieces, big bunches of flowers work well. Roses, garden roses and peonies are excellent choices for flower centerpieces. A florist will be able to help choose flowers and help make other decisions, such as choosing complimentary flowers and fillers. Check online for ideas for romantic flower centerpieces, to give local florists and idea of the vision, or try making them as a DIY project.
Candle Centerpieces for Wedding Receptions
Lighting is very important at a wedding reception. The bright overhead lighting found in many reception halls are great for certain occasions, but for a romantic wedding, dimming the lights will help to set the right mood. To create a nice soft glow, try using romantic candle centerpieces.
- Candelabras: They can be rented from many wedding supply stores and come in a variety of sizes and materials. Perfect for making a statement with a romantic centerpiece.
- Place candles in a vase of water, with colorful gems at the bottom. Candles shaped like flowers, in the wedding colors, will also look very romantic on a glass or metallic plate for a simple, elegant and romantic wedding centerpiece.
With many halls and hotels employing strict fire codes, real candles may not be allowed. But not to worry, there are many types of battery-operated candles that are long lasting and glow like the real thing. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, so finding a suitable “fake candle” should not be a problem. In most cases, no one will be able to tell the difference.
Unique Centerpieces with a Romance Theme
Although they are popular and traditional, flowers and candles are not the only option for a romance-themed wedding.
- Place on the tables pictures of different couples in the family, like grandparents, parents and aunt and uncles, on their wedding days.
- Another idea is to stack books of love poetry on the tables. For a cheekier take on a romantic wedding, stack romance novels.
- For an edible centerpiece, stack the wedding favors in an attractive way. Try boxes filled with chocolate truffles or chocolate roses on plastic stems.
- Incense, arranged in a variety of colors and scents might also suit a romantic wedding. For scent allergies, or fire code reasons, they can remain unlit and still look quite attractive.
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