Since we are born, a majority of women are raised in an environment full of the color pink. Sometime after that we begin to dream about our wedding and it is no surprise that for many brides, the color pink plays a big part in that picture. For brides using pink in their color scheme, there are extensive choices when it comes to pink wedding centerpieces – but first, you need to narrow it down and choose what shade of pink you see on your tabletops.
When going for a softer look, your options can range anywhere from cherry blossom flower arrangements to serving trays of decadent desserts, like little pink petit fours and cupcakes. Cotton candy could make for a unique pink centerpiece – edible, fluffy, and totally fun! If you do plan on utilizing food as your centerpieces, I highly recommend using multi-level trays and apothecary jars filled up with pink treats. Place them onto mirrors and surround them with flowers and votives – (which look very nice in pink frosted candle holders!)
But maybe this isn’t the pink vision you had in mind; maybe you want a little more “edge” to your wedding. In this case, go with a more saturated shade of pink. Arrange hot pink roses onto shiny black candelabras, or submerge hot pink orchids under water in a tall vase. It doesn’t get any more modern than that! Another detail to consider is the shape of the tables folks will be sitting at. For circular tables, you will have a more focused arrangement in the center of the table whereas for longer tables you could have more of a linear look – with the centerpieces lined up down the center of the tabletops (like pink gerbera daisies in individual pink vases!).
Pink pairs nicely with almost any other color; chocolate brown and baby pink is a classic look, as is hot pink when against a high contrast black or silver. Pink wedding centerpieces can be girly, soft, and preppy or they can be vivid, wild, and modern – it’s all in the shade. Some women choose not to limit themselves when it comes to shade in their centerpieces. If the flower is pink, they want it. Peonies, hydrangeas, roses, tulips, and more! This can end up looking fabulous when it comes to the floral details but as far as the rest of the table is concerned, it’s better to have more focus.
For couples who have chosen red as the primary color for their special day, red wedding centerpieces can really help centralize the theme. There are many different ways to incorporate this idea into your own wedding depending upon your own personal tastes and wants. Here is a look at some of the different ideas one can consider when they are thinking about doing their centerpieces.
The first option when considering red as your centerpiece color is to go with a floral centerpiece. One obvious choice is of course the red rose. It is symbolic and perfect for a wedding day. A beautiful red centerpiece that is both elegant and inexpensive would be to get a lovely tall vase and put three red roses in it. There are special touches one could add such as a simple ribbon or a few red rose petals surrounding the vase. Another choice for those considering using red flowers is the tulip. The tulip is very popular because it can give a fun, modern twist. Tulips are very popular in weddings because they are so readily available and they do not have any thorns so you do not have to worry about pricking your finger when handling them.
Another popular choice for red wedding centerpieces includes the use of red or red accented candles. Candles are an excellent choice because there are so many ways one can use them. For a simple look one can use a number of plain red pillar candles. One look that is becoming increasingly popular is with the use of floating candles. These candles are specially made to float in water. The overall look is very intimate and beautiful. To add an extra touch to this you could add some small red stones to the bowl of water to really bring out the red candles and add that extra special touch.
For easy centerpieces one could purchase small red satin pillows and place them as centerpieces. By simply adding a small picture of the couple or a card with their names on it you really personalize this look. Another great option for those who are short on time include small red decorative boxes with some type of flowers or flower petals. This is a great choice because you can use real or silk flowers and you can incorporate other colors if you wish.
As you can see there are so many unique choices for red wedding centerpieces, all of which can be made to look absolutely beautiful for you and your new spouse’s big day.
