Cheap Wedding Centerpieces

For many brides, floating candle centerpieces and floating candles in general are very popular these days because they are simple, tasteful, and inexpensive. When a younger couple gets married, the first thing they want to know when planning a big wedding is, how much is it going to cost me? With floating centerpieces, it’s so easy that you can make them yourselves and never have to worry about whether or not they are going to look nice or if someone is going to be allergic to your flowers that are hanging in their face or even if it is too expensive. You don’t even have to be creative to be able to make these simple centerpieces because they pretty much create themselves. Here are some simple ways to create a stunning centerpiece using floating candles.

There are a range of both high-end and cheap floating candles out there that are perfect for any occasion. The most common ones are white or cream color and are round. There are many that you can get including floating rose candles or even hibiscus if you are choosing to have a tropical wedding. Pick which candle is best for your needs and get as many as you need for your tables plus one extra box. This is to ensure that you have enough if your guest list runs over or if some of the candles in the box look less than perfect. Over planning now means that near the big day you’ll have more time to pamper yourself or look at gorgeous rings at 77-Diamonds.com or do whatever else you wish. Believe me, you’ll appreciate anything you do now which may save time later on.

Once you have the candles and any floating candle holders that you need, go to the dollar store or the craft store and find some floating candle bowls for all of them. Glass fish bowls are the best because they are big enough to include shells or flowers in along with your candles and still have room to float. If want to include seashells or river rocks, perhaps even marbles, pick them up here. Often times you can get a discount if you buy a bunch of them.

If you want to use flowers in your floating candle centerpieces, there are two ways that you can do this that will not look over done and tacky. The most inexpensive way is to use flower petals in your glass bowls. five or six is more than enough to cover the bottom of the bowl and then with the white floating candles on top you have a stunning centerpiece that people will be sure to talk about for days to come. If you want to use whole flowers, first you must make sure that your bowl is going to be big enough. A vase is more preferable because you can add more water so your candle doesn’t touch the flower and ruin the petals. Fill the bottom of the vase with rocks, marbles or even sand so that when you add the flower, it will be weighted to the bottom and won’t move around. Fill the vase so that the flower is completely submerged. The flower will appear under the candle as it floats around.

If you are choosing to use seashells in the bowls, be sure that you use smaller shells that do not have large, bulbous pieces so that your candle won’t stop mid float by a shell. Place them however you like in the bottom of the bowl and fill the bowl until the shells are completely submerged. Then place the candle on top of the water and let it float around. Once it is lit, it will have a nice luminescence to it that will reflect of the water making the shells look bigger and more beautiful. If you want to add a more tropical look to the floating candle centerpiece, try adding a drop or two of a bright blue food coloring. You can get these at most grocery stores or craft stores. This will make your water look like you scooped it right out of Hanauma Bay.

Lastly be sure to experiment with your floating centerpiece ideas . You may think of something that you have never seen done before. Be sure to check the internet and maybe even the craft stores for some ideas on how to create your own wonderful floating candle centerpieces and other simple objects.