In fact, there are many ways to cut back on flower costs by using nature inspired centerpieces in your event design. While I wouldn't recommend a bride carry a bundle of twigs down the aisle, I would recommend she incorporate some willow branches into her bouquet. Then she can use the branches as the main component to her table centerpieces, with the flowers being the accent.
I really, really love moss. It is very easy to maintain, it stays fresh the entire evening and you could even grow your own. Using moss as your centerpiece would be absolutely lovely. Large moss balls filling large hurricane vases with candle votives flanking is dramatic yet simple!
It would be easy to make moss balls by using moss, floral foam balls and a glue gun. Be sure the spray the moss with a spray bottle to keep it moist and it should last a very long time! Another idea would be to use a square vase with moss on top of rocs and then willow branches or tall twigs as the "flowers."
Wheat grass is another really cool option. You could also grow this hearty grass for yourself and use it in many different ways throughout your wedding and reception. I'm thinking that tin buckets filled with wheat grass adorning the sides of pews, or a box of wheat grass displaying escort cards would be so cute! Using wheat grass to surround one simple flower like a Gerber daisy, or mums would make an exceptional table centerpiece. This grass is so versatile it looks great in a pail or a beautiful glass vase.
Another fabulous idea is to use wonderful smelling herbs such as Rosemary or Basil as centerpieces and as an accent in your bouquets. It is pretty easy to grow these herbs and they would look great in Terra-cotta pots or wooden boxes.
The Earth supplies so many wonderful natural elements, especially during the holidays. Pine cones or cattails also make really beautiful centerpieces simply by being grouped together in bunches. The same can be said for rocks and simple flowers like mums. If you group one natural element together in a large bunch it really punches up the impact. So go ahead, collect those cattails from the marsh down the street and tie them with raffia! Stick them in cylinder vase and watch your guests oooh and ahhh over their beauty. This would work great for a late summer or autumn wedding!
Finally, don't forget about edible arrangements that can also greatly reduce centerpiece costs. Coffee beans are absolutely beautiful when poured into a great glass vase and topped with a simple flower. Candles surrounded by pears or apples on a beautiful ceramic dish are also heavenly to the eyes. During the fall, hollowed out pumpkins or gourds filled with mums and roses are simple and stunning.
I think that flowers are always the most beautiful part of a wedding (besides the bride), but that doesn't mean that they have to be used in abundance. Little touches of flowers accenting natural materials just might be the best bang you will get for your buck. Plus, centerpieces that are eco friendly and cost effective are the best kind!
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