The Building Blocks of Fabulous Wedding Centerpieces Part 3

Almost there, you�ve got your guts, your containers, some killer filler & a snappy wrapper. Time for the finishing touches.

Surrounds� teacups (as votive holders)The Underlayments� miniature gourds (plain or hollowed to hold votive candles)� reflective mirror tiles� vase gemsTraditional surrounds include flower petals, glass nuggets or gems & tea lights. For a different look arrange your centerpieces in a line down the table & infill with mounds of petals or lines of tea-lights. This works best with long banquet style tables, but you can achieve a similar effect if you follow the shape of your tables. For a round table, arrange heaps of petals or tea-lights in a circle around your centerpiece (leave a gap between the two for added effect) & likewise for square or rectangular tables. Popular surround choices are listed below.� �stone� runners, cut into squares� doiliesFor some added sophistication enhance your centerpieces with some pretty surrounds. Basically this means adding fresh rose petals or tea lights around the centerpiece to showcase it further.� round votive holders� polished black river stonesIt doesn�t sound very wedding like, but more like a Victorian reference to underwear. But in terms of your centerpieces it refers to something which will go under your arrangements & will give them even more wow. Check these out for some ideas.� bamboo rolling mats or soba traysSo, there you have it. The complete (well almost) guide to building your own wedding centerpieces. Hopefully this has helped you to come up with some great ideas & has inspired you to build your own centerpieces. Have a go, you may surprise yourself with your creativity!� sheet moss� glass ornaments� square votive holdersAnd Now, Over to You� beach glass� seashells� criss-crossed satin ribbons� loose dendrobium orchids� contrasting table runners� hosta leaves� river stones

So, there you have it. The complete (well almost) guide to building your own wedding centerpieces. Hopefully this has helped you to come up with some great ideas & has inspired you to build your own centerpieces. Have a go, you may surprise yourself with your creativity!