Centerpieces are the bane of many a bride’s existence. Not only in the need to come up with beautiful and unique ideas, but also by way of their expense. That’s why one of the latest trends to hit the wedding scene removes the need to have large centerpieces in favor of more ornate and spectacular table settings.
Instead of investing the bulk of their reception budgets into expensive floral centerpieces many brides are looking to create a decorative impact by instead focusing on their table linens, their silverware, their dinnerware and their glassware.
Forgoing the traditional white linens for the more decorative impact of colored tablecloths with complimentary contrasting napkins to fit your overall wedding theme, may cost you a little more in rental fees but the resulting impact will be more than worth it, and still much less expensive than a large floral centerpiece. The same can be said of your other table elements as well.
While most catering companies offer the standard white issue in dinnerware, a number of rental companies and catering companies are now offering the option of patterned china for use at your wedding. From Royal Albert to Royal Dalton, the colorful patterns that can be found on china or fanciful dinnerware can create an impact greater that a mere centerpiece could ever hope to create. If the expense of such a rental proves to be too much, then look to colorful patterned chargers to create the same look for a fraction of the cost.
The same can be said for your glassware, which can also often times be rented. Instead of plain ordinary standard issue glassware, look to colored glassware such as green, blue or rose colored depression glass to create a stunning impact.
Favors and their presentation can also add to a table’s overall impact and lessen the need for ostentatious centerpieces. If properly bundled and displayed in the center, they can reduce the need for a centerpiece at all.
The centerpiece is said to be the design element that makes a wedding and a budget both pop. To save money and to create a new level of style, look to not just the center but all of the elements that lie there to make your table truly look spectacular.
