Half of the rectangular tables had this 42 inchΒ orchid tree. It was created by hand wiring dozens of red James Storei orchids to bleached Mitsumata branches. The branches were then nestled into river rocks and are finished with a base of scented geranium. Votives and extra orchids were sprinkled along the table runner filling the center of the table.
The other half of the rectangular tables had a pair of small rectangular arrangements with burgundy dahlias, Monte Negro lilies, red celosia, rust kangaroo paws, Choco cushion pomps, teddy bear sunflowers, bells of Ireland and myrtle.
The round tables for the family members received a large mixed bouquet of flowers matching the centerpiece pair. The autumn themed centerpieces were such a hit that there wasn't a single vase arrangement left at the end of the night!
In my last article about saving money on centerpieces I talked about how votive candles could expand the tableau of your centerpiece. But what if white or ivory candles don't fit in with your color scheme? You can add an inexpensive splash of color to your tables by encircling your candles with one or more beautiful ribbons. Not only does it pull your color scheme out onto the table, but it turns your candles from store-bought to custom made.
These 30 inchΒ ceremony arrangements are filled to the brim with burgundy dahlias, Monte Negro lilies, Choco cushion pomps, teddy bear sunflowers, bells of Ireland and myrtle. The river rocks at the bottom of each vase ground the arrangements and are appropriate for the outdoor setting of the ceremony. Notice how the spiral of the stems in the vase gives the arrangements a finished look.