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Creating a Themed Wedding Centerpiece


There is nothing nicer than a homemade gift, but of course, there is no time for you to make or design a wedding centerpiece. Perhaps a helpful friend or relative can make them. In fact, if someone gave you a bridal shower with handmade favors, perhaps they would be able to make a few more for the wedding.

Brainstorm

Anyone with imagination can think of a wedding centerpiece, but only a few can make them special. A few months before the wedding, call your attendants together and brainstorm ideas; make it fun. Perhaps you are known for your love of chocolate consider a variety of chocolate bars tied with decorative ribbon or designer hot cocoa for a winter wedding centerpiece. Perhaps someone knows how to make Christmas ornaments from clear glass balls perfect for a pre-Christmas ceremony. Birdhouses are popular and they would be perfect for a spring or summer wedding; they can be made of either wood or ceramic, for indoors or outdoors.

Decades

Which decade did you absolutely love? Do you remember music groups such as Foreigner, the Steve Miller Band, or Aerosmith? The 1970s were fun, and there are plenty of retro and collectible stores where you can pick up items with which to create a decade-related centerpiece. Albums are available at most thrift stores (like Goodwill Industries) for as low as fifty cents apiece. Melt the vinyl record over a bowl in the microwave to serve as a base for the 1970s wedding centerpiece, then shop for little items that will remind guests of the era. Centerpieces dont have to match you can even create them for different decades or music genres.

True Crime

Are you a police officer? Or, do you love Law & Order, CSI, the First 48, or other TV shows based on true crime issues? Consider a wedding centerpiece made with fake weapons, which are available anywhere including a party supply store. Find plastic (or real) handcuffs, a squirt gun, and a badge, throw in a can of silly string (mace) and have a ball. You could even have silly string fights outside (because it can stain furniture, hardwood floors, and clothes). Real Autopsies may not be the best TV-show theme, but theres bound to be someone who can come up with an idea for a wedding centerpiece based on the show.

Broadway

Consider using tickets and/or playbills to create a theater-related wedding centerpiece. Small theatrical masks can be found almost anywhere, sometimes for as low as a dollar apiece. Run ribbon through the ends, fold, or roll up the front page of a playbill, and use black and white candies to decorate around the piece. If you have a favorite show or two (or three), make each wedding centerpiece slightly different, to reflect particular shows. If playbills are not available, download theater-performance graphics from the Internet and try designing something around the artwork.

In the 1970s and 1980s, jewelers advertised by stressing to prospective customers that an engagement ring should cost the equivalent of two months salary.

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Also, there are a broad range of precious metals to use in symbolizing the love of the marriage. As long as both of you are eighteen (or younger with parental consent or court order), and you have a drivers license, youre almost married. In addition, adding ribbons and bows sometimes lowers the cost of a bouquet, because not as many flowers are needed. You dont want anything hanging down between your breasts, or hanging on the dress over the top of a high-collared gown. For example, John Anderson and Betty Marshall welcome you to the wedding of their daughter. If you have a favorite show or two (or three), make each wedding centerpiece slightly different, to reflect particular shows.

The clich of the hideous bridesmaid dress, complete with oversized bows and ruffles, unfortunately turns out to be true, as witnessed at many of the weddings Ive attended.
For instance, if there are pictures or furniture of a religious nature (i. The Garden of Love. It is also possible to mix real and silk flowers in the same bouquet. You dont need to have a wedding cake at your reception. You may also choose to collect a variety of recipes from several friends and loved ones. Armed with the knowledge of what you are looking for, it is now time to select that perfect wedding ring.