There are many traditional ways to grace a wedding reception table: beautiful greenery, bright roses, carnations, and candles all take center stage. However, if you are interested in varying your choices for wedding centerpieces, consider these sources of inspiration that may add creativity and personality to your decor.
Draw on Local Flora
If you are getting married in a desert, look into succulents; if you are going to be at the beach, consider palm fronds and tropical blossoms. Rather than focusing on the same traditional floral options, try to find vases or vessels that reflect the local landscape. Fill them with items that might be growing in the area. It is even nicer if the centerpiece items can be taken home as wedding favors, such as small potted plants. If you don?t want to worry about keeping something fresh-looking, look into what kinds of branches and twigs from the area could be bundled together with ribbon and adorned with small baubles to become festive centerpiece options. ...