Why buy two things when one will do? This is a common thing that the bride and groom think about during the wedding planning process. One fantastic way to save money on your reception is to plan for wedding centerpieces that can double as favors. Brides will find plenty of fantastic designs here.
Countless reasons exist to use a centerpiece and favor combination. A primary reason, of course, is to save money. There is also something nice about not throwing things away at the end of the night; it is less extravagant and more eco-friendly. Why buy centerpieces that will be discarded at the end of the reception when you could have something equally beautiful that your guests will get to take home and enjoy? It is very logical.
A floral centerpiece does not have to be made in a single vases; many small flowering plants can be arranged en masse for a lovely effect. The flowers will look just as lovely in your guests’ homes later as they do as the centerpieces for the reception. It is something that is equally appropriate for a formal or informal reception. If you are having a chic wedding in an art gallery and wearing a designer gown with custom bridal jewelry, choose a stylish flower such as potted orchids. Pots of pansies would be adorable for an early spring wedding. A living plant makes a wonderful memento of your wedding.
Use your interests as inspiration; for instance, if you are foodies, select something delicious for your favors / centerpieces. One of the most popular ideas for combination centerpiece favors are pots of herbs. Herbs can be selected for how they look as well as how they taste. Try little pots of rosemary as the favors. Maybe you will even be able to use herbs that are essential to your favorite cuisine. Maybe you would like to honor your grandmother from Provence by featuring lavender. Shop around for special pots that have great style. Choose pots for the herbs that work with the style of your wedding.
When attractively displayed, fresh fruit is one of the best centerpieces that can be turned into parting gifts. If your guest list is fairly small, you could even pick the fruit for the centerpiece favors yourself to cut costs. Stack them on boxes to give height to the display. You could do something similar using crisp red apples for an autumn wedding. Such a fantastic option for a rustic reception. Or set out rustic baksets of tomatoes for a late summer reception.
Select something sweet that can be displayed as a centerpiece and then taken home for the favors. Beautiful tiered stands covered with petit fours would be charming centerpieces. Let the stand be part of the decoration, so if your taste runs to sparkly crystal bridal jewelry, rent cut crystal stands or if your style is romantic, choose white pierced china stands. Towards the end of the celebration, everyone can select the sweets they would like for favors. Slices of boxed cake on pretty towers is a traditional favor that also makes a pretty table decoration. Decorate them with ribbons and you will have a fantastic favor and centerpiece in one. It’s a win-win: your guests will be happy and so will you!
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