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Clever Centerpiece Ideas : Topiaries for Holiday Weddings

I've recently found four super unique and pretty topiaries that are just perfect for centerpieces at holiday weddings {or any holiday parties} you might be planning.

Unique Topiaries for Centerpieces at Holiday Weddings and Parties

1. Edible Fruit Topiary : I LOVE this topiary with the strawberries. This would also be fun for a summer bridal shower {minus the star at the top}.
2. Scented Fir Tree : This particular tree is available on etsy and is made from spices - how awesome is that? You will find cloves, peppers and coffee beans on this tree.
3. Moss Topiary : These styrofoam cone tree topiaries are covered with moss and are placed inside of weathered terra cotta pots. They look super pretty with flickering candles surrounding them.
4. Edible Sweet Topiary : This tree is super festive and sweet being all covered in peppermint candies and sugared fruit slices.

image credits: strawberry topiary {via Driscoll's}, scented fir tree, moss topiaries, sweet candy topiary

Top 6 Unique Fall Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

With fall wedding and party planning in full force now, I wanted to share with you my 6 favorite fall wedding centerpiece ideas that are very unique and not traditional. Which ones are your favorites{s}?

Top 6 unique fall wedding #centerpieces #autumn #parties #weddings

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1. Arrange branches of fall leaves by hue to create a color blocking look.

2. Even though red, yellow, orange and brown and traditional fall colors, greens and purples are also perfect choices. Flowering cabbage can bring a fun pop of unexpected color to your fall displays. Pair it with more traditional fall items for a special twist.

3. Capture the essence of fall inside of a glass jar - you can use a bell jar, a terrarium or a glass cake cover. Simply line the bottom dish with moss and add a few small gourds and leaf branches and then top it with the glass cover.

4. Candleholders of varying heights are the perfect way to display pumpkins and gourds. You can even find mismatched candleholders at garage sales or antique stores and spray-paint them all black for a unified look {or any color to match your party theme}

5. Create an eye-catching display by layering and incorporating various elements. In this example, vases are filled partway with nuts and then a piece of scrapbook paper was cut to fit inside the vase. Wheat is displayed in this one, but any type of branches would work.

6. Create an arrangement that has an organic look and lets you be a little eclectic. Simply gather a variety of flowers, stems, fillers and twigs and then arrange them randomly.

all images are from Better Homes and Gardens
Wednesday Wedding Accessory : Burlap Table Number Wine Bags
These Rustic Burlap Wine Bags from Daisy Days are such a fun and unique way to help your guests find their tables. Each bag features a table number in black with a twine drawstring closure. The perfect finishing touch is the black grosgrain accent ribbon. I think a cute idea would be to surprise one lucky guest at each table and let them take home the burlap bag. They look adorable with a vase inside that's filled with flowers. For instance at table number 1 - you could award the bag to the couple that has been married 1 year. At table 3, maybe it's the couple that has 3 children.
DIY Wedding Flowers : Make a Romantic Ranunculus Centerpiece

I'm so excited to share this post with you today as it's the first video tutorial I've ever posted. Not sure how that's possible, but I'm hoping to have more videos to share with you soon. Blooms By The Box has just released a new video called "Make a Romantic Ranunculus Centerpiece". The arrangement is made step by step in the video below and with the antique colored greens, soft textured flowers, and hard textured fillers, the perfect shape and holistic style is created for romantic garden weddings.

The vintage style milk vase was found on etsy and the flowers include pink & white ranunculus, o’hara garden rose, romantic antique garden roses, peach versilla roses, hypericum berries, seeded eucalyptus, and Italian Ruscus.

What's Hot in Reception Decorations : from hanging crystals to square vases to wooden pomanders

There are lots of choices when it comes to reception decorations and if you are looking for ideas I have some hot items for hanging decorations, table decor and centerpieces from Daisy Days today. There are so many unique items to choose from - you will definitely be able to complete your vision very easily.

Hanging Decorations

Set of 6 Round Paper Wedding Lanterns : These decorative paper lanterns look especially stunning when used outdoors, but will add incredible dimension to any party decor and space.

"Celebration Peonies" Tissue Paper Flowers : These tissue paper flowers are an easy and inexpensive way to add a punch of color and texture to your wedding ceremony or reception. You can even mix and match the colors and sizes to create an interesting display.

Hanging Diamond Crystal Decorations : These crystals will add the perfet touch of bling to your event no matter how you use them.

Floral Wood Curls Pomander Ball Wedding Decorations : These pomander balls which are also known as wedding kissing balls make beautiful and inexpensive wedding floral decorations. They can be used to adorn the church pews, your reception decor or even as a ready-made hand bouquet.

Table Decorations and Centerpieces

Pearl & Vintage Gold Wire Fantasy Tree Centerpiece : These multi-use ornamental wire trees are ideal for hanging escort cards {or well wish tags} and creating unique centerpiece displays. They will be able to take on any shape or function that you like.

Square Vase Centerpiece : Depending on how you use them, square Vases will work with both contemporary or traditional wedding styles.

"Affinity" Personalized Wedding Reception Vase : These vases will let you create a one of a kind look to accompany your wedding day celebration with its dramatically curved silhouette, statuesque presence and unique personalization. Whether you add fresh cut flowers, colored glass beads or a floating candle, you will create an ambiance that's as unique as your love.