A tree-like centerpiece can add to a garden style wedding.
Plants are often a big part of wedding receptions due to their natural beauty. In a traditional reception, each table is adorned with a centerpiece that expresses the wedding theme. A tree-like centerpiece can provide a warm, natural, garden-like quality to any wedding reception. Eliciting images of the tree of life, a tree centerpiece is timeless and dramatic. In a non-traditional wedding, individual centerpieces can be replaced with a singular tree, such as a birch or lemon tree in the center of the room to add height.
Branches
Branches can create a tree-like centerpiece that has draping capabilities. Individual reception tables are adorned with vases or baskets that hold branches of varying sizes. Rocks, beads and expandable foam help to anchor and keep the branches in place. Each branch is then adorned with glass votives, beads, crystals, flowers, pearls or hanging tea lights to add to the dramatization. Natural colored branches are lovely, but the branches can also be spray painted to match wedding colors. If you want to decorate your branches with white lights, spray painting the branches white is a good way to disguise electrical wires. Spray paint finishes for the branches come in satin, gloss or semi-gloss finishes.
Seasonal
Tree centerpieces can be a good idea for a seasonal-themed wedding. Standing approximately 1 foot tall, miniature Christmas trees can add holiday flavor to a December wedding. Christmas tree centerpieces can be decorated with mini ornaments, candy canes, lights and fake snow, adding to the spirit of a holiday wedding. Miniature palm trees can add to the beach theme of a summer wedding, while cherry blossoms and autumn leaves can be added to branches for a spring or fall wedding.
Wrought Iron
A tree centerpiece doesn't have to be from a natural tree. Many tree-like sculptures are made from wrought iron, which can add flavor to a reception table. Wrought-iron trees can hold tea lights, votives or flowers. For a non-traditional wedding, a cupcake tree can provide an edible delight for guests at each table. Cupcake trees can replace the traditional wedding cake, allowing you to save money.
Bonsai and Live Trees
A live miniature tree makes for a lovely reception table centerpiece that can later be given as a gift to members of the wedding party. To add color, flower petals can be attached or spread around the base of the bonsai centerpiece. Bonsai trees can add to an Asian-themed wedding. Baby spruce trees can provide a similar effect. Tree-like topiaries are trees that have been pruned and sculpted to make specific shapes which can also add to a wedding's theme.
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