More wedding centerpiece ideas…
February 27, 2009
To those of you who are wondering whether or not candles should be part of your wedding centerpiece ideas, here is an interesting article that I came across yesterday. It was a survey commissioned by the National Candle Association (yes, there really is a Candle Association). This group states that nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of women polled indicated that candles were present at the most recent wedding they attended.
A partial finding of the survey includes:
- Nearly half (43 percent) of women indicated candles were lit by the bride or groom during the ceremony.
- While 37 percent of women said candles were lit on the altar during the ceremony, 6 percent indicated candles were lit down the aisle for decor.
For more details go to: http://www.standardspeaker.com/articles/2009/02/19/lifestyles/hz_standspeak.20090219.e.pg21.hz00bt_candles_s1.2308707_fea.txt
In a small departure from speaking about wedding centerpiece ideas, another interesting article I found was about giving wedding favors to your special guests who helped celebrate your precious wedding day. The ideas for wedding favors are endless, but here are a few that I thought were very interesting and different. And who doesn’t want something unique to give for a long-lasting remembrance??
How about…
- Go seasonal. Give a gift in the spirit of the season. For February, do Valentine’s chocolates, sunscreen or beach balls for a summer affairs, or plastic pumpkins filled with candy corn for autumn weddings.
- Donate to charity. Make a donation to charity. Make a donation to your favorite organization in honor of your marriage. Print up a card or note to tell guests about your good deed. (now THAT is really different!!)
- Watch it bloom. Small plants or tree saplings potted in antique or pretty pots are sure to last long after your wedding day. Other ideas are flower bulbs, packets of seeds, a simple rose or a flower lei at each place setting. Your florist can also design centerpieces that break apart so each guest can take home a flower bouquet or small plant.
For more great ideas, go to: http://www.standardspeaker.com/articles/2009/02/19/lifestyles/hz_standspeak.20090219.e.pg5.hz00bt_creatingfavors_s1.2307229_fea.txt
Let’s keep the fresh ideas flowing! Marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event and pre-planning to make it spectacular is what we should be doing!!