Who says that your wedding centerpieces have to be white flowers in a simple round vase? The idea that you have to do any element in a traditional way is totally out the window for weddings today.
To really create a unique look, think about replacing the basic floral centerpiece with something a bit less typical.
What sort of atmosphere do you really love? Is is a funky nightclub, or an elegant supper club, or perhaps a relaxing spa? Whatever your favorite time or place, you can use it as inspiration for your wedding.
This is a great way to personalize your wedding and to make it distinctive.
For brides and grooms who love the disco era, instead of a floral centerpiece, try a disco ball.
You can either put it on a stand on the table, or suspend it from the ceiling over each table, with candles on the table to cast light onto the silvery ball.
If you have always dreamed of recreating a moment from "Saturday Night Fever" for your first dance, then this idea is for you! Perhaps there is a little bistro or supper club that is near and dear to your heart.
It could be your favorite date spot, or maybe where your fiance proposed to you, or both.
Capture the intimate, warm feeling of a bistro by using smaller tables, and topping each one with a tiny lamp instead of flowers.
If you like the idea of having a few flowers on the tables, slip one into the napkin at each place setting.
This can also be a fun do-it-yourself wedding project.
Get lamps with basic white or ivory lampshades, and trim them out yourself.
For a bride who is wearing pearl bridal jewelry, decorate the shades by adding a pearl trim to tie in with your bridal jewelry.
Or you can use a fancy braided trim in your wedding colors for a splash of color on the lamps.
If you are feeling a little wild, you can even consider trimming out the lampshades with maribou feathers! For the bride and groom who love nature, there are all sorts of intriguing alternatives to traditional centerpieces.
October brides can decorate their tables with a ribbon wrapped bundle of wheat.
It is very simple, but at the same time has strong visual interest.
A tall glass cylinder filled with seasonal fruits would be another wonderful natural centerpiece idea.
Think about your interests; if you and your future husband love to travel, an around the world theme would make for some interesting centerpieces.
Miniature hot air balloons could make very charming accents when used in lieu of flowers.
For fun, have some ivy or other greens trailing out of the basket of the hot air balloon.
Literary types, such as professors, could try out something even more offbeat for centerpieces: a stack of books.
Choose beautiful old leather bound editions collected from used book shops, and artfully stack them in the center of each table.
To make it festive, you can tie a wide satin or grosgrain ribbon around the whole stack, with a large bow at the top.
Definitely seek out classic books about love or romance, like Jane Eyre or Emma.
Your guests will have a great time discussing the books on their table - it is a centerpiece sure to spark some lively conversation.
Your wedding is your day to make a statement.
Instead of doing what is expected, it can be a lot more fun to come up with something unique that says something about you as a couple.
Designing your own centerpieces is a fantastic way to make your wedding even more special.