DIY Chic and Simple Table Centrepiece Ideas

You don’t have to spend a small fortune on flowers to make an impact at your wedding reception. With a dose of thriftiness and a little effort, the most simple and inexpensive designs can be just as stunning as the grander, pricier options. You may even find a willing friend or family member would be happy to take on the task of creating them for you!  Keep your table arrangements simple and pretty without sacrificing style, and put those extra pennies towards those Manolos you’re lusting after!

Here are six DIY table centrepiece ideas that prove that less really can mean more:

1. Hire or buy goldfish bowls and fill one-third with water. Secure a fat white pillar candle in the centre using a layer of decorate gravel, sand or shells and carefully float five large rose heads around the pillar candle. For a touch of glamour add a little spray glitter to the roses before placing them inside the bowl. Alternatively, forgo the pillar candle and float five cheerful gerbera heads with a few floating candles.

2. For a gorgeous glow, purchase a number of cream pillar candles in varying heights and widths and place them in the centre of a 30-40cm round mirror base. Scatter some rose petals and a few rose heads onto the mirror. The mirror will reflect the light of the candles beautifully.

3. For an oriental look, purchase a number of squat cylinder vases of various heights and a few stems of fuschia pink or white Singapore orchids.  Submerge a few of the flower heads inside each of the vases, top up with water and place a round floating candle on top. Place a group of vases on each table.

4. For a pretty vintage look, scour charity shops, flea markets, boot fairs or granny’s attic for small glass bud vases of different shapes and heights. Place one to three blooms in each one and arrange a collection of three or five vases on each table. For long tables, arrange the vases in a casual line along the centre. Vary the colours and types of flowers for an eye popping display, or keep it chic with pastels or all-white blooms. For a contemporary look use simple clear or coloured glass cylinder bud vases, or for an informal country style or outdoor wedding use old milk bottles, jars or food tins (biscuit  and tea-tins work well) with interesting labels as your vessels. Complete the look with lots of twinkly t-lights.