Make Great Wedding Reception Table Centerpiece Decorations With Everyday Items

Choosing the right wedding decorations for reception table centerpieces can be challenging for a bride. With so many options available, brides may feel overwhelmed. Depending on how many tables you plan to set up, wedding reception table centerpiece decorations can get very costly. With these helpful ideas however, brides can confidently choose a centerpiece idea that will not break the wedding budget.

As we go about our day, we often come in contact with everyday items that can be used creatively in decor. These items are usually overlooked however and used only for their intended purpose. The kitchen is a great place to look for interesting centerpiece ideas. By taking everyday kitchen accessories and adding wedding flair, you can quickly and cheaply create original centerpieces.

White porcelain coffee or tea pitchers are excellent for a low-cost centerpiece idea. Simply purchase these pitchers at a home accessory store or use old versions you already own. To make an old pitcher whiter, simply soak it in water with bleach added overnight. It does not matter if every pitcher matches. Unmatched pitchers will create a vintage look.

After preparing the pitchers, simply add fresh or silk flowers. Cut the flowers to stand at any height you desire. Wildflowers look great for this centerpiece, however you can use any type of flower you wish.

For a shorter centerpiece, consider using coffee cups. Using short-stemmed flowers, you can create smaller versions of the pitcher idea. These are wonderful to use on smaller tables. To get the full effect, group several cups on each table. Different colored coffee cups add a modern look, while plain white coffee cups look more traditional. This decorative idea can also be great for a country or craft theme wedding.

Wine glasses are another familiar kitchen item that work great for reception table decor. Wine glasses are so versatile. They can be filled with the bud of a full-bloomed flower. They can also be filled with a tea light candle and displayed. Another centerpiece idea for a wine glass is to fill it with different colored glass marbles or stones. Any of these ideas are a great way to use an everyday kitchen item in your wedding decor.

Another everyday item we come across is the jar. Mason jars are wonderful to use for weddings with a country or garden theme. They can be filled with just about anything you wish. Flowers look great in these jars as well. For a more modern look, try adding chocolate coffee stirs to the jar and display them in the middle of each table. You can pair the jars of stirs with candles or jars of sugar and other coffee condiments.

If you are looking for a simple centerpiece using everyday items for your wedding reception table centerpiece decor, then look no more. These hot ideas are a sure way to easily and cheaply create centerpieces you and your guests will love. So, look around your kitchen and pick out a few items to dress up for your wedding.

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Whitney Acke is a freelance writer from Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to freelance writing she also enjoys songwriting.