Flowers are gorgeous; I think we can all agree on that. The other thing they are, however, is expensive. Like all things in your wedding, what goes on the table should be reflective of you and your mate, and that doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.
As an alternative idea, I give you the flower-free, fall-themed tables I used at my wedding last October. Instead of traditional centerpieces, we brainstormed our favorite things about fall and had a variety of different arrangements at each table. There were…
Pumpkins and Acorns:
“Back to School” Vintage Lunchboxes and School Supplies:
and “Oktoberfest” Beer Steins and Pretzels:
Some of the other tables featured vintage Fall TV Guides, (found for cheap on eBay) secondhand Fisher Price TV’s (also found on eBay) sporting our pictures in the screens, and miniature apple-bobbing stations. The result was fun, imaginative, colorful, and a direct reflection on myself and my husband.
So put on your thinking caps! Take into account the month you’re getting married, where the wedding is, or what your interests are. Anything goes, as long as it makes you two happy on your big day. Have fun!
*photos courtesy of Richard Jopson
