A beautiful wedding featuring whisk favors, mum centerpieces and a photobooth.

Over the course of the winter I will be showing you design ideas from 2008 weddings. I will begin with a centerpiece that always stands out in my mind. It begins with a beautiful flower arrangement in a square vase. Now that by itself is not that special, not that unique, but you add a piece of cloth that is a strong accent color of your color scheme and you have something magnificent.  The bonus is that you can pick up the fabric at any fabric/craft store and you will have the peace of mind of two things: 1- you know it is going to be the right color and 2-it will save you money.

Bunch up the cloth and set the centerpiece on it to add depth and texture then place a votive candle on each of the four corners. Remember that different fabrics and textures can produce different effects. For example, this centerpiece was made with a burgundy wine Sparkle Organza, this gives it that “BAM” effect (a lame fabric could produce the same effect). You could use Chiffon Fabric for a more muted effect or a Satin/Silk for a more smooth elegant effect (remember with satin and silk it will not bunch the same so you may need more fabric for the same effect).

I love this centerpiece; it has always stuck out in my mind, which most brides would like to achieve. The strong accent color as part of the centerpiece is an essential detail.

Fall Hors d’oeuvre Reception featuring a candy buffet, pumkins, maple syrup favors, vases filled with pine cones and acorns topped with flowers.