With the long nights of winter rapidly approaching I am longing for the warm glow of candlelight. Candle centerpieces can be a wonderful way to decorate your wedding. If you have read Wedding Dish for very long, however, then you know I am on a personal mission to stamp out bad ones. So let’s look at some great ones and see what sets them apart.
- Sparkling Winter Candle Centerpiece
Candle Centerpiece with Orchids
Blue and White Candle Centerpiece
What makes these arrangements special are three factors:
- Variation in height and shape.
- Abundance
- The “sparkle” factor.
These were all done using glass containers and candle holders. The light reflects and twinkles off the shiny glass. One of them has the added shine of iridescent snow, sparkling snow flake and silver balls.
A single floating candle in a low bowl surrounded by rose petals will never have this kind of impact. For that matter neither will a grouping of pillar candle, even if you use a ton of them.
Which leads us to the question of where the heck do you get all that glass and what do you do with it after your wedding? Here is the simple answer: rent it. Check with your florist and your rental company, both should have a nice selection. When your event is over, they take it all back. Easy and usually a lot less expensive than buying. While you are at it, they will most likely have a few bits of silver to add to the mix to bump the shine quotient. How about adding a silver sugar bowl filled with 3 roses cut short? Be creative and think outside the box.
These are lovely, Christine.
where can i buy in bulk those long stemmed candle holders? i really like that blue and white candle centerpiece for my wedding this july.
If you want to buy them in bulk I would suggest a floral wholesaler. A better idea is to check with your local rental companies and florists to see if you can rent them.
I too have been looking for those long-stemmed candle holders…any suggestions? I am working with my florist on finding containers on my own to cut back on my rental costs….
In a lot of cases, renting is the less expensive option.
If yoo are still wanting to buy them, Micheal’s or Old Time Pottery may be a resource.
Hi,
I’m getting married this December and I really love the sparkling winter candle centerpieces. Would you be able to tell me what is in the tallest vase?
It looks like tinsel, christmas balls, and a floating candle. Not really sure though. Can you help me?
Jenn28, there is another glass piece set into the to of the larger glass vase, It has a small tea light candle in it.
You were right about the tinsel and the Christmas balls.
Just a heads up, but as Christmas season approaches, Home Depot has some great deals on “All-in-one” Christmas tree decorations. If you pick up a set in all silver you will have nearly enough to accent your entire wedding for under $50. The one I picked up had several designs of balls, 2 sizes of snow flakes and icicles.
Great! Thanks so much!
What kind of artficial snow is used in the Winter centerpiece?
Lynn,
It’s made out of shaved plastic. You should be able to find it at a place like Home Depot this time of year.
This is exactly the table piece I would love for my wedding – please can anyone tell me where the white/blue candles are from and also the silver plated pots that are holding the roses?????!!!!!
I would look for the blue floating candles online and the silver cups are Mint Julep cups. You should be able to find those online too and I know you can get good looking ones in plastic.
I love the centerpiece. For the silver vase what size is that in the picture. That size is perfect. And how do you make the blue reflect from the candle holder. Is the candle blue?
yes, the candles are blue. You can find them online in various shades of blue.
You might also consider tinting the water lightly.
The silver vase is a mint julep cup, so it’s about 4″ tall.
I feel in love with the sparkling winter centerpiece, what is the measurements of the small short square vase and where did you get it from. That is what I want to do for my winter wedding but and having a hard time finding the vase.
Very pretty ideas
That is, I believe, a 6″x6″x6″ glass square. It belongs to the florist, Branching Out Event Florist and I know that she rents them.
http://www.branchingouteventflorist.com
Do you know the measurements of the other vases?
Not off hand. You may try contacting Vicki@branchingouteventflorist.com