Tall wedding centerpieces are the best way to make your reception venue feel truly grand. They can be difficult to find and expensive, but they’re worth it! Here are some ideas for tall centerpieces that will make your dream come true on your big day:
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Tall wedding centerpieces are a must-have wedding element if you have a grand reception venue that boasts high ceilings and spacious isles.
Tall wedding centerpieces are a must-have wedding element if you have a grand reception venue that boasts high ceilings and spacious isles. Tall centerpieces add height to a room and can draw attention to your ceremony. They’re also an elegant way to show off your theme, whether it’s rustic or modern!
Tall wedding centerpiece ideas:
- Taper candles are one of the most popular types of tall candle centerpieces, but they don’t have to be bland! Styling them with other elements like flowers or greenery will add dimension and make them more visually interesting.
- If you’re having an outdoor wedding reception, try using lanterns instead of candles in tall vases for beautiful effect (and safety!). These lanterns come in many sizes so you can choose what fits best within your budget!
But what should you choose to fill your tall vases? There are so many ideas! Check out these beautiful options.
- Use your imagination!
- What is the theme of your wedding? If it’s a beach wedding, use shells. If it’s a winter wonderland, use icicles and snowflakes. If it’s a garden party at an outdoor venue with lots of flowers in bloom, maybe something to do with those would be perfect.
- Think about what you like. Do you love sunflowers? Make them into tall vases with some greenery or flowers wrapped around them to make them look beautiful on their own or as part of an arrangement. Maybe you love succulents because they’re so pretty and easy to take care of—use some in tall vases as well! You can also add fun decorations to anything from vases made out of coconuts (yes, really) to mason jars tied together with twine for extra effect (just make sure whoever is helping fill these up remembers not to drop any). The options are endless when it comes down to what will work best for your venue too: if there are no restrictions against hanging things from trees at the reception venue then perhaps keeping things simple will allow more freedom when planning out other aspects like centerpieces.”
Water cascading down a string of lights
Water cascading down a string of lights is an amazing idea for tall centerpieces. You can use water beads in a variety of ways, but they’re particularly well-suited to this use. Water beads are small, round balls that contain water and make it look like your centerpiece is made up of hundreds of different droplets. They come in all sorts of colors, including transparent ones that allow you to see through them easily. They often come at a low price per piece, so even if you don’t have enough money for an expensive tall centerpiece or just want to experiment with something different from what everyone else is doing at their wedding reception tables, these little guys might be perfect for you!
They’re also versatile: If you buy them dyed blue or pink (or whatever color floats your boat), then they can match up nicely with some flowers in addition to being used as standalone centerpieces by themselves!
Stunning flower petals
Another easy way to fill a tall vase is with flower petals. This is best suited for smaller bouquets, unless you want your display to be very low-key. Flower petals can be used in any color scheme, but it’s often possible to find dyed ones that match your wedding colors exactly!
To fill a tall vase with flower petals:
- Gather some sturdy straws and some plastic wrap (or other material) that will fit inside of the vase as well as over the top of it
- Cut pieces of straws according to how big you want them, then insert them carefully into the vase at different heights and angles so that they look like a dense bouquet when viewed from above
Miniature lights in the shape of a heart
This is another idea that can be done with or without lights. For the effect shown above, you could use LED battery-operated string lights to create a heart shape. The battery operation means you don’t have to worry about tripping over an extension cord, and LED bulbs are brighter than incandescent bulbs—so your display will likely be more visible from a distance.
To make a heart shape using string lights:
- Choose a vase or other container for your centerpiece and set it on top of something taller like a box (the taller the better). This will give you room under the vase for hiding all those cords!
- Take a piece of fabric and place it inside the vase so that there’s enough room between it and its sides for holding mini lights in place later on (about 1-inch wide should do). Note: Don’t forget to leave extra fabric at one end so that it can cover up whatever cords may show through underneath your base! You’ll trim off this extra after everything else has been secured in place with hot glue gun glue sticks later on once finished decorating them with shells etc…
Water beads, which can be dyed any color you’d like
Water beads are a great alternative to flowers for your centerpiece. These little spheres of plastic can be made in any color and even dyed just before your wedding with food coloring. And if you want to get really fancy (and save some money), you can buy them in bulk from Amazon and dye them at home! They’re super easy to use, as well: all you need is a container that’s relatively deep but not too wide (a vase or other vessel will do).
To make the water beads last longer, they should be stored in an airtight container so they don’t dry out. If you’d like the color of your water beads to last through your big day, simply store them in the freezer until it’s time for your reception!
Flowers, foliage, and succulents for natural beauty
Flowers are a traditional and popular choice for centerpieces. They can be arranged in a variety of ways, from the classic bouquet to tall vases and even floral columns. Succulents are also an excellent option for weddings, since they’re low-maintenance and can add texture to your display.
If you choose to use both flowers and succulents in your centerpiece, consider arranging them into an interesting shape—for example, hanging willow branches around the base of a large glass terrarium filled with succulents is beautiful and will make your centerpiece stand out in photos! Don’t be afraid to experiment; don’t let tradition hold you back!
Candles for gentle light and shadows
Candles are great for adding warmth and ambiance to your reception space. They can be placed in tall vases, which will add height to the centerpiece and make it look much more elegant than if it were just on a table.
If you want to add some drama, try placing candles on the tables or on the floor. The light reflecting off of these areas will create gorgeous shadows on the walls that make for great photo ops!
Choose a tall centerpiece that makes you feel like your dream is already happening.
How to choose the right tall centerpiece:
- Choose a tall centerpiece that makes you feel like your dream is already happening. This is not the time to play it safe. It’s a good idea to think about what your favorite wedding photos look like, and then make sure your centerpieces reflect this in some way. These will be the first things people see when they enter the venue, so make them as exciting as possible!
Conclusion
It’s important to remember that a tall centerpiece doesn’t have to be complicated, but it should be full of beauty and grace. Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life, so there’s no reason not to fill it with gorgeous flowers and other natural elements. Whether you’re going for something simple or extravagant, remember that the key here is going big on elegance without sacrificing simplicity!
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