DIY Wedding Centerpieces
In thinking about my wedding centerpieces I knew I wanted something delicate and with height however in talking with my florist the cost per tall wedding centerpiece came in around $100 each ($1,400 for 14 yikes). So, as usual, I got crafty. My fiance said I could buy whatever I wanted from the dollar store - words that unleashed my creativity. Here is my DIY wedding centerpiece with dried babies breath:
First, here was my inspiration:
Then I mapped out a blueprint of DIY Wedding Centerpiece plan. Items required included; 2 candlesticks, 1 bowl and 1 wooden base. I found most of my items at the dollar store but you can find them via the links below if you're having trouble sourcing them (they may not be the exact products used in the photos but they will do the trick):
Here is my first prototype. Flowers were too small.
Here is my second prototype. Babies Breath - soft and delicate - big impact at low cost.
Spray painted everything and assembled.
Here are the final DIY centerpieces. I was very pleased with the outcome and we saved $1,050 (plus we sold the centerpieces after the wedding - Bonus!)
Oh yes, be sure to check out this other DIY wedding centerpiece on my blog - affordable, non-floral hanging centerpiece for a rustic wedding or this DIY Floral Chandelier that would also make a beautiful hanging centerpiece for a wedding or shower.
41 comments
Where can you get the candlestick
ReplyDeleteHi! I got the candlesticks from Dollarama.
DeleteI'm beyond happy to have found your blog. I'm so inspired now and really do think my DIY wedding is going to look great. I sure wish we had a Dollarama near us.
DeleteQuestion: Has anyone found any other locations or websites selling the Wooden Candlesticks?
Thanks again for positing this awesome blog post. Jen
Thanks Jen and Kat! I'm so glad you like my post and I'm thrilled you're going to give it a go. Yes, Kat is right, the craftparts website is great for the wooden candlesticks.
DeleteI would love to see pics of your finished centerpieces. Feel free to email me a pic (maybe I could post it for my other readers?)
what did you use as the bowl to put the babies breath in at the top? and what type of glue?
ReplyDeleteHi! The bowls I used were the standard aluminum mixing bowl (I think 6"). I glued the candlesticks together with crazy glue (I tested the glue gun but it didn't hold with these materials). Note, the bowls were not permanently affixed, I gave the bowls to the florist who filled them with babies breath. On the day of the wedding the florist delivered the bowls and we adhered them to the candlesticks with floral tac (similar to Mac tac but much stronger). It worked really well. Hope this helps.
DeleteHow much were your Baby's Breath that you got from the florist?
ReplyDeleteThe florist quoted us approx $20 per centerpiece.
DeleteDid the florist use foam balls to place in the bowl for the baby's breath? Did she use a 6 inch foam ball to fit the 6 inch bowl, if so?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
So excited to order all my crafts this week and start DIYing!!
For anyone else who is looking to make these, I am using www.craftparts.com , they sell wholesale and as of right now for only 10 centerpieces and a few extra candlesticks used elsewhere in the reception it is coming to $94.00. SO much CHEAPER than buying pre-made candlesticks! (Sorry, I had spent so much time at hardware stores assuming they had something similar to these and they didn't and Michaels was expensive, so hopefully this will help another bride).
Thanks for the response. I'm only missing the bowls, foam balls, and flowers. So hopefully I won't be spending TOO much more money, either way I'll be saving a lot.
Thanks for post, completely agree, craftparts.com is a great site, I almost bought my candlesticks from there but then found them at Dollarama instead.
DeleteIn response to your question, the florist used approx half a floral foam/wet oasis brick within each bowl. Talk to your florist about your plans, they can help you determine the best approach.
Good luck with your project. I would love to see a pic of your final outcome if possible.
how big were the two circles?
ReplyDeleteThe first circle was the base of the candlestick. The second circle was approx. 7-8" in diameter. I honestly found the circles at the dollar store - they were wooden plaques.
ReplyDeleteI was unable to find the floral tac you said was used to attach the bowls to the candlestick. Do you know what the brand was or where you purchased it? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi! Try this one
Deletehttp://www.save-on-crafts.com/claytape.html
Hope this helps : )
Do you happen to remember if these were above eye level at the tables? I'm contemplating using 11" candlesticks for that reason.
ReplyDeleteHi Cara, yes, the flowers were above eye level. I'll try to post a pic with guests. Best of luck. I'd love to see pics of your work.
Deletecan you tell me what kind of spray paint did you use to paint them.thank you
ReplyDeleteI used Krylon. It comes in gold and silver. http://www.krylon.com/products/premium-metallic/
ReplyDeleteJust found this through a post on Wedding Wire. Awesome work! I can't wait to show this to my fiance and think of the possibilities!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! I too was quoted over $100 for each centerpiece so I've been looking for a DIY project and this is perfect! I love the crystals. Can you tell me where you got them from
ReplyDeleteAnd how you attached? Thanks so much!
Like most other people commenting here, this post is single-handedly turning my frown upside down about floral centerpieces! Flower towers from the florists are way too expensive, so this will allow us to have what we want at an affordable price! One question about the joint/glued seam of the two candlesticks. In your picture it looks like you put some beading or something around the outside to help hide the seam. What did you use there?
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely comment. You really made my day. Believe it or not the beads around the seam are mardi gras beads from the dollar store. I just glued them on before I spray-painted the whole piece. Best of luck! I'd love to see your finished product.
Deleteomg i love this, my wedding is is one month and this will help me, can i find some artificial baby breath flowers
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your marriage! I would love to see how your centerpieces turned out. Perhaps you can post on Instagram?
Deleteomg i love this, my wedding is is one month and this will help me, can i find some artificial baby breath flowers
ReplyDeleteI've been searching so long for something like this! I saw the wooden candlesticks on craftparts.com but I was wondering if the diameter of your candles are the same since you got yours at Dollarama. I'm looking for thinner candlesticks and yours seem like the exact size I want.
ReplyDeleteThe base diameter of the wooden candlestick on craftparts.com is 2 7/8"
DeleteHi there,
ReplyDeleteI am a little worried if the candlesticks are heavy enough to hold on the table and don't fall if someone bump in the table. I say that because I just put together my trial and I thought that the flowers are kind of heavy.
Thank you
Babies breath are usually pretty lite. What kind of candlesticks did you use? You could potentially add another base to the bottom to reinforce the strength of the centerpiece. Hope that helps! Good luck : )
DeleteThanks for this very informative post. I would love to do something similar for my parents 50th anniversary party. However, I need to save additional $$ in order to make it happen. So in my attempt to DIY the flowers, would you please share how many stems or bunches the florist used per centerpiece. Thanks in advance!!
ReplyDeleteBabies Breath usually comes in full bunch (maybe 3/4 stems per bunch) and I think our florist used 3 bunches per centerpiece (so perhaps 9-12 stems per centerpiece). We found a local florist who quoted us per centerpiece which i think is cheaper in the long run. Alternatively you could ask the florist to use some sort of greenery as filler to keep costs down. Hope that helps. Good luck! Please share a pic of your finished centerpiece on Instagram!
DeleteJust here for a post-event Thanks! My parents 50th Anniversary party was beautiful. No one had a clue I made everything from the 99 cents store and Dollar Tree. Although I love the Baby's breath look, it was just not doable after much research. I ended up making large pomander (kissing) balls out of the Queen Anne roses from Dollar Tree. I glued 6 of the taper candlesticks back to back and glued that onto a clear glass saucer. It was GORGEOUS!! I have a relative who used to own a wedding planning business and has coordinated some really high-end fancy weddings. She had no clue the centerpiece at her table was made so inexpensively. I alternated and had 6 tall and 6 short centerpieces and glued vases or small bowls onto the taper candlesticks for floating candles on the side. It all coordinated so well.
DeleteThanks again for sharing your knowledge and advice. It is priceless!
Do you have any pictures of the centerpieces
DeleteAgree with Abekoe, would love to see how these turned out. Perhaps tag me on Instagram with a pic (@harlowandthistle)
DeleteDo you have the current owners info? Would like to purchase to save on time!
ReplyDeletethanks
Hi Amanda, I am the owner, I don't currently sell these centerpieces - and i expect they would be pretty expensive to ship. Email me at harlowandthistle@gmail.com if you would like to discuss further. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of spray paint did you use? It has a very realistic look!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a great idea! I am getting married in May and want to do this for my wedding. What size are the wooden circles you used for the base?
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ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!!! I am using this idea for a wedding in May. It is simple yet elegant. And your idea about using the baby's breath---PRICELESS!!! Thank you. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear! Tag your photos with @harlowandthistle on Instagram - I'd love to see how they turn out! Congratulations and all the best with your upcoming wedding :)
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