Do-It-Yourself Non-Floral Wedding Centerpieces

What woman doesn't dream of the perfect wedding fit for a Princess? These simple do-it-yourself non-floral centerpieces are certain to transform any table into an elegant masterpiece.

1. Simple Candle Bouquet.

Supplies you will need:
1 10" Table mirror (per table)
3 Pillar candles (one of each size per table) 4", 6", & 8"
1/2" thick wire ribbon (iridescent, gold, silver, or your wedding colors)
Wedding confetti

First place the mirror in the center of the table. Using the 3 pillar candles group them together, in the center of the mirror. The 8" and 6" candle should be side by side with the 4" candle in the front completing a triangle shape. Next wrap your ribbon around all 3 candles 1" from the bottom, and tie a bow. Wire ribbon is easy to work with, and is the best ribbon for making, and shaping bows. Once your bow is finished you can sprinkle wedding confetti, or silk rose petals around the mirror, and on the center of the table. TIP: keep all confetti with in 3" of the mirror for the best results.

Cost:
Table mirrors $3.50 - $6.00 each
Pillar Candles $3.00 - $12.00 set of 3
Wire Ribbon $1.00 - $5.00 a yard
Wedding Confetti $2.00 - $5.00 a bag

2. Elegant Floating Candles

Supplies you will need:
Glass candle bowl (1 per table)
Table Mirror (1 per table)
Floating Candles (3 per bowl)
Gems or Glass marbles
Diamond dust, wedding confetti, or silk rose petals.

Place the table mirror in the center of the table, and place the glass candle bowl in the center of it. Next add the gems, or glass marbles to the bottom of the bowl. You will only need a handful, or just enough to cover the bottom. Once the gems are in place, slowly add water to the bowl. Place 3 floating candles in the bowl after the water is added. To finish off the look sprinkle a small amount of diamond dust, wedding confetti, or silk rose petals on the table around the mirror.

Cost:
Glass candle bowls $5.00 - $7.00 each
Floating candles $8.00 - $12.00 a dozen
Table mirror $3.50 - $6.00 each
Gems or glass marbles $1.00 - $6.00 a bag
Diamond dust, wedding confetti, or silk rose petals $2.00 - $10.00

3. Goldfish Surprise

Supplies you will need:
1 Goldfish bowl per table
1 Table mirror (per table)
Gems, or glass marbles
Silk rose petals, diamond dust, or wedding confetti
1 Fish (per table)

Place the table mirror in the center of the table, with the gold fish bowl in the center of it. First add the gems or glass marbles to the bowl, then fill the bowl with chemical free water, and add fish. You can use either a fancy goldfish or a beta fish. Last, but not least sprinkle a small amount of diamond dust, wedding confetti, or silk rose petals on the mirror, and table.

Cost:
Goldfish bowl $1.49 - $6.99 each
Table mirror $3.50 - $6.00 each
Gems or glass marbles $1.00 - $6.00 a bag
Diamond dust, silk rose petals, or wedding confetti $2.00 - $10.00 a bag
Goldfish or Beta Fish $2.00 - $4.00 each

TIPS OF THE TRADE:
1. Check you local hardware store for mirror tile. Mirror tile is square, but will work as table mirrors.
2. www.orientaltrading.com offers great deals on wedding supplies.
3. You can use tap water in your goldfish bowls. In order to keep the fish alive let the tap water set in sunlight for 3 days before adding the fish. You can use large gallon jugs for this to save time and space.
4. Consider giving the fish to the younger guest at your wedding as a take home gift.
5. www.aquariumguys.com has unbeatable prices on fish bowls. You can get a 4" glass bowl for $1.49 or a 1/2 gallon for $3.99. I personal loved the 1/2 gallon footed bowls priced at only $4.99 each. You can find glass bowls that hold up to 2 gallons of water, just keep in mind the size of your tables.
6. Keep in mind everything doesn't need to be wedding, wedding, wedding. Shop around! You can find great deals on marbles, gems, ribbon, etc...at discount stores such as Wal-Mart.