How to Create Peacock Feather Centerpieces for Your Wedding

Did you know that feathers can cost less than flowers for your wedding? Peacock feathers, with their jewel-like colors, bring a touch of glamor to your wedding. Here are some ideas for how to create a wedding centerpiece using peacock feathers.

First of all, make sure that the peacock feathers you purchase are attractive and good quality. Ask to see a sample first, so that you don't blow your whole budget. The best quality peacock feathers have vivid colors and a slight sheen.

Carry the peacock feather theme through your whole wedding. For instance, you can use a few feathers to accent your wedding bouquet. This gorgeous bouquet shows with feather accents shows how well this idea works.

Check out the Recipe Zaar blog for a dazzling Bahamas themed peacock centerpiece. It would look divine at a wedding! It couples tropical leaves with a peacock feather in a vintage glass vase. In the bottom of the vase are turquoise and green 'jewels'. The effect is exotic, but this idea will cost very little to replicate.

Choose the right vase or container for your peacock feather centerpiece. The great thing about peacock feathers is that they stand up on their own. Therefore, simply resting them in a vase is enough to create a gorgeous centerpiece! As well, they don't require water and are not prone to wilting like flowers. It is important that you get your container or vase right. Peacock feathers, with their artistic style, look great in Art Deco design containers. Check out this Peacock centerpiece tabletop vase from Touch of Class. At $69.75, it could be worth considering for the head table at your wedding. Afterwards, you can keep it or give it to someone who you want to treat with a special gift. A special vase is a great way to remember your wedding.

You can even use peacock feathers to create a beautiful centerpiece for your cake. This article shows how stunning the combination of red roses, chocolate cake and peacock feathers can look. Make sure the peacock feathers and flowers are placed so that they do not come into contact with the cake and that the cake is easy to cut and serve.

Another idea is to combine peacock feathers with gilded miniature bird cages, which you can find from a crafts supply store. Arrange the peacock feathers so they fan out through the bird cage for an elegant look.

Finally, to ensure that your peacock feather wedding centerpieces are a success, make sure to decorate with them safely. Keep them away from candles.