Gah...need more centerpiece advice

Jay+Marissa

So here is what I'm starting out with:




I may cut the lemons in half or in slices. We also decided the vase might need a ribbon or something. I also want to add height, which is the big question! We're still trying to stay cheap...

I bought some gladiolus--the rest of the family says it reminds them of a funeral. Here's an example--keep in mind we would only do 3 stems per vase to keep costs down:




My mom also found these willow branches--I like these too.

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/branchsalix.html

What do you think?

tc1016

I like the branches a lot. The gladiolus's bring in a lot of green, so I think it depends on your colors. There must be other tall flowers you could look into as well...

juliebug1997

I'm not a huge fan of the willow braches.  They just look very wintry to me. 

I do like the gladiolas--we had them on the altar for the wedding.  I think, though, like an orchid strand or two kind of flowing over would be neat though.  However, I don't know the price comparison to for a glad stem vs. orchid strand.  I'm not always a fan of super tall centerpieces because then it makes it hard to talk to people across the table.  Just my opinion though.  Long story short:  I like the glad stems better than the willow.

fallbride1109

I think just 3 stems would look pretty sparse.

What about using taller vases to add the height and then just mounding flowers on top?  You could do hydrangea or carnations cheap with maybe just a few roses.

amberpro

Hahaha   My mom says the said the same thing about glads when my florist suggested them for our alter arrangements.  She said it's all about how you use them.  I agree with steph that 3 stems may look a little sparse (and if spread out... a little like a funeral spray which is what you're trying to get away from). 

I like steph's ideas, or maybe just pile more lemons so they're overflowing and do the cutting thing and ribbon like you said in OP.  I've seen beautiful fruit centerpieces without any flowers at all. 

I found this image that might help.  The yellow daisies should be fairly inexpensive (and only about 5 stems) and I think the greenery may be bear grass?  That should help fill it out... HTH

BanannaP

What about floating one or two white flowers on top? Similar to this:

http://www.do-it-yourself-weddings.com/images/fruit-roses-centerpiece.jpg

llc2011

I really like the picture amberpro posted!

I would go with the flowers over the branches just because the branches make me think of fall or winter.

amber+richard05

I agree that overflowing the lemons or adding white flowers floating at the top of the centerpiece would be better then the glads or branches.

Tiffany618

Someone posted about lemons on project wedding today and there are several photos of centerpieces (or things that could be used for them).  Not sure if it will help you not but I thought several of them were really cute!!


http://www.projectwedding.com/post/list/wedding-style-lemons

Jay+Marissa

Dang--I love those photos Tiffany! Unfortunately, I already bought the vases so we're stuck with them. My mom thinks they are going to look lost in the ballroom, so they need height.

I like the idea of floating a few flowers on top, but I'm not sure how much that will add.

Ugh--finding some cost effective is a pain!

Tiffany618

Oh oops, I'm sorry!

I like the gladiolus (and don't think they look funeral-ish at all!).   I really like the yellow daisies or tulips in amberpro's photo toward the right too.  I think that is really cute.

amber+richard05

Have you thought about carnations? They are inexpensive and can add some extra eye candy to your lemon filled vases. How tall are your vases?

fallbride1109

There is really nothing wrong with low centerpieces.  I think you should work with what you have instead of trying to make it into something else just for the sake of "height."  I think it's more aesthetically pleasing to do a nice full affordable low centerpiece but that's JMO.

ewinkler1977

I agree with Stephiehall. I would ad a full arrangement to the top like hydrangeas. I think that would look really pretty.  You could also play with add some of the willow branches to that.  I happen to really love the look of willow branches even though I didn't use them at my wedding.

kristinalily

I love these:


but I'm not sure how cost effective that would be. We're doing cut limes! I think.

Jay+Marissa

Thanks! We're taking the centerpieces to the hall on Friday to see what they look like in the room