Getting married soon - Need help deciding for centerpiece for reception?

Hi, I am Indian and the colors we are going for during the reception is Deep brown with gold sashes, I am looking for centerpieces something unique, I don't want to do flowers and candles or floating candles, since every other wedding u go to there they are. I want something new and exciting. If you can help me with this it will be great! Thank you!

Getting married soon - Need help deciding for centerpiece for reception?
How about a beautiful chocolate fountain or an ice sculptre with chamane or wine or some kind of drink running through it. Or you could have a statue of a bride and groom. Good luck and congrats!


~Taylor
Reply:Since you are Indian, why not take some beautiful sari fabric in your colors and drape it over glass bowls and put some pretty dried branches standing with some candles or uplighting to give the branches an ethereal look.


Also this might be a good site for you to browse and get some ideas..


http://www.weddingsutra.com/us_index.asp





I also found this.


Kumarsambhavam





For Centerpieces:


One of India's epic poems, the eloquent story of the celestial union between Shiv and his soul mate Parvati by Kaalidas will promote the prosperity of your marriage. For the centerpiece, fill a glass bowl with water and add some lotus blossoms and floating candles to incorporate the poem into your decorations





For Favors:


Print the poem on handmade paper and don't forget to include your romantic story as well! Roll the paper and finish the piece by tying a silk ribbon around the scroll. You'll turn all your guests into hopeless romantics!
Reply:Goldfish!!!


This is adorable.


http://www.vibride.com/images/photoalbum...





You could also use a wide low bowl with gold fish and accent with marbles or stones both in the bowl and on the table.
Reply:How about ornament grasses instead of flowers? Instead of traditional candles how about those beautiful Indian looking ornamental lanterns instead? Or maybe something traditional from your culture. Think outside of the box or you could have edible centerpieces. I have seen some great fruit bouquets. Or you could even go with a fall theme like fall leaves, which would look great against your color theme.
Reply:a warm chocolate fondue fountain, cascading down three plates full of fruit like pinapple, strawberries and bananas. congrats on you wedding and all the best to you
Reply:What about fruit in a bowl covered in water, or a a bunch of pictures of you in different places, maybe even something form your heritage,or a bowl with sand and brown %26amp; gold rocks. What ever you like will be cute. You can also check out theknot.com and change things to fit your own personality. Best wishes and good luck!!
Reply:First I have to say that candles add a look of elegance and that is why they are so popular at weddings! Having said that, here are some other ideas for you :)





1. Battery operated water fountains - you can get them at CVS.





2. Candles and Coffee Beans - Simply fill the bottom of your glass candle holder with coffee beans, and place a candle of any color in the center to be lit. You can also use several tea light candles instead of a large candle to save you some money, and it adds romantic lighting.





3. use pumpkins, spray painted gold and brown as your centerpieces





4. Picture frames to match your color scheme and print pictures of the bride %26amp; groom in "sepia" coloring....
Reply:We just did this for my sister's wedding. We bough cheap vases (a good size) fish bowls work too, we put rocks and stones in coordinating colors on the bottom, filled it with water, and put a fish in there, (my sister's colors were red, so we used red and black japanese fighting fish) and put the flowers inside that the fish could eat. (we used somesort of plant with a root that our fish could eat, but that might be just for taht type of fish) but there are really pretty gold colored fish. It was beautiful and unique and the guests could keep the centerpeice if they wanted too. It made a good decoration and favor at the same time


HOPE YOU LIKE THIS IDEA!





if you have any questions feel free to ask, I have lots of ideas!
Reply:Hi, Cover standing cake plates with fabric and tie with gold sashes. Add chocolate cupcakes in gold papers. cupcakes are the rage. I made 200 red, white %26amp; blue ones for a 4th of July wedding and they were a big hit.